The Doyle Tigers will take on the Brusly Panthers at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams are strolling into their contests after big wins in their previous games.
Doyle is returning to their home field after beating Chalmette on theirs, despite the fact Chalmette has dominated at home this season. The Tigers put the hurt on the Owls with a sharp 13-2 win on Wednesday. The victory continues a trend for the Tigers in their matchups with the Owls: they've now won three in a row.
Emily Edler
| 04/01/26 @ Chalmette | 0 |
| 03/31/26 @ Pine | 2 |
| 03/27/26 vs St. Charles Catholic | 2 |
| 03/26/26 @ Springfield | 1 |
Emily Edler spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on five hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Genie Lovett was a standout: she got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs, one double, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Reese Patin, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with three runs.
Meanwhile, Brusly made easy work of Cecilia on Wednesday and carried off an 8-1 win. The Panthers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 14 games by six runs or more this season.
Abigail Heidbrink looked comfortable as she didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched.
At the plate, Emma Loupe was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. That's the most hits she has posted since back in February of 2025. Marnet Jackson was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Brusly's victory bumped their record up to 20-5. As for Doyle, the win got them back to even at 14-14.
Doyle couldn't quite get it done against Brusly in their previous meeting back in April of 2025 as they fell 10-7. Will the Tigers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
