Fall Ball Softball

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October 22nd, 2024, 03:30 pm
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Fall Ball Softball

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The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball team opens its fall exhibition schedule this week at Yvette Girouard Field at Lamson Park taking the field on Wednesday, October 23 and Saturday, October 26.

Play begins on Wednesday (Oct. 23) at 6:00 p.m. when the Ragin' Cajuns host Pearl River Community College in their fall ball opener. Louisiana will be back at Lamson Park on Saturday (Oct. 26) at 3:00 p.m. for a split doubleheader against Northwest Florida State College and Pensacola State College.

It's an opportunity for fans to get their first look at the squad assembled and directed by program alum Alyson Habetz in her first year as head coach.

Admission for the contests is $5 cash-only at the gate on the day of the game. All proceeds go directly to support the Softball Centerfield Club. All tickets are General Admission.

The Louisiana Athletics Clear Bag Policy will be in effect; permitted items can be viewed here.

Concessions will be available for purchase (no outside food/drinks allowed).

The 2025 Ragin' Cajuns are led by four-year veterans Laney Credeur, Kayla Falterman and Maddie Hayden looking to leave their lasting imprint on the Ragin' Cajuns legacy. Other key returning players include sure-handed shortstop Cecilia Vasquez who led the team in home runs in conference play last season and All-Sun Belt performer Sam Roe coming off career-highs in average (.320), base hits (58), and RBI (39).

The newcomers are highlighted by the eight additions Habetz and her staff made this summer that includes veteran pitchers Sage Hoover and Tyra Clary plus postseason experience in McNeese transfers Erin Ardoin and Brooke Otto. UL also welcomed a group of six first-time freshmen headlined by infielder Emily Smith who ranked Top 15 nationally among the high school ranks in home runs and RBI last spring.

ABOUT LOUISIANA
The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball program's rich tradition includes six Women's College World Series appearances, eight NCAA Super Regional berths and 33 NCAA Regional appearances which ranks as seventh-most in NCAA history.

Louisiana (45-19, 22-2 SBC in 2024), the five-time reigning Sun Belt Conference regular season champions, made its 25th consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance last spring which was highlighted by a national seed (No. 13) and host site at Lamson Park.

The Ragin' Cajuns are currently preparing for the 2025 season which marks the first under Alyson Habetz's guidance. A celebrated Ragin' Cajuns student-athlete and renowned softball coach, she was named the fifth head coach in Louisiana Softball's storied history on June 25, 2024.

A native of nearby Crowley, Louisiana, Habetz ascends to the head coach ranks in her hometown area of the Acadiana region. A basketball and softball player for the Ragin' Cajuns from 1990-95, she returns to where her impactful contributions to women's athletics began.

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October 22nd, 2024, 10:30 pm
Looney Lou

Re: Fall Begins This Week for Cajuns Softball

Seven players from the last Glasco team chose to remain here to continue to play as a Ragin Cajun. They are: Laney Credeur, Maddie Hayden, Kayla Falterman, Cecelia Vasquez, Sam Roe, Sam Ryan, and Lexie Delbrey. They deserve a Break Out Crowd to Thank them for remaining here.
October 23rd, 2024, 02:05 am
Looney Lou

Re: Fall Begins This Week for Cajuns Softball

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Originally Posted by Looney Lou

Seven players from the last Glasco team chose to remain here to continue to play as a Ragin Cajun. They are: Laney Credeur, Maddie Hayden, Kayla Falterman, Cecelia Vasquez, Sam Roe, Sam Ryan, and Lexie Delbrey. They deserve a Break Out Crowd to Thank them for remaining here.

The names of two other remaining players were omitted. Add Gabby Stutes and Lilly Soto to the seven, making it nine returning this year. Stutes and Soto were red shirted during Glasco's final year.
October 23rd, 2024, 06:38 am
JMV JustMyView

Re: Fall Begins This Week for Cajuns Softball

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Originally Posted by Looney Lou

The names of two other remaining players were omitted. Add Gabby Stutes and Lilly Soto to the seven, making it nine returning this year. Stutes and Soto were red shirted during Glasco's final year.

Deshia Williams also stayed with the team.
October 23rd, 2024, 05:44 pm
RedBug58

Re: Fall Ball Begins This Week for Cajuns Softball

How are we looking as far as pitching?
October 23rd, 2024, 07:39 pm
Turbine

Re: Fall Ball Begins This Week for Cajuns Softball

Pearle River 01
Louisiana 07
October 23rd, 2024, 07:48 pm
60swerethebest

Re: Fall Ball Begins This Week for Cajuns Softball

Hate that I have to miss this one.
October 23rd, 2024, 08:47 pm
SlickRick

Re: Fall Ball Begins This Week for Cajuns Softball

How did we look?
October 23rd, 2024, 08:50 pm
BBcajun

Re: Fall Ball Begins This Week for Cajuns Softball

Looked good. Quick & very athletic. This team will be well coached.
October 23rd, 2024, 09:35 pm
JMV JustMyView

Re: Fall Ball Begins This Week for Cajuns Softball

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Originally Posted by SlickRick

How did we look?

Just saw your text, I will call you tomorrow. I forgot you are in South Carolina.
October 23rd, 2024, 10:33 pm
Looney Lou

Re: Fall Begins This Week for Cajuns Softball

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Originally Posted by JMV JustMyView

Deshia Williams also stayed with the team.

Correct Dayzja Williams.
October 24th, 2024, 03:26 am
NewsCopy

Re: Fall Begins This Week for Cajuns Softball

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October 24th, 2024, 07:37 am
CajunVic

Re: Fall Ball Begins This Week for Cajuns Softball

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Originally Posted by JMV JustMyView

Just saw your text, I will call you tomorrow. I forgot you are in South Carolina.

couldn’t you just have texted him back and saved space here . . .
October 24th, 2024, 09:17 am
Esqueleto

Re: Fall Ball Begins This Week for Cajuns Softball

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Originally Posted by CajunVic

couldn’t you just have texted him back and saved space here . . .

