Wildcat softball honors five on Senior Night against Eudora

The Louisburg softball team honored its five seniors last Tuesday on Senior Night. Pictured (from left) is Rylee Hickey, Ashley Moreau, Jenna Cauthon, head coach Nick Chapman, Megan Quinn and Izzy Moreland.

The result wasn’t what the Louisburg softball team was hoping for last Tuesday against Eudora at Lewis-Young Park.

Still, that didn’t stop the Wildcats from honoring what was a special senior class on Senior Night. Following the contest, seniors Jenna Cauthon, Rylee Hickey, Ashley Moreau, Izzy Moreland and Megan Quinn were honored with their parents following the contest.

The five seniors have all played vital roles on the Wildcats since their freshman season, and as their final campaign winds to a close, Louisburg coach Nick Chapman is sad to see this group go.

“I’m so glad we got to recognize those five seniors,” Chapman said. “They have made up the majority of our varsity squad since they were freshmen and they have been a giant part of this program for the last four years. They have grown so much and I am so proud of them. 

“They have also pushed me to grow and continue to grow over these last four years. Those five will always hold a special place in my heart. I can’t wait to see what they are going to accomplish after high school.”

Rylee Hickey follows through on a swing last Tuesday against Eudora.

As for the game, the Wildcats couldn’t keep up with one of the top teams in the Frontier League as Eudora handed Louisburg a 14-2 loss.

Eudora scored eight unanswered runs through the first four innings and the Wildcats were unable to rally. Only five of the 14 Eudora runs were earned as the Wildcats had to deal with some mistakes on defense.

“I thought we played alright,” Chapman said. “Eudora is a really good team and we knew that going into it. We gave ourselves a chance in the first few innings and kept it close. We faced a pretty solid pitcher and got her figured out, but we hurt ourselves in the field. 

“The positive on the night is we did not get run-ruled by them, which we have been run-ruled by Eudora every year for the last 5 years. We are doing some really good things, but we just need to start doing them more consistently and give ourselves a chance down this last stretch of the season.”

Moreau led the Wildcat offense with a pair of hits, including a double. Hickey had the team’s lone RBI, while sophomore Katelyn Smart and junior Brynley Bauer also had hits.

The Wildcats will try and get back on the winning track this Tuesday when they travel to Paola for a doubleheader.

Fort Scott takes two from Louisburg

On April 23, Louisburg hosted another talented team in Fort Scott, and the Tigers handed Louisburg a pair of 12-0 and 14-9 setbacks.

After a quiet first game, the Wildcat bats heated up in the nightcap as they scored seven runs in the final three innings, but couldn’t overtake Fort Scott.

Louisburg senior Jenna Cauthon tries to turn a double play against Fort Scott on April 23.

Jenna Cauthon led the Louisburg bats with three hits and a double in the game to go along with 3 RBIs. Izzy Moreland also had three hits, to go along with a double and 2 RBIs.

Junior Brynley Bauer and Ashley Moreau each had a pair of hits, while Addy Stohs and Rylee Hickey both recorded a double. Senior Megan Quinn also had 2 RBIs.