ALEXANDRIA, La. – The No. 21 Louisiana State University of Alexandria softball team hosts the Generals Showdown from February 6 to February 8.
"We are looking forward to a great weekend," LSUA Head Coach Trent Partridge said. "We have a great Top 25 matchup with William Carey on Thursday. On Friday, we get another opportunity to play Central Baptist. Last weekend, we were able to jump out early, but never fully put them away, eventually winning 5-3. We're looking forward to playing them again. On Saturday, we face a quality team in Texas Wesleyan, which will be another good measuring stick for us early in the season. Overall, I expect a great weekend of softball."
The Generals (3-0) went undefeated in the LCU Tournament, taking down Central Christian, Central Baptist, and McPherson.
SCOUTING NO. 14 WILLIAM CAREY
The Crusaders posted a 41-14 record in 2024.
In the circle, Ryanne Hornsby returns for William Carey. Hornsby posted a 27-9 record over 41 appearances, 32 of which were starts. She hurled 231.2 innings and struck out 106 hitters. Hornsby held an ERA of 1.69 and a WHIP of 1.11. She allowed six home runs and an opposing batting average of .234. Kate Schroeder also returns after going 14-5 in 23 starts. She recorded an ERA of 2.31 and a WHIP of 1.41 over 112.0 innings. Schroeder notched 48 strikeouts and an opposing batting average of .249. The Crusaders posted a team ERA of 1.87 in 2024 with a WHIP of 1.22. Opposing hitters held an average of .241 against William Carey with 157 strikeouts.
At the plate, the Crusaders lost their top five hitters in Carley Kidder, Dee Dee West, Brooke Tanner, Rachel Rodriguez, and Susie LeBert to graduation. Liz Cross returns after hitting .307 in 2024. She drove in 18 runs and scored 31. Cross stole 24 bases in 26 attempts. The Crusaders hit .328 as a team with an on-base percentage of .390 and a slugging percentage of .427. They stole 147 bases in 156 chances.
First pitch is scheduled for 5:00 PM on Thursday, February 6.
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SCOUTING US SPORTS ACADEMY
The Eagles are in their first year as a program.
The program is under the direction of Morgan Cinello. She was hired on January 1, 2024 after three years as an assistant coach at Gulf Shores High School. Cinello spent two stints at NCAA Division I University of Alabama as a graduate assistant and assistant coach.
While on staff at Alabama, the Crimson Tide posted a 188-55 record and was named the SEC Regular Season Champion in 2019 and SEC Tournament Champion in 2021. Alabama made two Super Regional and NCAA World Series appearances. Cinello also worked Wichita State University as their pitching coach for the 2020 season.
As a player, Cinello played at the United States Military Academy before transferring to Hofstra University. She earned Rookie of the Year and Player of the Year as a pitcher at West Point. While at Hofstra, Cinello helped lead the team to a Colonial Athletic Association Conference Championship in 2015.
First pitch is scheduled for 3:00 PM on Friday, January 8.
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SCOUTING CENTRAL BAPTIST
The Mustangs are 2-2 on the season after their opening weekend in the LCU Tournament. They dropped their season opener to LSU Alexandria, 5-3, before rebounding with a pair of wins over Houston-Victoria, 18-8, and Texas A&M-San Antonio, 10-2. They fell in the final game of the tournament to Webber International 8-6.
Central Baptist is slashing .353/.434/.467 as a team. They have hit four home runs and scored 41 runs. Kinley Johnson leads the Mustangs with a .583 batting average. She has swatted three of the Mustangs' four home runs and driven in six runs. Madalyn Tubbs and Abi West are both hitting .364 on the season. The Mustangs have stolen three bases in four attempts.
In the circle, Alex Jeter has made a pair of starts and holds a 1-1 record. She has compiled a 2.92 ERA in 12 innings and thrown one complete game. Jeter has recorded three strikeouts and holds the opposition to an average of .269. Melanie Phillips has an ERA of 2.10 in two appearances, one start. Over 10 innings, she has held opponents to an average of just .229.
First pitch is scheduled for 6:00 PM on Friday, January 8.
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SCOUTING OKLAHOMA PANHANDLE
The Aggies went 15-35 in 2024 and are under the direction of first year head coach Jim Walker.
Audi Pettaway is the top returning hitter for the Aggies. She posted an average of .299 in 2024 with one home run and 19 runs batted in. The Aggies lost Meagan Bellar, Chloe Browning, and Nicole Peralta from their lineup, the top four hitters last season. OPSU slashed .260/.314/.363 as a team in 2024. They hit 13 home runs and scored 185 runs.
Rylin Baker and Cadence Yocom are the only two returning pitchers for the Aggies. Kaycee Torees, Kenley Yocom, and Toni Shawnee all departed after 2024. Baker made 19 appearances in relief and tossed 34.2 innings. She recorded an ERA of 10.10 and a WHIP of 2.91. Opposing hitters posted an average of .444 against her. Yocom threw in 10 games, four of which were starts, and tossed 18.2 innings. She accumulated an ERA of 12.37, a WHIP of 3.64, and opposing hitters posted an average of .500 against her.
First pitch is scheduled for 10:30 AM on Saturday, January 9.
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SCOUTING TEXAS WESLEYAN
The Rams went 24-27 in 2024.
Texas Wesleyan slashed .279/.334/.392 as a team last season. Haylie Delarosa returns to the lineup after leading the Rams in hitting a year ago. She posted an average of .322. Delarosa tallied 29 runs and swiped 25 bags in 26 chances. Kylie Barnes also returns for her sophomore season. She hit .304 with six home runs and 33 runs driven in.
In the circle, the Rams posted a team ERA of 4.67 and a WHIP of 1.54. Abbie Bird made 24 appearances, 23 starts, and posted a 10-12 record. She held an ERA of 4.85 and a WHIP of 1.59 over 140 innings. Bird tossed 19 complete games, five of which were shutouts. She struck out 89 hitters and held opposing hitters to a .284 average against. Barnes posted a 7-11 record across 22 appearances. She made 20 starts and hurled 14 complete games. Over 120 innings, she recorded a 4.43 ERA and a WHIP of 1.41. Barnes struck out 80 hitters and held opponents to a .284 batting average against.
First pitch is scheduled for 12:30 PM on Saturday, January 8.
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FAN INFO
Live Stats for each game of the Generals Showdown are available on the
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Day passes are available for purchase at Champions Sportsplex for $10. An ATM is available near concessions and the restrooms.
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