Texas High edges Whitehouse, 9-7

Lady Tigers score 3 runs in 7th inning to rally past LadyCats in District 10-5A softball action

Mar. 28, 2026 at 4:20am

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Texas High scored three runs in the top of the seventh inning to rally past Whitehouse 9-7 in a District 10-5A softball game on Friday night. The Lady Tigers jumped out to a 5-0 lead in the first inning, but Whitehouse battled back to tie the game 7-7 before Texas High's late comeback.

Why it matters

This key district matchup between two of the top softball teams in the region has implications for the playoff race, as Whitehouse entered the game in first place in the district standings.

The details

Texas High scored five runs in the first inning, including a bases-clearing double by Taylor Tullos. Whitehouse responded with four runs in the bottom of the first to cut the deficit to 5-4. The LadyCats tied the game 6-6 in the third inning on a solo home run by Shilee Yutterman. Whitehouse took a 7-6 lead in the fourth on a two-run homer by Analee Becerra, but Texas High scored three runs in the seventh to regain the lead and hold on for the win.

  • The game was played on Friday, March 27, 2026.
  • Texas High scored 5 runs in the top of the 1st inning.
  • Whitehouse scored 4 runs in the bottom of the 1st inning.
  • Whitehouse tied the game 6-6 in the 3rd inning on a solo home run.
  • Whitehouse took a 7-6 lead in the 4th inning on a two-run homer.
  • Texas High scored 3 runs in the top of the 7th inning to win 9-7.

The players

Sydney King

A player for Texas High who had an RBI triple in the first inning.

Sydney Woods

A player for Texas High who reached on an error and drove in a run in the first inning.

Taylor Tullos

A player for Texas High who hit a bases-clearing double in the first inning.

Lexi Thompson

A player for Whitehouse who had two hits in the game.

Shilee Yutterman

A player for Whitehouse who hit a solo home run to tie the game 6-6 in the 3rd inning.

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What they’re saying

“This was a big win for us against a very good Whitehouse team. We jumped out to an early lead but they fought back. I'm proud of how our girls responded in the 7th inning to get the victory.”

— Laikyn Stevens, Winning Pitcher, Texas High

What’s next

Whitehouse will play at Mount Pleasant on Saturday, and Texas High will host Nacogdoches.

The takeaway

This back-and-forth district showdown between two of the top softball teams in the region highlights the competitive nature of the District 10-5A race, with both teams looking to secure a playoff spot.