Lakeshore is 0-4 against Mandeville since March of 2017 but things could change on Friday. Lakeshore will host Mandeville at 5:00 p.m. Mandeville took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on Lakeshore, who comes in off a win.
On Thursday, Lakeshore earned a 7-2 victory over St. Scholastica. The win made it back-to-back victories for Lakeshore.
Annabella Litolff spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on 11 hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
Aubrey Gaudet
| 03/27/25 @ St. Scholastica | 4 |
| 02/14/24 @ Hammond | 3 |
| 02/28/25 vs Hammond | 2 |
| 02/25/25 @ Ponchatoula | 2 |
| 03/18/25 vs Pearl River | 1 |
On the hitting side, Aubrey Gaudet was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing four bases while going 3-for-3. Those four stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Julia Haddad, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-5.
Meanwhile, Mandeville lost 11-2 to Ponchatoula on Thursday. The contest marked the Skippers' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Mandeville saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Sophia Marchese, who scored two runs while going 1-for-2. Grace Richard was another, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
Lakeshore's win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 8-7. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.3 runs over those games. As for Mandeville, their loss dropped their record down to 12-5.
Friday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Lakeshore hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .351. However, it's not like Mandeville struggles in that department as they've averaged .337. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Lakeshore suffered a grim 13-0 defeat to Mandeville in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Will Lakeshore have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