Then, how would we know that slick texted him?
October 24th, 2024, 09:35 am
CajunVic

Re: Fall Ball Begins This Week for Cajuns Softball

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Originally Posted by Esqueleto

Then, how would we know that slick texted him?

yes
October 24th, 2024, 10:06 am
JMV JustMyView

Re: Fall Ball Begins This Week for Cajuns Softball

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Originally Posted by Esqueleto

Then, how would we know that slick texted him?

Slick was in South Carolina(one time zone ahead of Louisiana) at a Marine Corp boot camp graduation. I'm sure his cellphone was on silent. You guys are clueless.
October 24th, 2024, 01:26 pm
Million$Mullet

Re: Fall Ball Begins This Week for Cajuns Softball

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Originally Posted by JMV JustMyView

Slick was in South Carolina(one time zone ahead of Louisiana) at a Marine Corp boot camp graduation. I'm sure his cellphone was on silent. You guys are clueless.

Someone is certainly less than when it comes to clues.
October 24th, 2024, 02:08 pm
VObserver

Re: Fall Ball Begins This Week for Cajuns Softball

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Originally Posted by RedBug58

How are we looking as far as pitching?

We pitched everyone but Sage Hoover [and Lexie Delbrey, who is out indefinitely]; two innings each for Sam Ryan, Mallory Wheeler and Tyra Clary, and one for Bethany Noble. Sam Ryan and Tyra Clary both threw in the 63-65 mph range and had lots of movement on their pitches and located the ball very well. Mallory Wheeler throws a good bit harder than any of the others; she hit 68 a few times. She was effective, but a little less efficient in locating the ball. Bethany Noble looked ok, too. Any of these 4 is capable of beating anyone in the SBC, given any run support. If Wheeler tightens up a little on her control, she will be a beast. I expect we will pitch by committee, especially against top tier teams.

I am hoping that Sage Hoover is good to go; we will know after this weekend.

We hit the ball well, which was expected against this level of competition. We will be very different offensively from the past. We did almost no slapping, but bunted very effectively. We have speed to burn on the base paths.

Defensively, I believe we are as good in the outfield as last year, and better in the infield. Our upper classman transfers all looked really good defensively. Brook Otto looked better than anyone we have had at 3rd base in a while. McKayla Ferguson was also solid there. Savannah White was really solid at catcher. Mia Liscano played well at both 2nd base and SS, and Erin Ardoin played well in LF.

Redshirt freshmen Gabby Stutes and Lillian Soto looked good as well.

The true freshmen struggled a bit at the plate, but several have really good speed, and Mia Norwood looked good at 3rd when she was in. None of the freshman outfielders got anything hit their way, so I am in the dark there. Emily Smith was a bit awkward in her footwork at 1st base, but I think that is a teachable issue.

Overall, I have not changed my mind about my preseason prediction of 40+ wins, an SBC Championship and a Regional appearance.
October 24th, 2024, 03:48 pm
JMV JustMyView

Re: Fall Ball Begins This Week for Cajuns Softball

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Originally Posted by Million$Mullet

Someone is certainly less than when it comes to clues.

If you want to pump up CV and Esqueleto go for it. My post is facts. Ask Rick if you don't believe me.
October 24th, 2024, 04:32 pm
RedBug58

Re: Fall Ball Begins This Week for Cajuns Softball

Thanks for the info. I was a little nervous after so many players left. I thought it might take a couple years to build it back up.
October 24th, 2024, 05:37 pm
JMV JustMyView

Re: Fall Ball Begins This Week for Cajuns Softball

Quote:

Originally Posted by VObserver

We pitched everyone but Sage Hoover [and Lexie Delbrey, who is out indefinitely]; two innings each for Sam Ryan, Mallory Wheeler and Tyra Clary, and one for Bethany Noble. Sam Ryan and Tyra Clary both threw in the 63-65 mph range and had lots of movement on their pitches and located the ball very well. Mallory Wheeler throws a good bit harder than any of the others; she hit 68 a few times. She was effective, but a little less efficient in locating the ball. Bethany Noble looked ok, too. Any of these 4 is capable of beating anyone in the SBC, given any run support. If Wheeler tightens up a little on her control, she will be a beast. I expect we will pitch by committee, especially against top tier teams.

I am hoping that Sage Hoover is good to go; we will know after this weekend.

We hit the ball well, which was expected against this level of competition. We will be very different offensively from the past. We did almost no slapping, but bunted very effectively. We have speed to burn on the base paths.

Defensively, I believe we are as good in the outfield as last year, and better in the infield. Our upper classman transfers all looked really good defensively. Brook Otto looked better than anyone we have had at 3rd base in a while. McKayla Ferguson was also solid there. Savannah White was really solid at catcher. Mia Liscano played well at both 2nd base and SS, and Erin Ardoin played well in LF.

Redshirt freshmen Gabby Stutes and Lillian Soto looked good as well.

The true freshmen struggled a bit at the plate, but several have really good speed, and Mia Norwood looked good at 3rd when she was in. None of the freshman outfielders got anything hit their way, so I am in the dark there. Emily Smith was a bit awkward in her footwork at 1st base, but I think that is a teachable issue.

Overall, I have not changed my mind about my preseason prediction of 40+ wins, an SBC Championship and a Regional appearance.

We will not know the true starters until the season starts. But unofficially and my opinion only I believe 6 of the 9 spots are sowed up as long as they stay healthy. As always things could change.