Early Baseball, Softball Teams Secure District Victories

Lady Horns remain undefeated in league play, Longhorns snap 3-game skid

Mar. 28, 2026 at 10:44am

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The Early Lady Horns softball team defeated Millsap 17-1, remaining undefeated in District 8-3A play and extending their win streak to 11 games. The Early Longhorns baseball team also secured a 6-3 victory over Eastland, snapping a 3-game losing streak and evening their district record at 3-3.

Why it matters

These early district wins for the Early High School baseball and softball teams are crucial for maintaining their competitiveness in the playoff race. The Lady Horns' continued dominance keeps them in prime position to clinch a postseason berth, while the Longhorns' victory helps them bounce back after a rough patch and stay in the hunt.

The details

In softball, the Lady Horns scored 5 runs in the 1st and 2nd innings, then added 7 more in the 4th to cruise to a 17-1 win over Millsap. Sunny Groom had 3 hits and 4 RBIs, while Jamie Lyon added 3 hits and 3 RBIs. Pitcher Adysn Atchley tossed a 2-hitter with 9 strikeouts. In baseball, the Longhorns scored 3 runs in the 1st and 3 more in the 7th to defeat Eastland 6-3. Chris Ivy went the distance on the mound, allowing 2 earned runs on 4 hits with 8 strikeouts.

  • The Lady Horns' victory came on Friday, March 28, 2026.
  • The Longhorns' win was also on Friday, March 28, 2026.

The players

Sunny Groom

A player for the Early Lady Horns softball team who had 3 hits and 4 RBIs in the win over Millsap.

Jamie Lyon

A player for the Early Lady Horns softball team who had 3 hits and 3 RBIs in the win over Millsap.

Adysn Atchley

The pitcher for the Early Lady Horns softball team, who tossed a 2-hit complete game with 9 strikeouts.

Chris Ivy

The pitcher for the Early Longhorns baseball team, who went the distance in the 6-3 win over Eastland, allowing 2 earned runs on 4 hits with 8 strikeouts.

Jaxson Stockman

A player for the Early Longhorns baseball team who had one of their two hits in the 6-3 win over Eastland.

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What they’re saying

“We're playing really well right now and just need to keep this momentum going into the second half of district play.”

— Adysn Atchley, Pitcher, Early Lady Horns

What’s next

The Early Lady Horns will visit Peaster on Tuesday, March 31st at 5pm, while the Early Longhorns will host Tolar on Tuesday, March 31st at 7pm.

The takeaway

These early district wins for the Early High School baseball and softball teams demonstrate their competitiveness and keep them in the playoff hunt. The Lady Horns' continued dominance and the Longhorns' ability to bounce back from a rough patch show the depth and resilience of these programs.