High School Softball Roundup: Cedar Creek, West Monroe, and Simsboro Earn Dramatic Wins

Highlights from a busy week of high school softball action across Louisiana

Apr. 14, 2026 at 8:20am

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In a packed slate of high school softball games, several teams scored impressive victories, including Cedar Creek's Anslee Woods blasting two home runs to power her team past Tioga, West Monroe erasing a seven-run deficit to stun Ruston with a walk-off win, and Simsboro outlasting Loyola Prep in extra innings for a dramatic triumph.

Why it matters

These games showcase the talent and competitiveness of high school softball programs across Louisiana, providing excitement for local fans and highlighting the bright futures of these student-athletes.

The details

Cedar Creek's Anslee Woods led her team to a 6-1 win over Tioga on Friday, hitting two home runs and driving in four runs. The Lady Cougars also defeated Loreauville 10-2 and OHS 9-7 on Saturday, with Hydi Boyd and Kendall Ramsey delivering strong performances. Meanwhile, West Monroe rallied from a 7-run deficit to stun Ruston 9-8 in a walk-off victory, and Simsboro outlasted Loyola Prep 10-9 in extra innings. Quitman also cruised past Simsboro 12-1, and West Ouachita shut out Choudrant 3-0 in a pitcher's duel.

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The players

Anslee Woods

A standout player for Cedar Creek, blasting two home runs and driving in four runs in the team's 6-1 win over Tioga.

Hydi Boyd

Delivered a dominant performance at the plate for Cedar Creek, belting two home runs and driving in six runs in the team's 10-2 victory over Loreauville.

Kendall Ramsey

Earned the win in the circle for Cedar Creek, allowing one run on two hits over five innings while striking out three and not issuing a walk in the team's 6-1 win over Tioga.

Ava West

Blasted a game-winning two-run home run in the bottom of the seventh inning to complete West Monroe's dramatic comeback and stun Ruston 9-8.

Talashia Mangham

Was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded in the bottom of the eighth inning, driving in the winning run and securing Simsboro's 10-9 walk-off victory over Loyola Prep.

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What’s next

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The takeaway

These high school softball games showcase the talent, competitiveness, and passion of student-athletes across Louisiana, providing excitement for local fans and highlighting the bright futures of these young players.