Mangham turned in an impressive three-game stretch, combining late-game execution, explosive offense and steady pitching to secure wins over Caldwell Parish, Rayville and Delta Charter.
The week opened with a narrow 6-5 victory over Caldwell Parish on April 6, as the Lady Dragons used a four-run fourth inning to seize momentum and hold on late.
Mangham collected seven hits in the contest. Kennedy McMurray led the offense, going 2-for-3 with an RBI and two runs scored, while Ava Glass finished 1-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored.
Micaela Turner added a 2-for-3 performance with two RBIs and a run scored, and Madelyn Wiggins contributed two RBIs and scored once. Shelbie Pruitt chipped in with a hit and an RBI.
Ella Dickens and Ellie Barton each recorded hits, while Emmalyn Hardie added an at-bat as Mangham spread production throughout the lineup.
The Lady Dragons showed extra-base ability with doubles from Glass, McMurray, Turner and Pruitt. Turner, Glass, McMurray, Wiggins and Pruitt all drove in runs, and Wiggins added a stolen base.
In the circle, Marra Beth Hutson pitched a complete game, allowing five runs on eight hits over seven innings while striking out one.
Mangham committed three errors defensively.
Mangham followed with a dominant 17-0 victory over Rayville on April 7, ending the game early via the mercy rule.
The Lady Dragons erupted for eight runs in the first inning and nine more in the second, finishing with 11 hits while drawing 11 walks and striking out just five times.
McMurray again led the offense, going 2-for-3 with two RBIs and a run scored. Hannah Williamson finished 2-for-2 with an RBI and a run scored.
Hutson contributed at the plate and in the circle, going 1-for-1 with three RBIs and two runs scored. Wiggins added a 1-for-1 effort with an RBI and a run scored.
Ella Dickens went 1-for-3 with two RBIs and a run scored, while Glass added a hit, an RBI and two runs.
Maddie Hawthorne finished 1-for-2 with two RBIs and a run scored.
Turner and Hardie each recorded hits and scored, while Pruitt and K. Young added at-bats.
Dickens recorded a double and Hutson added a triple, while Hardie contributed a stolen base.
Hutson also dominated in the circle, pitching a three-inning shutout, allowing one hit while striking out seven without issuing a walk.
Mangham committed no errors defensively.
The Lady Dragons closed the stretch with an 8-3 win over Delta Charter on April 9, using a three-run sixth inning to pull away.
Mangham collected nine hits in the contest. McMurray led the offense, going 2-for-4 with three RBIs and two runs scored, while Pruitt finished 2-for-4 with two RBIs and a run scored.
Turner added a 1-for-2 effort with an RBI and a run scored, and Glass contributed a hit and an RBI. Abigail Hardie went 1-for-3 with a run scored.
Dickens recorded a hit and an RBI, while Wiggins added a hit and a run. Hawthorne also contributed a hit.
The Lady Dragons continued to show extra-base ability, with doubles from Pruitt, McMurray, Hawthorne and Turner. Pruitt added a triple.
Hutson pitched a complete game, allowing three runs on five hits over seven innings while striking out three and walking one. Mangham committed one error.
Across the three games, the Lady Dragons showcased a balanced attack and consistent pitching, using timely hitting and aggressive play to control each matchup and build momentum as the season continues.
