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A promotional graphic for Lubbock Christian University (LCU) softball highlights Cat Prisock in two different poses. On the left, she is shown mid-action in a white and blue “Chaps” uniform with a batting helmet, appearing focused as she runs the bases. On the right, she is smiling confidently in a full-body pose, wearing LCU’s light blue softball uniform with red and navy trim, standing near home plate on the field at Maner Park. The background features a bright blue sky above the stadium. Large text at the top reads “GAME DAY LCU SOFTBALL.” On the right side, details of the event are listed: “Lady Chaps vs. Sul Ross State,” with game times noted as Sunday at 1 and 3 PM (doubleheader) at Maner Park in Lubbock, Texas

Home Weekend Finale Heats Up: Lady Chaps Aiming To Get Hot At Right Time

| By: Chris Due (chris.due@lcu.edu)

Lady Chaps Close Out Homestand and Sul Ross Series with Playoff Positioning on the Line

LUBBOCK, Texas (April 13, 2025) – Lubbock Christian University wraps up a five-game regular-season series against Sul Ross State Sunday at 1 p.m. at Maner Park, as the two teams square off in a Lone Star Conference West Division doubleheader that also marks the conclusion of a four-game homestand for the Lady Chaparrals.
  
LONE STAR CONFERENCE SOFTBALL
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Sul Ross St. Maner Park  Sun., Apr. 13 1 p.m. Watch None Stats
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LCU and SRSU Series Snapshot
  • LCU leads the all-time series 2-1.
  • The only prior meeting between the two squads in Lubbock was earlier this season (Feb.8), where LCU won 13-5 in a non-conference meeting. It was the first meeting ever between the two programs.
  • Sunday's doubleheader marks the first time these two teams have met in Lubbock for conference meetings, as the prior Lubbock meeting was a non-conference contest.
  • On Mar. 28, the two teams split a doubleheader in Alpine, Texas, which marked the first conference meetings between the two teams. LCU won the opener 6-3, but fell 8-5 in the second game.
  • Here are some notes on this season's series between the two teams:
    • Kendra Levesque continues to be an offensive force against Sul Ross State, batting .700 through the series with seven hits in 10 at-bats. She has four doubles, drives in four runs, and posts an eye-popping 1.100 slugging percentage while reaching base nearly 73% of the time.
    • The top of the order stays hot as Riley Flores and Kadin Vire each hit .556, combining with Levesque for 17 of the team's 30 total hits. Vire adds a team-high four runs scored and has a perfect 4-for-4 on stolen bases, while Flores has two RBI and a .636 on-base percentage.
    • LCU showcases its extra-base power with nine doubles, two triples, and two home runs across the three games. Six different players have at least one extra-base hit, including Baylea Myers, who has a homer, hits .444, and has driven in three runs.
    • Kawehi Ili continues to come through in big spots, hitting .333 with a home run and a team-best five RBI.
    • Teoni Lamb dominates in the circle, as she has allowed seven hits over 7.0 innings with no earned runs and five strikeouts, holding opposing hitters to a .250 average.
    • Kendall Ward provides a steady presence in relief, logging four shutout innings over two appearances. She has allowed only two hits, issues no walks, and has three strikeouts while continuing her scoreless stretch.
Season Tidbits
  • Lubbock Christian is 26-18 overall and sits tied for fourth in the Lone Star Conference West Division at 9-9, with a 17-17 mark in league play. The Lady Chaps are dominant at home (16-5) but have struggled on the road (6-12). LCU owns wins over several top-half teams, including Angelo State and Oklahoma Christian, and has posted double-digit runs in seven games. Battling for a berth to the Lone Star Conference Championship, LCU sits tied for seventh in the LSC overall standings.
  • Baylea Myers continues to be a steady presence in the Lubbock Christian lineup, ranking 15th in the Lone Star Conference and 111th nationally with a .397 batting average. She leads the Lady Chaps with 54 hits (tied for 10th in LSC), 89 total bases (13th in LSC), and is tied for 6th in the conference with three sacrifice flies. Myers has also driven in 34 runs and leads the team with seven home runs.
  • The Lady Chaps remain a dangerous power-hitting team, ranking 7th in the LSC and 46th nationally with 30 home runs. Myers leads the team with seven, followed by Kendra Levesque with six and Ashlinn Hamilton with four. Nine different players have left the yard this season.
  • LCU is one of the more productive offenses in the conference, ranking 4th in the LSC and 27th nationally with 238 RBI. The Lady Chaps average 5.4 RBI per game (4th in LSC, 45th nationally), have scored 255 total runs (5th in LSC, 38th nationally), and average 5.8 runs per game (5th in LSC, 54th nationally). Their .392 on-base percentage ranks 5th in the LSC and 68th nationally. LCU has drawn 151 walks—4th in the LSC and 23rd nationally—led by Riley Flores, who tops the LSC and ranks 14th nationally with 0.76 walks per game.
  • LCU ranks 2nd in the LSC and 16th nationally with 79 doubles, averaging 1.8 per game (3rd in LSC, 28th nationally). Kendra Levesque leads the LSC and ranks 7th nationally with 18 doubles, while Kristen Boyd is 4th in the LSC with 15.
  • On the bases, the Lady Chaps have tallied 46 stolen bases in 50 attempts, ranking 7th in the LSC and 122nd nationally. Kadin Vire remains perfect with a 13-for-13 mark, and Kawehi Ili is also unblemished at 10-for-10.
  • LCU's pitching staff owns a 3.53 ERA, placing 6th in the LSC and 116th nationally. Kendall Ward continues to be one of the top closers in the country, leading the LSC and ranking 4th nationally with five saves. Teoni Lamb leads the staff in innings pitched (93.1), ranks 16th in the LSC in that category, and is tied for 17th in complete games (8). Lamb averages 6.3 strikeouts per seven innings (12th in LSC).
  • The Lady Chaps have shown excellent situational hitting, ranking tied for second in the LSC and 15th nationally with 18 sacrifice flies. Riley Flores ranks tied for 2nd in the LSC with four, and Baylea Myers is tied for 7th with three.
  • Defensively, LCU has turned 12 double plays, ranking 9th in the LSC and 98th nationally. Their .967 fielding percentage is 6th in the LSC and 55th nationally. Flores continues to shine in the field, ranking 8th in the LSC with 2.07 assists per game and 6th overall with 85 total assists.

