St. Joseph Lady Eagles Claim District Title in Dramatic Turnaround!

The St. Joseph Lady Eagles completed a stunning season turnaround by defeating the Plainview Lady Hornets 12-4 to secure the District Championship.

Strong pitching and timely hitting powered the victory, marking a complete reversal from the team's challenging start to the year.

“This is a team that struggled early, and no one gave them a chance,” the coaching staff said. “But through hard work and dedication, they have put themselves in a position to make a run. We could not be prouder.”

The title win catapulted the Lady Eagles to the #8 seed in the LHSAA Class C playoffs, which earned them a first-round bye.

The team's post-season journey continued with a Regional Round home game in Plaucheville on Wednesday, April 22, where they faced the winner of the Saline and Reeves matchup.

EDITOR’S NOTE: As of press time, the Lady Eagles were preparing for their high-stakes Regional contest. Final scores and results from that game were not yet available but will be announced in the next edition.

Pictured front row, from left:
Alayna Fontenot, Emily Lemoine, Abbey Guillot, Lola Cormier and Camille Lemoine.

Back row, from left:
Adrian Fontenot, coach; Emilee Gauthier, coach; Ashley Daigrepont, Sarah Quebedeaux, Miley Meche, Ava Gunnells, Letti Wages, Harper Gremillion, Carley Ortego-Greene, Kaley Coco, Kenzie Moreau and Brittnay Benton, coach.