Louisiana High School Softball Teams Combine for 99 Runs in Game

Southwood and Huntington set a new national record in a wild offensive showdown.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 1:41pm

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A vibrant, textured painting in neon colors with rapid brushstrokes depicting the frenzied action of a high school softball game, with players' forms dissolving into abstract splashes of paint.An explosive expressionist painting captures the frenetic energy and scoring barrage of a record-setting high school softball game.Shreveport Today

Two Louisiana high school softball teams, Southwood and Huntington, set a new national record last week by combining for 99 total runs in a single game. Southwood defeated Huntington by a score of 54-45 in a game that featured only 21 combined hits, 575 pitches, and 62 batters hit by a pitch.

Why it matters

This game showcases the incredible offensive firepower and unpredictability of high school softball, where even teams with losing records can produce historic scoring outbursts. The record-setting performance also highlights the passion and dedication of the players and coaches involved, who endured a marathon 5-hour game to achieve this milestone.

The details

Southwood senior Addyson Patterson drove in a game-high 14 runs, while Southwood pitcher Sa'Derrica Lars threw an astounding 296 pitches over the 7-inning game, striking out 11 and walking 21 batters. The previous national high school softball record for combined runs in a game was 95, set in 2011 between two California teams.

  • The record-setting game took place on Thursday, April 10, 2026.
  • The previous national record of 95 combined runs was set in 2011.

The players

Southwood High School

A high school located in Shreveport, Louisiana that is part of the Caddo Parish Public Schools district. Southwood is known for its strong athletics program and emphasis on equity, community, and student development.

Huntington High School

A high school located in Louisiana that competed against Southwood in the record-setting softball game.

Addyson Patterson

A senior player for Southwood High School who drove in a game-high 14 runs in the record-setting game.

Sa'Derrica Lars

The Southwood High School pitcher who threw an astounding 296 pitches over the 7-inning game, striking out 11 and walking 21 batters.

Ashley Albright

The head coach of the Southwood High School softball team, who expressed pride in her team's ability to persevere through the marathon game.

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What they’re saying

“It was a long game for both sides and to be able to come out on top of it was definitely a proud moment. So many of my kids don't pick up a ball until they get to high school. For them to be able to string together a rally — the experience is a huge deal for them. I can't be more proud of them and the five-plus hours that they put into it.”

— Ashley Albright, Southwood High School Head Coach

The takeaway

This record-setting softball game showcases the incredible offensive talent and determination of high school athletes, who were able to produce a historic scoring outburst despite the challenges of a marathon 5-hour game. It highlights the passion and dedication of the players and coaches involved, and the unpredictable nature of high school sports where even teams with losing records can achieve remarkable feats.