It has been a tough season for the Paris softball program this year, and on Thursday, their struggles continued with a 9-1 five innings loss at Class 5A Alma. The Lady Eagles’ offensive troubles continued against the Lady Airedales. With the loss, Paris drops to 11-14 on the season as they now turn their attention to next week’s district tournament.
This year has been a bit of a surprise for Paris softball fans. The Lady Eagles returned all starters from last year’s state semifinal team with the exception of all state pitcher, Jayden Hart. Hart was clearly the difference last year for Paris, and that loss due to graduation in 2022 has only been amplified.
With all of that said, Paris is still an experienced and talented team, and will be a dangerous out in post-season play. The post-season is a chance to wipe the slate clean from a disappointing regular season, and more often than not, a team can get hot just at the right time and make a run through the post-season. Just look at St. Peters in the NCAA Mens’ Basketball Tournament this year as the low seeded St. Peters team upset the giants of the tournament and lost just short of making the Final Four. I would not count out the tournament-experienced Lady Eagles.
As of press time, there is an issue with a possible make-up game with Acorn to celebrate Senior Day for the Lady Eagles. As soon as that information is know, RNN will let our readers know of the re-scheduled date.
Resident News Network Sports will be in Paris today for the Eagles baseball game with Booneville. Senior Day ceremonies will begin at 4:15 p.m., and the first pitch is slated for 5 p.m.
Stay with RNN Sports for the best coverage in baseball and softball post-season play that begins next week!
