Softball Game Preview: Simsboro Tigers vs. Plain Dealing Lions

The Simsboro Tigers are taking a road trip to square off against the Plain Dealing Lions at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.

On Thursday, Simsboro made easy work of Haynesville and carried off a 17-7 win. The result was nothing new for the Tigers, who have now won 15 matches by ten runs or more so far this season.

Kennady King

Runs (Career)

04/10/25 @ Haynesville	4
03/17/25 @ Weston	3
02/29/24 vs Union Parish	3
03/31/25 vs Bastrop	2
03/25/25 vs Gibsland-Coleman	2

Kennady King and Carlei Wheeler made a splash no matter where they played. On the mound, King tossed 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Wheeler struck out ten batters over 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. At the plate, King went 4-for-5 with one home run, four runs, and three RBI, while Wheeler scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances. Those four runs gave King a new career-high.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jacoya Lewis, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, four stolen bases, and three runs. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in March of 2024. Kailee Hamilton was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-5.

Simsboro lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.

Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Plain Dealing). Everything went their way against Homer on Wednesday as they made off with a 16-3 victory.

Simsboro is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six games. That's provided a nice bump to their 18-10 record this season. As for Plain Dealing, the win was their first on the road , bumping their record up to 5-11-1.

Simsboro took their victory against Plain Dealing in their previous meeting back in March by a conclusive 15-0 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Tigers since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.