Autumn McCoy

Thursday evening, the Red River Lady Bulldogs team held a night of introductions, team building, and fellowship to celebrate the beginning of the 2025 softball season.

Held at the First United Methodist Church in Coushatta, the girls began the night with introductions from questionnaires given before the event.

Before the introductions were over, the coaches had their own certificates to present. These awards ranged from “Most Likely to Smile in a Serious Situation” to “Most Likely to Make a Viral TikTok” to “Most Likely to Win an Emmy”.

Smiles and laughing were not in short supply.

The most common goal for the season from the vast majority of the girls was to grow as a team.

Next on the agenda, the team, along with parents and families in attendance, enjoyed food and refreshments.

The evening ended with more laughter through more games.

Whether the player is beginning her Senior season or a Freshman getting to know her team better off the field for the first time, a great time was had by all in attendance.

Players this year include Seniors Addison Bounds, Sarah Cormier, Shelby Pickett, and Tiyonna Drakes (not pictured), Junior, Gracie Stephens, Sophomores, Darcey and Destiney Bohannon, Ke’Asha Clark, Alissa Curry, Lauryn Bradley, and Freshmen, Gabi Bounds, Maddie Baxley, Kylie Hester, Ashlee Procell, and Hope Williamson (not pictured).

Coaches this year are Ginger Craig, along with Assistants Elizabeth Keith, Ethan Squires, and Lori Sullivan (not pictured).

The team and coaches would like to send a special thanks to Jana Bounds who headed up the event, along with all the parents and friends who helped and attended.

We all look forward to a great season, and in the words of Coach Craig, let’s “find it, like it, drive it” ladies!