North DeSoto, Calvary, Logansport headline Shreveport area LHSAA softball playoff teams

The 2024 LHSAA softball championships kick off Friday afternoon in Sulphur’s Frasch Park with seven Northwest Louisiana teams vying for one of the 10 championship games on Saturday.

Here’s a look at who will be in the running:

Non-Select Division II

North DeSoto (29-4) vs. North Vermilion (24-6)

When: Noon

Team focus: “Mainly staying within ourselves and playing our game. This place sometimes allows your emotions to get out of control. It’s always — hit good pitches and get the routine outs.” North DeSoto coach Tim Whitman

Non-Select Division III

Many (17-11) vs. Doyle (23-5)

When: 2:30 p.m.

RETIRING:Logansport’s Jen Wheless to retire with a legacy in her rearview

IMPACTFUL:North DeSoto’s Mia Norwood is impacted by daily routine and the loss of her brother

TOP HITTER:Calvary’s Ramsey “Rambo” Walker, an Arkansas signee, is a home run hitting machine

PERFECT GAME:Calvary’s Kynzee Anderson tosses perfect game, while Cavaliers launch homers

Non-Select Division IV

Logansport (24-7) vs. French Settlement (18-10)

When: Noon

Team focus: “Hitting first-pitch strikes early and not getting behind in the count. We’ve had our pitchers throw live at us this week and we are trying to take that approach to the plate with us. We’ve had a great week of preparation and focus.” Logansport coach Kyle Creech

Non-Select Division V

Quitman (27-4) vs Converse (16-8)

When: Noon

Team focus (Converse): “Our key is to stay focused — do what we know to do. Don’t let the moment get too big for us. Focus on keeping a low scoring game.” Converse coach Chris Brumley

Team focus (Quitman): “Just taking it one game at a time and not making the moment too big. Play the game they love the way they have all year.” Quitman coach Justin Dodson

Stanley (21-13) vs. Anacoco (22-10)

When: Noon

Team focus: “Play the game not the opponent. #AllForAubs, for Aubrey Hubier who passed away last September.” Stanley coach Josh Foshee

Select Division III

Calvary (33-2) vs. Notre Dame (27-6)

When: 2:30 p.m.

Team focus: “Our focus is to stay calm, enjoy every moment, and just be us. We’ve prepared, we’re ready, just have to play the game.” Calvary coach Tiffany Wood

Jimmy Watson covers Louisiana sports for the USA TODAY Network. Email him at jwatson@shreveporttimes.com and follow him on Twitter @JimmyWatson6.