North DeSoto, Calvary, Logansport headline Shreveport area LHSAA softball playoff teams
The 2024 LHSAA softball championships kick off Friday afternoon in Sulphur’s Frasch Park with seven Northwest Louisiana teams vying for one of the 10 championship games on Saturday.
Here’s a look at who will be in the running:
Non-Select Division II
North DeSoto (29-4) vs. North Vermilion (24-6)
When: Noon
Team focus: “Mainly staying within ourselves and playing our game. This place sometimes allows your emotions to get out of control. It’s always — hit good pitches and get the routine outs.” North DeSoto coach Tim Whitman
Non-Select Division III
Many (17-11) vs. Doyle (23-5)
When: 2:30 p.m.
RETIRING: Logansport’s Jen Wheless to retire with a legacy in her rearview
IMPACTFUL: North DeSoto’s Mia Norwood is impacted by daily routine and the loss of her brother
TOP HITTER: Calvary’s Ramsey “Rambo” Walker, an Arkansas signee, is a home run hitting machine
PERFECT GAME: Calvary’s Kynzee Anderson tosses perfect game, while Cavaliers launch homers
Non-Select Division IV
Logansport (24-7) vs. French Settlement (18-10)
When: Noon
Team focus: “Hitting first-pitch strikes early and not getting behind in the count. We’ve had our pitchers throw live at us this week and we are trying to take that approach to the plate with us. We’ve had a great week of preparation and focus.” Logansport coach Kyle Creech
Non-Select Division V
Quitman (27-4) vs Converse (16-8)
When: Noon
Team focus (Converse): “Our key is to stay focused — do what we know to do. Don’t let the moment get too big for us. Focus on keeping a low scoring game.” Converse coach Chris Brumley
Team focus (Quitman): “Just taking it one game at a time and not making the moment too big. Play the game they love the way they have all year.” Quitman coach Justin Dodson
Stanley (21-13) vs. Anacoco (22-10)
When: Noon
Team focus: “Play the game not the opponent. #AllForAubs, for Aubrey Hubier who passed away last September.” Stanley coach Josh Foshee
Select Division III
Calvary (33-2) vs. Notre Dame (27-6)
When: 2:30 p.m.
Team focus: “Our focus is to stay calm, enjoy every moment, and just be us. We’ve prepared, we’re ready, just have to play the game.” Calvary coach Tiffany Wood
Jimmy Watson covers Louisiana sports for the USA TODAY Network. Email him at jwatson@shreveporttimes.com and follow him on Twitter @JimmyWatson6.
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