LaSalleâÂÂs first baseman Noah Parham (21) catches a throw from Bryson Ganey (19) to record another out during a recent game.
LaSalleâÂÂs Clay Clark slides safely into home during a recent game to put another run on the board for another Tiger win.
LaSalleâÂÂs Dannen Roark (8) slides safely into home to score another run for the Tigers in a recent game.
LaSalle senior Josh Jones has been a force on the mound and at the plate for the Tigers this year and looks to help his team advance deep into the playoffs that begin next week. The Tigers are currently ranked #2 in Division IV and are hoping to ride their momentum from the end of the regular season into the LHSAA state playoffs.The LaSalle Tigers claimed a 14-4 victory Tuesday, April 4, despite a big push by Northwood in the first inning.
Northwood took an early lead as an error helped the Gators score runs in the first inning.
LaSalle knotted up the game at 3 as Joshua Jones’ sacrifice fly scored a run for the Tigers. LaSalle took the lead for good when they scored 7 runs in the third inning.
In the third, Clay Clark doubled, scoring a run, Kale Murphrey was hit by a pitch scoring a run, Jones singled on a 0-2 count scoring one run and Bryson Ganey singled on a 3-2 count scoring two runs.
Brady Tatum earned the win for LaSalle, allowing only one hit and three runs over four innings. He also struck out 9 Gator batters.
Jones closed out the game by throwing one inning out of the bullpen. In the game, LaSalle racked up 10 hits as Clay Clark and Bryson Ganey each had two hits apiece.
LaSalle finished District 3-1A play with a 3-1 record. LaSalle, St. Mary’s and Logansport are all tied with one loss each in district play. Logansport has one district game left to play which could determine the final district championship standings. As of right now, the Tigers sit in a tie for the district championship.
The regular season will end Monday, April 17, with a trip to Shreveport to take on Northwood-Shreve in the regular season finale. The Falcons are a powerhouse in Class 4A and a win Monday will help boost the Tiger’s power points and their confidence as they head into the playoffs.
Currently, LaSalle has an 11-4 overall record and sit in the #2 position in the Division IV Non-Select power points. This Tiger team is being led by a group of seniors that have been to the state tournament in Sulphur every year of their high school career.
They look to continue that streak of trips to Sulphur with a long run in the playoffs.
All of the LaSalle Tiger playoff games will be covered by Sandlot Sports Network.
We hope to see you at the games.
