Floydada Lady Winds Dominate Lockney Lady Longhorns

Pitcher Maddie Pyle leads Floydada to decisive victory in cold conditions

Mar. 16, 2026 at 11:08pm

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The Floydada Lady Winds defeated the Lockney Lady Longhorns in a lopsided matchup, winning 15-0 behind a dominant pitching performance from Maddie Pyle. Pyle struck out 8 of the 11 Lockney batters she faced, while Floydada's offense exploded for 15 runs, including a home run from Brooklyn Pyle and a triple from Abree Castillo.

Why it matters

This game showcases the strength of the Floydada Lady Winds, who have emerged as a powerhouse team in the region. The one-sided victory over Lockney demonstrates their ability to overwhelm opponents on both sides of the ball, raising expectations for their upcoming matchup against the Lubbock Christian Lady Eagles.

The details

The Lady Winds jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first inning and never looked back, scoring 6 more runs in the second and 6 more in the third to cruise to the 15-0 victory. Maddie Pyle was dominant on the mound, striking out 8 of the 11 Lockney batters she faced, while Abree Castillo had a big game at the plate with a walk, a double, and a triple that drove in 3 runs.

  • The game was played on March 16, 2026 in Lockney, Texas.
  • Floydada will host Lubbock Christian on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
  • Lockney will host Clarendon on Saturday, March 21, 2026.

The players

Maddie Pyle

The starting pitcher for the Floydada Lady Winds, who dominated the Lockney lineup with 8 strikeouts.

Brooklyn Pyle

A Floydada player who hit an inside-the-park home run to spark the Lady Winds' offense.

Abree Castillo

A Floydada player who reached base three times, including a triple that drove in 3 runs.

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What they’re saying

“We knew it was going to be a cold game, but the team came out focused and ready to play. Maddie was lights out on the mound and the offense did a great job of capitalizing on their opportunities.”

— Head Coach

What’s next

The Floydada Lady Winds will look to continue their strong start to the season when they host the Lubbock Christian Lady Eagles on March 24. Meanwhile, the Lockney Lady Longhorns will try to bounce back when they host the Clarendon Lady Broncos on March 21.

The takeaway

Floydada has emerged as a dominant force in the region, showcasing their ability to overwhelm opponents on both offense and defense. This lopsided victory over Lockney raises the stakes for their upcoming matchup against fellow powerhouse Lubbock Christian.