(Seguin) — The Seguin Lady Matadors fell to 1-1 in District 26-5A play with a 7-1 setback to Smithson Valley on Friday night at the Fields at Huber Ranch.
First team all-state pitcher Madeline Haun struck out 12 for the Rangers. The junior went the distance in the circle to pick up the win.
The Lady Matadors got their lone run across in the third inning when Morgan Schultze led off with a single. Brylee Weiding then doubled to move Schultze to third. Schultze would then score on a wild pitch.
The Rangers would bat around in the fifth inning and plate all their runs in the game to get the victory. Smithson Valley improved to 1-1 on the young district season.
In the field for Seguin, Lady Mat third baseman D’yanna Priestly had a couple of web gems at the hot corner, making a diving catch on a Smithson Valley bunt attempt in the third inning. She also made a diving stop on a hard grounder to take away a base hit.
The Lady Matadors will look to get back in the win column in district when they head to Kerrville-Tivy tomorrow afternoon to take on the 2-0 Lady Antlers. First pitch takes place at 2 O’clock.
(Marion) — The Marion Lady Bulldogs took games from Natalia and Karnes City on Friday and Saturday. Marion beat the Lady Mustangs 7-6 at home on a walk-off error in the seventh on Friday and then blasted the Lady Badgers, 18-1 on the road on Saturday.
The Lady Bulldogs are off for Spring Break, they’ll open District 26-3A play against Cole at home next Tuesday.
Turning to baseball:
(San Marcos) — The Seguin Matadors fell in their final two games at the San Marcos baseball tournament on Friday, dropping a 12-1 decision to Harker Heights and an 8-5 game to host San Marcos.
The Mats will be back on the diamond Tuesday to open up their district schedule. Seguin will travel to Pieper to take on the Warriors at 3 O’clock on Tuesday afternoon.
(Hallettsville) — The Navarro Panthers also dropped their final two games at the Hallettsville tournament on Friday. Calhoun took down the Panthers, 15-6 in the first game and then 2023 Class 2A state finalist Shiner squeaked past Navarro, 3-2 in the second game.
Navarro will travel to Poth to take on the Pirates Tuesday afternoon. First pitch is set for 1 p.m.
(Somerset) — And the Marion Bulldogs return to the diamond today. Marion will take on the Somerset Bulldogs in Somerset. First pitch is set for Noon.