Deeper Dive
  • LCU continues to strike early and surge late, outscoring opponents 47–17 in the first inning and 57–20 in the sixth. The Lady Chaps are 19–7 when scoring first, including a 15–3 mark when pushing across a run in the opening frame.
  • Kawehi Ili remains a clutch performer, hitting .415 (17-for-41) with runners in scoring position and .818 (9-for-11) when trying to score a runner from third with less than two outs. She successfully advances runners 56.9% of the time (37-for-65).
  • Kristen Boyd (.440), Kendra Levesque (.348), and Baylea Myers (.395) continue to pace the offense with runners in scoring position. Boyd leads the team with 22 hits in those spots.
  • Yaya Kaaialii is batting .361 with runners in scoring position and .625 (5-for-8) with a runner on third and less than two outs. She has been limited recently by injury.
  • Kristen Boyd also leads the team in two-out RBIs with 15 and advances runners at a 52.1% clip (38-for-73).
  • LCU is 18–2 when scoring six or more runs and a perfect 9–0 when reaching double digits. When held to two runs or fewer, the Lady Chaps are just 1–12.
  • The Lady Chaps are 17–2 when out-hitting their opponent, but only 4–16 when being out-hit.
  • LCU is 16–1 when allowing two runs or fewer and 3–16 when giving up six runs or more.
  • The team holds a 12–1 record when leading after six innings and remains perfect in extra innings at 2–0. They have rallied for three wins when trailing after six.
  • LCU is 4–1 when hitting multiple home runs and 22–6 when keeping opponents homerless.
  • Kristen Boyd leads the way in bases-loaded spots, hitting .571 (4-for-7). Kadin Vire is 3-for-9 (.333), and Piper Garcia is 2-for-3 (.667).
  • LCU is 10–3 when opponents commit multiple errors and 7–2 in shutouts.
  • The Lady Chaps dominate in lopsided games, posting a 14–2 record in games decided by five or more runs.
 
