Spencer and Theriot hit their first varsity home runs; St.Al defeats TA 9-3

TALLULAH, LA.(VDN)—The St. Aloysius softball team went on the road to defeat Tallulah Academy 9-3. Madison Spencer and Megan Theriot each hit their first varsity home runs in the win, both proving to be game-changers.

“This was very exciting,” Spencer said. “This is actually where I hit my first varsity home run in practice, and now I’ve done it in a game on the same field.”

Madelyn Kavanaugh opened the game with a double, but the Lady Flashes were held scoreless in the first inning. The bats came alive in the third when Kavanaugh hit an RBI single. Spencer followed with a home run over the fence, bringing in two more runs as she and Kavanaugh crossed the plate.

Before the inning ended, Ruthie Britton belted a triple to keep the momentum going and give St. Al a 3-0 lead.

Tallulah Academy got on the board in the fourth inning after a single by Moberly and a run scored on an error. The Lady Flashes answered in the next inning when Kavanaugh stole home to make it 4-1.

The sixth inning was the most productive for St. Al. Kennadi Blassingame stole home, and shortly after, Theriot hit a three-run homer to extend the lead to 8-1.

“The adrenaline was up, and I’ve been working on it at practice,” Theriot said. “I’m just glad I finally did it in a game.”

Connelly added an RBI single in the seventh to make it 9-1. Tallulah Academy scored two more runs in the bottom of the inning, but it wasn’t enough.

Kavanaugh went a perfect 4-for-4 at the plate with one RBI and five stolen bases.

“I’ve been working really hard, and I’m not dipping anymore,” Kavanaugh said. “Getting those hits today shows that the work we’ve been putting in is paying off.”

Britton finished with two hits, while Theriot (3 RBIs), Spencer (2 RBIs), Connelly (1 RBI), Mallory Spencer and Analeigh Herring each had one hit.

Addy Lyons, Blassingame and Theriot each had two stolen bases, while Britton added one. Freshman pitcher Mallory Spencer struck out seven in the win.

For Tallulah Academy, Malone struck out 12 batters, while Ray and Moberly each had two hits.

Junior High

The St. Al junior high team also earned a 5-2 win. Madison Connelly had a double and two RBIs, while Joy Dement hit a single and recorded two strikeouts. Elise Kavanaugh threw her first strikeout, and Lizzie McSherry added an RBI.

St. Al will travel to face Tensas Academy on Tuesday.

Porter’s Chapel Academy

Porter’s Chapel Academy fell 16-2 in its season opener to Park Place Academy. Mia Abdo, Brooklynn Nicholson, Raedon Busby and Lauren Rae Davis each had one hit.

PCA will travel to play Clinton Christian on Thursday.