Softball - Needville and La Grange

[PutMeInCoach]

Any details on the next round? When, where, series? Who's your pick?

[Reds fan]

Tough one....but I'd favor Needville in this one, lots of speed and offense. Should be a great match up.

[PutMeInCoach]

Needville has been going 1 game in the playoffs. Think this one will go series or 1 game? Or which would you rather see. I think I'd like to see a series, 1 during the week and 2 on the weekend.

LG has some good defense, which I think can counter their speed. But your right, going to be a great matchup.

[Reds fan]

Originally posted by PutMeInCoach
Needville has been going 1 game in the playoffs. Think this one will go series or 1 game? Or which would you rather see. I think I'd like to see a series, 1 during the week and 2 on the weekend.

LG has some good defense, which I think can counter their speed. But your right, going to be a great matchup.

Needville lost toss in 1st series, took one game in second due to prom etc. I think both will want series and rightly so. Defense must not be just good but very good to beat Needville...they put the ball in play, run very well and smart.

[scrub c]

I have seen needville play once this season.

VERY VERY good defense...

[Reds fan]

Originally posted by scrub c
I have seen needville play once this season.

VERY VERY good defense...

Yes, very good and they need to be. Their pitcher is not a hard thrower but has good spins. Good teams will put the ball in play against her often but she gets by with the defense behind her.

[PutMeInCoach]

LG is a team that will put the ball in play. Definately will come down to which team will be the most solid on the defensive end. Sounds like this game/series will be a very exciting one to watch. Can't wait! Will definately be at this one.

[themsu97]

as we all know... at this point in the playoffs there are no slouches... every series will be tough and great to watch... good luck to both teams but I will be rooting for the Jays

[PutMeInCoach]

No slouches, but there are better matchups than others. These 2 teams are pretty well evenly matched all round. Not just a dominate pitcher getting the job done.

[3ABirdMan]

Sorry for the delay in this post.......

Congrats to Needville on their win over Bridge City last Friday. They proved why there was a 3-way tie in D24!

Needville will be tough to knock off, and I wish them the best! They have excellent team speed, and cover the field VERY well defensively. They are VERY well coached and skilled! And I have not seen a team that hits as well 1-9 in a LONG time! All-in-all - an EXCELLENT team!

Good Luck, Lady Jays!

[Old Tiger]

I'll take a playoff experience LG team. Great coaching and always has talent.

[Reds fan]

UIL bracket shows game(s) @ Weimar...anyone have dates and times?

Great field for playoffs, hope I can be there!

[pirate4state]

Originally posted by Reds fan
UIL bracket shows game(s) @ Weimar...anyone have dates and times?

Great field for playoffs, hope I can be there!

I received info that it was one game at 7pm on Friday.

[Reds fan]

Originally posted by pirate4state
I received info that it was one game at 7pm on Friday.

Thanks!

Matchup under a one game scenario:

Experience- La Grange and Needville are both young teams, both pitchers are sophmore class but i think Jays overall have more depth... advantage Jays

Pitching- LG has two quality pitchers, Jays rely on one...advantage Leps... but with 1 game series???

Hitting- Needville strong 1-9...advantage Jays

Team Speed- advantage Jays

Defense- both solid but needville has the edge
Coaching- even

Coin flip determining home / visitor will be a big factor also.

This should be a very close game but IMO Needville edges this one out. Good luck to both teams!!

[PutMeInCoach]

Matchup under a one game scenario:

Experience- La Grange has quite a bit of depth. Can move players around without affecting the play of the game. Needville as well - even


Pitching- LG advantage, never know what will happen in a 1 game. I one is off then they have a couple others. Jay's don't have this. Advantage - LG

Hitting- Needville strong 1-9 as well as LG. Look at both team batting average on MaxPreps...pretty much even. No advantage

Team Speed- advantage Jays, but LG has some kids with some speed. Not slow by no means.

Defense- even

Coaching- even

LG is vistors, doesn't make a difference to those kids.

This should be a very close game but IMO Needville edges this one out. Good luck to both teams!!