Softball Game Preview: Caldwell Parish Spartans vs. Sterlington Panthers

Caldwell Parish hasn't had much luck against Sterlington recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Caldwell Parish Spartans are taking a road trip to challenge the Sterlington Panthers at 5:30 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.

The home team had won the previous three meetings between Caldwell Parish and Vidalia, and Caldwell Parish kept the tradition alive. Caldwell Parish was the clear victors by a 16-1 margin over Vidalia on Tuesday. The win continues a trend for the Spartans in their matchups with the Vikings: they've now won nine in a row.

Meanwhile, Sterlington hadn't done well against West Monroe recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. Sterlington never let West Monroe get on the board and left with a 15-0 victory. Considering the Panthers' hitters had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.

Caldwell Parish's win bumped their record up to 7-10. As for Sterlington, their victory bumped their record up to 7-3.

Caldwell Parish might still be hurting after the 12-0 defeat they got from Sterlington in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Can Caldwell Parish avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.