Lone Star Conference Breakdown
  • This season is LCU's sixth season in the LSC.
  • LCU is 112-69 all-time in LSC play.
  • The Lady Chaps went 24-18 last season in conference (sixth place in the standings).
  • Snapshot of last season in the LSC for LCU.
    • LCU is hit .308 in conference, with 40 home runs (allowed 28).
    • The pitching staff had a 2.81 ERA in LSC play, with 211 strikeouts in 269.1 innings and held opponents to a .246 batting average.
  • LCU sits at 17–17 in Lone Star Conference play entering the weekend. The Lady Chaps are hitting .277 as a team in league games, with 26 home runs, 62 doubles, and a .373 on-base percentage.
  • Baylea Myers continues to anchor the offense, batting .369 with a 1.058 OPS. She leads the team in total bases (65) and hits (38), while adding 10 doubles, five home runs, 21 RBI, and a .631 slugging percentage.
  • Yaya Kaaialii, when active, has been a reliable hitter in the lineup, sporting a .364 average and team-high .488 on-base percentage. She's scored 20 runs and contributed 11 RBI with six doubles and two homers.
  • Kendra Levesque paces the team in RBI (28) and extra-base hits (19), carrying a .340 average with 13 doubles, six home runs, and a 1.039 OPS.
  • Kristen Boyd ranks among the LSC leaders in doubles (13) and boasts a .333 average with 26 RBI and a .987 OPS.
  • Kadin Vire continues to set the table at the top of the order, hitting .310 with 35 hits, 12 RBI, and 48 total bases. She's a perfect 8-for-8 in stolen base attempts and holds a .363 OBP.
  • Ashlinn Hamilton has delivered timely power from the middle of the lineup, hitting .299 with six doubles, four home runs, and 15 RBI across 23 starts.
  • Piper Garcia has added depth with a .261 average, three home runs, and 11 RBI in 21 starts.
  • Kawehi Ili has reached base at a .357 clip, tallying 14 RBI with four doubles and 17 walks across 33 starts.
  • Riley Flores has drawn 23 walks and driven in 12 runs despite a .211 average, contributing a .388 OBP and four doubles.
  • The LCU pitching staff carries a 3.74 ERA in conference play, holding opponents to a .269 average across 215.0 innings.
  • Reese Farrar owns the team's lowest ERA (2.10) in LSC games, allowing just six earned runs over 20.0 innings. She's limited hitters to a .231 average with 11 strikeouts and only three walks.
  • Kendall Ward has been a standout in relief, posting a 2–1 record with four saves and a 3.10 ERA. She's issued just one walk and struck out 11 over 20.1 innings.
  • Teoni Lamb continues to lead the staff in innings pitched (79.2), going 5–7 with a 3.25 ERA, 73 strikeouts, and a .257 opponent average across 17 appearances (15 starts).
  • Natalee Gray has added steady production in the circle with a 3.37 ERA, 3–2 record, and 19 strikeouts over 35.1 innings. She produced LCU's lone no-hitter with a 5.0-inning complete game effort on Apr. 11 against UT Permian Basin.
 
