Softball Recap: Simsboro Has No Trouble Against Forest

Tigers

Margin (Wins)

03/24/25 @ Southwood	18
03/25/25 vs Gibsland-Coleman	17
03/10/25 vs Homer	17
02/24/25 vs Carroll	16
02/21/25 vs Forest	16

Simsboro's game on Monday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. Everything went their way against the Forest Bulldogs as they made off with a 12-2 victory. Considering the Tigers have won 14 games by more than nine runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.

Carlei Wheeler made a splash while hitting and pitching. She tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jacoya Lewis, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Harley Coon, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.

Simsboro kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They are 9-1 when they post 11 or more hits.

Simsboro has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 17-10 record this season. As for Forest, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-12 record this season.

Simsboro will challenge Haynesville at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Forest, they will square off against Bastrop at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.