All three Jackson Parish high school softball teams began the month of April on the “good foot” as Quitman won for the second straight game and both JHHS and Weston broke long losing streaks. 

Quitman 15 Lakeside 0: The battle between Quitman, ranked #2 in Class B, and Lakeside, #5 in Division IV among “non-select” schools, was no contest as the Lady Wolverines played “long ball” to earn the “mercy rule” victory. With the victory, Quitman improved to 15-9 on the season while Lakeside dropped to 15-9 overall. Hallie Kate Pullig was one of four Lady Wolverines to “go deep” while also adding a triple, scoring twice, and knocking in a game-best 5 RBI. Kinsley Ponder and Zoee Williams also “circled the bases”, scored a run, and knocked in three each, and Brenna Lamkin “went yard” to score a run and drive in two more. Maggie Guyotte also had a big day with three hits, including a double, scoring three times, and knocking in a pair, while Briley Bowers also hit a “two-bagger” and scored. Anna Claire Leach scored three times, and Avery Watson, London Burks, and Amelia Staggs all scored. Lamkin struck out five and fired a one hitter for the victory. 

Jonesboro-Hodge 24 Wossman11: Seven runs in the first inning and four more in the second paced Jonesboro-Hodge to the victory over the Division II foe from Monroe. The win broke a five game losing streak and improved the Lady Tigers season record to 4-13. More importantly it was a critical victory as the Lady Tigers, currently ranked #34 in Division IV are basically in a must win situation in their remaining five games in order to qualify for the postseason as only the top 26 teams will make the playoffs. No individual stats were available.

Weston 23 Simsboro 2: Rachel Bandy and Carly Jo Griffin set a new single game offensive bests to pace Weston to a new season best in hits and runs scored. With the victory the Lady Wolves improved to 3-1 in District 1B play while breaking a three game losing streak and improving to 7-15 overall. The win also helped Weston’s attempt to qualify for the postseason in Class B, as the Lady Wolves are currently ranked #23 and less than a power rating point from being among the 20 teams that qualify for the playoffs with two games left to play, both against schools from higher classifications. For the first time in her brief career, Bandy, who was also the winning pitcher, hit two home runs in the same game and Carly Jo Griffin had three extra base hits in one game with a pair of doubles and a triple and both had 4 RBI in the contest. Kate Keiffer also set a new career milestone by scoring four times and knocking in four run, bouyed by a home run in the top of the fourth that helped lead to 10 runs that closed out the game via the “mercy rule.” Teegan Hall smacked a triple, scored three times and had an RBI, while Carlynn Waters (2 RS, RBI), Davynee Bearden ( 2 RS, 2 RBI), Molly Beaubouef 2 RS, 2RBI), and Tessa Reeves (2 RS, 2 RBI) each hit a double as Weston blasted a season best 11 extra base hits.

UPCOMING GAMES

Tuesday, April 7

JHHS at Northwood-Lena (5:00 pm)
Quitman vs West Ouachita (5:30 pm)
Weston at St. Mary’s (5:00 pm)

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