SOFTBALL
Area softball teams are angling for the state semifinals and finals April 26-27 at Frasch Park in Sulphur. Hicks, Anacoco, and Rosepine all made the state quarterfinals last year.
Anacoco is ranked #8 in Division V and has won five straight games on the road. Last week they beat Evangel in Shreveport 10-6. They won Friday at Hicks 6-3. The Lady Indians won two games at the Logansport tournament 13-8 over Marksville and 23-12 over Florien. Anacoco beat 5A Airline Monday in Bossier City 10-9. They played at Oak Hill last night. The score was unavailable at press time. They host Oak Hill Thursday at 5 p.m.
Evans has won their last nine games. They beat Hornbeck on Thursday 5-3. However, their game Friday with Converse was postponed. Evans lost to East Beauregard 16-1 Monday. They play at Zwolle Thursday evening.
Hicks lost Friday to Anacoco 6-3. Their game at Negreet last night was postponed. Hicks will end the regular season Monday at South Beauregard.
Hornbeck lost at Evans last week 5-3. They played at Florien last night (score unavailable). Hornbeck will host Fairview Thursday.
Leesville beat Lagrange last week 14-7, but their game with Hicks on Friday was cancelled. Leesville defeated Simpson Monday night 10-5. They played at Eunice last night. The score was unavailable at press time.
Pickering‘s game with Zwolle Monday night was cancelled. They hosted Oakdale in a district game last night. The score was unavailable at press time.
The Lady Tigers of Pitkin are currently ranked #1 in Division V. Pitkin lost to Hicks last week 7-1 but rebounded Saturday, beating Oak Hill 15-0. They lost at South Beauregard Monday 6-2, and Pitkin hosted Elizabeth last night (score unavailable).
Rosepine is currently ranked #13 in Division III. They lost at Oakdale Saturday 4-0; beat Glenmora Monday 16-1; played at Menard last night (score unavailable.)
Simpson lost at Leesville Monday 10-5. They finish the regular season at home against Glenmora Monday and Oak Hill Tuesday.
BASEBALL
Area high school baseball teams are gearing up for post-season play. The state tournament will be held May 7-11 in Sulphur, Louisiana, at McMurray Park. In 2023, Pitkin defeated Anacoco 8-4 to win the state title in Division V. Rosepine advanced to the quarterfinals in 2023 after winning a state title in 2022.
Anacoco, currently ranked #13 in Division V, lost a doubleheader to 4A Grant, 4-2 and 11-2. Their game Monday with DeQuincy was cancelled. Anacoco played at Oak Hill last night. The score was unavailable at press time. The Indians will host Oak Hill on Thursday.
Evans lost to Hornbeck 13-1 and to 4A Lagrange 22-6. Evans will close out the season hosting Pickering on Friday.
Hicks is currently ranked #4 in Division V. They beat Simpson 20-1 and beat 3A Mamou 11-1. Hicks will host Many Thursday at 6 p.m. and play at Florien Saturday at noon.
Hornbeck Hornets are currently #12 in Division V and have won three games in a row, defeating Evans 13-1. Their Friday game with DeQuincy was cancelled, and they defeated Negreet on Monday 16-6. They play at Lakeview Thursday.
Leesville won two games from Lagrange, 20-5 and 19-3. They lost at North DeSoto Monday 20-2. Leesville hosts Eunice Thursday at 5 p.m.
Pickering lost at Montgomery Saturday 10-3. They hosted Glenmora last night (score unavailable), and they will visit Glenmora Thursday.
Defending state champion Pitkin is currently ranked #1 in Division V with a 14-3 record. The Tigers have won their last six games. They beat Choudrant Friday 9-1. They beat Converse Saturday 10-0 and won at Elizabeth 10-1. They hosted Elizabeth last night. The score was unavailable at press time.
Rosepine is currently ranked #11 in Division III. Last week they lost two games to Menard, 2-1 and 4-1, but on Monday took two from Avoyelles, 2-1 and 11-10.
Simpson lost at Leesville Monday 10-5. They finish the season with two games at home against Glenmora Monday and Oak Hill Tuesday.