Como-Pickton's Buster outduels Sulphur Springs' Bryant in pitchers' duel

Buster earns 16th win of season in Northwestern State's 2-0 victory over SFA

Apr. 3, 2026 at 2:52pm

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In a matchup of two of the top pitchers in the region, Como-Pickton's Mattison Buster outperformed Sulphur Springs' Crimson Bryant, pitching a complete game and earning her 16th win of the season as Northwestern State defeated SFA 2-0 on Thursday.

Why it matters

This was a key conference matchup between two of the top teams in the region, with Buster and Bryant both having standout seasons on the mound. The win keeps Northwestern State in contention for the conference title, while SFA will look to bounce back in the doubleheader on Friday.

The details

Buster pitched all seven innings, allowing just six hits while striking out two and walking one. She lowered her ERA to 2.79 on the season. For SFA, Bryant also went the distance, striking out four and walking two while giving up two unearned runs on seven hits.

  • The game was played on Thursday, April 3, 2026.
  • Northwestern State and SFA will play a doubleheader on Friday, April 4, 2026, with the first game beginning at 1 p.m.

The players

Mattison Buster

A pitcher for Como-Pickton High School who is having a standout season for Northwestern State, earning her 16th win of the year in the victory over SFA.

Crimson Bryant

The starting pitcher for Sulphur Springs High School, who matched Buster with a strong outing in the loss for SFA.

Kaylee Paul

A player for Bullard High School who went 1-for-3 in the game for SFA.

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What’s next

Northwestern State and SFA will play a doubleheader on Friday, April 4, 2026, with the first game beginning at 1 p.m.

The takeaway

This was a classic pitchers' duel between two of the top high school talents in the region, with Buster ultimately outperforming Bryant to lead her team to victory. The doubleheader on Friday will be an important test for both teams as they look to position themselves for the conference title race.