Home Sweet Home
  • LCU is 343-62 (84.7%) all-time in home games at Maner Park.
  • Last season, LCU was 15-6 at home (24-8 in 2023). Last season marked the first time in program history that LCU did not host a non-conference game 
  • This season, LCU is 16-5 at home.
  • LCU has outscored opponents 156-70 at home, averaging 7.43 runs per game with a run differential of +4.10.
  • Yaya Kaaialii has led the LCU offense at home, batting .489 with 22 hits, 7 doubles, 2 home runs, and 14 RBI. She leads the team in OBP (.593) and slugging (.778).
  • Kendra Levesque has elevated her production to a .431 average with 28 hits, 9 doubles, a triple, 4 home runs, and 18 RBI, sporting a team-best .785 slugging percentage.
  • Kristen Boyd is the team's RBI leader at home with 25. She's hitting .407 with 24 hits and 8 doubles.
  • Baylea Myers is batting .383 at home with 23 hits, 5 doubles, 3 home runs, and 15 RBI.
  • Kadin Vire remains a spark plug, hitting .364 with 24 hits and 13 RBI while staying perfect defensively (1.000 FLD%).
  • Riley Flores (.268 AVG, 11 H, 2B, 3B, 11 RBI) and Kawehi Ili (.241 AVG, 13 H, 3 HR, 15 RBI) have combined for 26 RBI and 5 extra-base hits at home.
  • Piper Garcia (.370 AVG, 10 H, 2 HR, 10 RBI) and Madison Ruiz (.333 AVG, 8 H, 2 3B, 5 RBI) continue to deliver in clutch situations.
  • LCU is hitting .349 as a team at Maner Park with 145 RBI and 23 stolen bases in 24 attempts.
  • Teoni Lamb anchors the pitching staff at home with a 2.56 ERA, 4-3 record, and 50 strikeouts over a team-high 43.2 innings, limiting opponents to a .224 average.
  • Natalee Gray adds depth in the circle, boasting a 2.84 ERA with 24 strikeouts in 24.2 innings and holding hitters to a .242 average.
  • Ashlinn Hamilton (3.15 ERA), Kendall Ward (3.23 ERA), and Reese Farrar (5.25 ERA) have each contributed key innings in support roles.
  • The staff has posted a 3.05 ERA at home with 133 strikeouts over 131.0 innings and a collective .245 opponent batting average.
 
Streaking Along
  • Baylea Myers' nine-game hitting streak remains the longest by a Lady Chap this season. Kendra Levesque currently holds the longest active hitting streak at five games.
  • Riley Flores owns the longest active on-base streak at 13 games, while Yaya Kaaialii leads the team with a season-best streak of 20 consecutive games reaching base.
  • Myers continues to lead LCU with 18 multi-hit games, followed by Kendra Levesque and Kadin Vire (13 each), Yaya Kaaialii (12), and Kristen Boyd (12).
  • Myers and Boyd are tied for the team lead with 10 multi-RBI games apiece. Levesque has posted eight, while Kawehi Ili follows with seven. Riley Flores and Kadin Vire have each delivered five.
Coach Talk
  • LCU head coach Daren Hays is in his 15th season at the helm of the Lady Chaps.
  • Hays is LCU's winningest softball head coach, entering Friday with a softball record of 578-214.
  • Along with surpassing 575 coaching wins in softball, Hays had surpassed 300 wins as a collegiate baseball head coach. He spent eight seasons as the LCU baseball head coach and compiled a 356-163 record. Combine the two sports and Hays has coached in 1,263 total games at LCU. 
 
Looking at SRSU
  • Sul Ross State is currently 10-33 overall and 5-13 in Lone Star Conference play, sitting at the bottom of the LSC West Division standings. The Lobos have a .233 winning percentage overall and a .278 mark in division play.
  • The Lobos have lost four straight and are just 1-9 over their last 10 games. They are 6-12 at home and 1-16 in conference road games.
  • Head coach Troy Canaba will resign following the 2025 season to pursue a new opportunity. During his tenure, he has led the Lobos to 140 wins, four winning seasons, and overseen significant facility improvements. Canaba also previously coached volleyball, earning multiple awards and honors.
  • Tori Owens, a former LCU player, is hitting .289 with a .716 OPS in 33 games. She leads the team with 17 RBI, adding eight doubles, a home run, and four stolen bases.
  • Vivian Jimenez has played in 43 games and leads the team with nine stolen bases. She holds a .248 average, .627 OPS, and is tied for second on the team with 26 hits.
  • Ciera Avila is batting .256 while ranking second on the team with 30 hits and 15 RBI. She also has four extra-base hits and seven stolen bases.
  • Adriana Hernandez leads the team in hits (30) and has driven in 12 runs, batting .278 in 43 games.
  • Alyvia Quintana leads the pitching staff with 94.1 innings pitched, posting a 5-11 record and a 6.96 ERA. She has nine complete games and 26 strikeouts.
 
 
 
 
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