Kaplan Lady Pirates off to impressive start in 2025

KAPLAN – The Kaplan Lady Pirates’ softball team is off to a hot start in 2025, posting a 6-1 record.
While Lady Pirates’ head coach Brittany LeBeouf is replacing the production and leadership of current Alabama freshman Kennedy Marceaux and current BRCC freshman Briley LeBeouf, her team has already defeated powerhouses Iowa, John Curtis, and Lutcher this season.
“We have a young team, starting four freshmen,” LeBeouf said.  “Our seniors do a good job of keeping them always composed.  We make a mistake; it’s the next ball.”
The four freshmen starters are  Liberty Greene (second base), Gabby Braus (centerfield),  Emma Sherman (designated player) and Cheyanne Breaux (third base).
LeBeouf likes what she sees thus far.
“I think we showed that this weekend against some great competition.  We still have a lot of work to do, but I’m happy with what I’m seeing early. We have to keep working and getting better every day.” LeBeouf credits her team’s work during the off-season for their crispness in the Spring.  She believes discipline is the key. 
“Our workout regimen in the Fall, all preseason, was military-type stuff to be mentally tough and disciplined,” she explained.  “Waking up at 6 a.m. all summer long shows discipline, and we’re very disciplined when we play.
“That’s how we run this program.  We preach discipline.  Good things come with discipline.”
Another bright spot for LeBeouf has been Lexi Greene’s pitching. The sophomore southpaw has 63 strikeouts and 16 walks in 36 innings. 
“Lexi works really hard,” LeBeouf said.  “She’s day in and day out putting in extra work.  She leaves practice and goes to pitch more.  Her preparation shows.  She’s composed on the mound.  She keeps our team calm.”      
Kaplan played six games in seven days to begin the season.  On Tuesday, February 25, they kicked off the 2025 regular season with a 23-0 shellacking of Rayne.   Then they beat Iowa 5-0 on consecutive days, Denham Springs 10-0, John Curtis 4-1, and Lutcher 3-1 before taking Sunday off.
The Lady Pirates kicked off District 5-3A play on Monday, defeating the Erath Lady Bobcats 16-0.
“For the last couple of years, we’ve been starting district earlier,” LeBeouf said.  “We like to play district early so we can prepare for the playoffs late in the season.”
Greene started in the circle and pitched two innings, allowing no runs on no hits and one walk while striking out four.  Emma Sherman pitched the final inning, striking out all three batters she faced.
Abbigale Ford drove in five runs on three doubles to lead Kaplan at the plate.  Greene had a double and two RBI, while Addyson Hebert and Jenna Duhon each had a double and one RBI.  Drew Kass had a single and one RBI.

Southside...7
Kaplan..,,....6

In Thursday’s game against Southside, the Lady Pirates lost the lead late in a 7-6 defeat. 
The game was tied at six in the top of the seventh when Kobi Lam grounded out, scoring one run.
Kaplan was the first to get on the board in the second when Liberty Greene grounded out, scoring one run.
KHS added one run in the third inning. Baleigh Landry grounded out, making the score 2-0.
Southside took the lead in the top of the sixth. Briley Lovell homered to center field, scoring three runs, to give Southside a 6-4 lead.
Lexi Greene homered to left field, which helped the Lady Pirates tie the game at six in the bottom of the sixth.
Lexi Greene began the game for  KHS on the hill.
The pitcher surrendered 10 hits and seven runs (six earned) over seven innings, striking out nine and walking six. 
Leadoff hitter  Liberty Greene KHS had two hits in three at-bats. Greene also stole three bases.