In their first matchup of the Highway 11 Showdown, the Lady Cats overcame an early 4-0 deficit against Whitewright to secure an 18-12 victory on Tuesday, March 19.

Maddie Oates showcased exceptional plate discipline, drawing three walks. Taylor Vick's triple in the first inning ignited a nine-run surge, propelling Tom Bean to a 9-4 lead. The Lady Cats offense remained potent, adding runs in the second and third innings. Tom Bean's offense was led by Nelson and Ryan Jones, each contributing three hits. Aly Low stood out with four RBIs, while Brooklyn Varney displayed patience with four walks and two stolen bases. The team demonstrated discipline with a total of 13 walks and aggressive baserunning, totaling four stolen bases.

In the field, Emma Nelson pitched effectively to earn the win for the Lady Cats.

The Lady Cats look to build upon this performance when they face Honey Grove on Friday, March 22, at 6:00 PM in Honey Grove.