Softball Recap: Grant Has No Trouble Against Marksville

Cougars

Margin (Wins)

03/11/25 vs Avoyelles	24
03/13/25 @ Peabody	18
03/01/25 vs Avoyelles Charter	18
02/28/25 vs Delta Charter	15
02/25/25 vs Caldwell Parish	10

It was a proper cat-fight when Grant took on Marksville on Monday. Grant was the clear victor by a 10-1 margin over Marksville. Considering the Cougars have won nine contests by more than five runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.

Peyton Kirtland was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and only one walk). Those seven strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.

In other batting news, Grant let Saydie Willson and Emma Futrell run wild. Willson scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3, while Futrell went 1-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. Willson also put up a home run, which was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Carleigh Roe, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.

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

Grant's win bumped their record up to 12-9. As for Marksville, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-8.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Grant will take on Delta Charter at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Marksville, they will face off against West Feliciana at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. West Feliciana has struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 9.67 runs per game on average), something Marksville will no doubt try to take advantage of.