Games of Monday, March 2
Quitman 10 Choudrant 0: QHS has gained the reputation of developing one star after another over the past several years. Starting with Madison Chaplin, now in her second year at Northwestern State University, then there was Cali Deal, who is a Freshman at LSU. Maggie Guyotte, who has signed to play at Louisiana Tech next year, was next in line, followed by super Sophomore Hallie Kate Pullig, who was named the MVP of the Class B state championship game as an 8th grader.
Introducing Brenna Lamkin! The Sophomore sensation, who now has a team-leading 3 HR’s and 9 RBI, made her presence felt in a big way against Choudrant by blasting a pair of home runs that accounted for 5 RBI while also being a dominant force in the circle, striking out 11 in five innings and allowing only two hits in a superb shutout performance. Not to be overshadowed at the plate was the aforementioned Guyotte. One of the premier power hitters in north Louisiana and holder of all “power” records at Quitman High and Jackson Parish, the senior got three hits, including blasting her first home run of the season and a double, while scoring three times and knocking in four more. Briley Bowers (2 RS), and Kinsley Ponder (RBI) added two hits apiece while Zoie Williamson and Avery Watson got a hit each to round out the Lady Wolverines 11 hit and 6 walk offensive onslaught that ended the contest after five innings per the “mercy rule” and evened Quitman’s record at 2-2 for the early part of the season.
Winnfield 12 Weston 1: Kate Keiffer and Teegan Hall both hit a double for two of Weston’s four hits on the day that was ruined by 9 uncharacteristic errors by the Lady Wolves, who fell to 1-3 on the year. Carlynn Waters and Tessa Reeves, who scored Weston’s lone run, added a hit each
Games of Tuesday, March 3
Quitman 10 Haughton 3: Maggie Guyotte (HR, 3 RBI, RS) hit a two-run shot in the bottom of the first inning for her second home run in two days to get Quitman’s offensive explosion that pasted Haughton pitching for 15 hits and lifted the Lady Wolverines to 3-2 on the year. By beating their second Class 5A opponent with a winning record in the past four days, Quitman climbed to #5 in the Class B power ratings. Avery Watson (2B, 2 RS, 2 RBI) and Briley Bowers (2B, 2 RS, RBI) also had big games as each set new career bests with 3 hits that included a double. Kinsley Ponder, Zoie Williamson (RS), and Keeley Davis (RS) got two hits apiece. Hallie Kate Pullig (2 RBI) stroked a double, Amelia Staggs (RS, SB) got a hit, and Brenna Lamkin scored twice.
Saline 14 Weston 12: A three-run “walk-off” home run in the bottom of the eighth inning by Lanee Cheatwood lifted Saline to the victory in the back-and-forth contest that saw eight lead changes and Weston outhit the homestanding Lady Bobcats by a 16-6 margin. Davynee Bearden (3 RS, RBI, 2 SB) and Teegan Hall (2 RS, RBI) led Weston with 3 hits each, while Carlynn Waters (RS, RBI, SB), Kate Keiffer (2B, 2 RS, 2 RBI, 2 SB), and Molly Beaubouef (2B, 2 RBI, RS) had two hits each. Tessa Reeves (RS), Gracie Gray (2 RS, SB), Rachel Bandy, and Hannah Aldy (RBI) all added a hit as well, and Carly Jo Griffin scored a run and stole a base after walking 3 times. Weston fell to 1-4 on the year while Saline improved to 1-3 with their first win of the year.
Carroll 23 JHHS 6: The Division II opponent broke open a close game by scoring 16 runs in the bottom of the third to end the game via the “mercy rule” in the rematch of the season opener. Brooklyn Thompson, Haigen Fenn, Sa’Tavia Qualls, Rylie Stephens, MaKenley Ray, and Trinity Davis all scored a run for the Lady Tigers, who fell to 1-4 on the season, while Carroll improved to 3-3.
Games of Monday, March 2
Quitman 14 Glenbrook 2: Continuing to play “Giant Killer,” the Wolverines beat a team from a higher classification for the fourth consecutive game. The victory gave QHS an 8-5 mark, while District 1-1A member Glenbrook fell to 5-9 this season. it was the top three in the batting order that did the most damage as Maddox Duck (3 RS, 2 RBI, SF), Kase West (2 RBI, RS, SF), and Hudson Pullig (2B, HR, 3 RBI, 2 RS) all got two hits apiece and combined for 7 RBI and 6 runs scored. Conner Moak (RBI), Asher Rhodes (2B, 2 HBP), Tucker Barnett (RS), and Zach Smudricks (3 RS) all contributed a hit each, while Cail King knocked in a run. West struck out six and went the full six innings on the mound for his second victory of the year.
Haynesville 20 JHHS 0 – It started badly. Then it got worse. The result was a 20-0, two-inning, skunking in the District 1-1A opener for both teams. The culprit was 9 hits by Haynesville, four of which were doubles, and 12 walks by JHHS pitching. Marquis Baker coaxed a walk to be the only JHHS batter to reach base.
Games of Tuesday, March 3
Weston 17 Downsville 0: Taking advantage of 9 free passes, 3 errors, and stroking 6 base hits that included back-to-back triples, the Wolves exploded for a season-best 14 runs in the second inning to put the game away. Drew Browning (2 2B, 2 RS, RBI) and Ty Henderson (3B, 2 RS, RBI) both got two hits each, while Colt Guyotte (2 RBI, RS), Corbin Powell (2 RBI, RS), Liam Weaver (3B, 2 RBI, RS), and Eli Henderson all added a hit apiece. Colton Blundell (SB), Bryce Tolar, and Kyptin Caskey all scored two runs, with Remy Kennard and Beaux Olivery crossing home plate once as well. David Gandy and Weaver combined for a three-inning no-hitter, with both striking out four batters.
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
Wednesday, March 4
JHHS vs Mansfield (Softball) 6:00 pm
Thursday, March 5
JHHS vs Downsville (Softball) 5:00 pm
Weston vs Georgetown (Softball) 4:00 pm
Weston at Ruston (Baseball) 6:00 pm
Friday, March 6
Quitman vs Sacred Heart @ Acadiana Tourney (Softball) 4:45 pm
Weston at Evangel (Doubleheader) (Softball) 5:00 & 7:00 pm
Quitman vs Hamburg, AR @ Choudrant Tourney (Baseball) 3:30 pm
Saturday, March 7
Quitman vs Iota @ Acadiana Tourney (Softball) 11:00 am
Quitman vs Archbishop Hannan @ Acadiana Tourney (Softball) 3:00 pm
Quitman vs Family Community Christian at Choudrant Tourney (Baseball) 3:45 pm