Zachary's Ashley Lopez (21) releases a pitch against Denham during Thursday's game on March 8, 2018.
Zachary's Ashley Lopez (21) releases a pitch against Denham during Thursday's game on March 8, 2018.
Denham's Madison Wolverton (5) swings at a pitch during Thursday's game on March 8, 2018.
Denham's Madison Wolverton (5) rushes down the baseline to first after hitting a ground ball towards base during Thursday's game on March 8, 2018.
Zachary's Brooke Martinéz (35) prepares to swing at a pitch during Thursday's game on March 8, 2018.
Zachary's head softball coach Courtney Barbour watches as a play unfolds near first base during Thursday's game on March 8, 2018.
Zachary's Sam Bankston (8) dashes quickly to first after a successful hit during Thursday's game on March 8, 2018.
Zachary's Abriane Parker (9) swings at a pitch during Thursday's game on March 8, 2018.
Denham's Karlie Galloway (18) reaches for a pitch during Thursday's game on March 8, 2018.
Denham's head softball coach Leslie Efferson-Yellott speaks with her players between innings during Thursday's game on March 8, 2018.
Zachary's infield meets near the pitcher's mound after getting an out during Thursday's game on March 8, 2018.
Denham's Paige Luquette (25) tips the ball towards the ground during Thursday's game on March 8, 2018.
Denham's Paige Luquette (25) swings at a pitch during Thursday's game on March 8, 2018.
Denham's head softball coach Leslie Efferson-Yellott watches as one of her players steps up to the plate during Thursday's game on March 8, 2018.
Denham's Layne Miley (27) takes a few practice swings in before heading to the plate during Thursday's game on March 8, 2018.
Zachary's Carsyn Martel (44) tips the ball foul towards third base during Thursday's game on March 8, 2018.
Denham's Kaitlyn Friedman (21) throws the ball to first during Thursday's game on March 8, 2018.
Denham's Zoie Sedberry (7) throws the ball to the pitcher during Thursday's game on March 8, 2018.
Denham's Carsyn Martel (44) slides safely into second base during Thursday's game on March 8, 2018.
Denham's Natalie Parker (13) winds up for the pitch during Thursday's game on March 8, 2018.
Denham's Paige Luquette (25) throws the ball to first to attempt an out during Thursday's game on March 8, 2018.
Denham Springs pitcher Natalie Parker (13) returned to the circle in 2018 and helped the Jackets to the Class 5A state regionals.
Denham's Colin Macias (16) retrieves a ball from left field ready to throw to second during Thursday's game on March 8, 2018.
Zachary's head softball coach Courtney Barbour cheers on one her players as they step up to bat during Thursday's game on March 8, 2018.
Zachary's Sam Bankston (8) gets low to ground a ball during Thursday's game on March 8, 2018.
Denham coach Leslie Efferson-Yellott
Zachary's Brianne Bankston (1) catches the ball for an out at first as Denham's Noa Vallejo (12) rushes to first during Thursday's game on March 8, 2018.
Zachary's Abriane Parker (9) catches a pitch during Thursday's game on March 8, 2018.
