By Terry Carter,
Katy softball is a traditional power, and head coach Kalum Haack is hunting another unbeaten District 19-6A crown.
It’s within sight.
The Lady Tigers (24-3, 11-0) are ranked No. 8 in Texas by MaxPreps and continue to grow that reputation. Remember Haack does not play for a playoff spot — his teams play to become the best.
Fortunately Katy has talented rivals in District 19-6A and Region III to measure its mettle. Only Santa Fe, Clear Springs and Friendswood have bested the Lady Tiger.
In league play, Seven Lakes (10-12, 6-4) battled and lost a 3-1 contest, and Mayde Creek (8-6, 5-4) fell 2-0 on April 4.
League play ends about April 22, and Katy leads the district race by a large margin. Cinco Ranch (14-8, 8-3) is second with Seven Lakes, Mayde Creek and Tompkins (8-7, 5-4) leading the race for second, third and fourth place.
Taylor (12-11-1, 4-6) retains a shot at the playoffs, but the Lady Mustangs will need a home victory over Morton Ranch (0-12, 0-10) today and three more victories before they meet Katy on April 21 in the district finale.
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- Katy’s pitching is solid and a major ingredient in their annual success on the diamond. They will need it again this spring. (Photo by Terry Carter/UDPhotos)
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- Katy softball Kalum Haack has built a winning tradition on the softball diamond for the Lady Tigers. The team has won two state championships and made numerous deep runs in the postseason. (Photo by Terry Carter/UDPhotos)
