By Paige Gurgainers

The Lakeside Little Warriors 5/6 baseball team traveled to Monroe last Thursday, November 21, winning one, 6-1, and tying the second, 4-4. 

In the first game, the Warriors faced Ouachita Christian School (OCS) getting on the board early in the first inning with two runs. 

But they came back for an even bigger third inning. 

Pitcher Kason Shaw only gave up one hit and one run in over two innings, striking out four and walking three.  

Gunner Sparks went two-for-two in the batter’s box with Reed Powell and Kaleb Kidd also earning one run for Lakeside. Grant Mooreland scored with two walks. Albert Bourbon stole two bases.  

In the second game, their opponent, Jesus the Good Shepherd (JGS), put up more of a fight. 

The Little Warriors hit the scoreboard in the top of the first inning with Landrie Myers singling, scoring one run. Tripp Glass went one-for-one at the plate batting in two runs. A ground out by Conner extended the lead to 4-1 in the top of the second.  

JGS came back to tie the game in the bottom of the third.  

Myers started the game for Lakeside on the mound, allowing one hit and four runs over two innings, striking out five and walking six.  

The Little Warriors will be taking a short hiatus to celebrate Thanksgiving with their families, but will be returning to the field at the Minden Recreation Center next week. Please follow the Lakeside “Little Warriors” Sports Facebook page to stay up to date on upcoming game times.