Lady Generals win 18-5A softball title, Aldine, Nimitz earn playoff spots

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The MacArthur High Lady Generals captured the District 18-5A softball title by cruising through league play undefeated.

The Lady Generals, under the direction of head coach Val Weldon, finished 12-0 in district play and earned the No. 1 seed in the upcoming playoffs out of District 18-5A.

Joining the Lady Generals in postseason play will be the Nimitz High Lady Cougars and the Aldine High Lady Mustangs.

The Lady Cougars, under the direction of head coach Bubba Delk, finished second in District 18-5A with a 10-2 league record. The Lady Cougars will carry a 19-7-1 season record into their bi-district contest against Cy-Woods on Friday, April 26. The one-game playoff will begin at 7:30 p.m. and will be played at the Aldine ISD Softball Complex. Cy-Woods finished third in District 17-5A and will carry an 18-8-1 record into the game.

The Lady Mustangs, under the direction of head coach Bill Gonzales, finished fourth in league play with an 8-4 record. The Lady Mustangs will carry a 13-10 season record into their bi-district contest against Cy-Falls. That game, also a one game playoff, is also set for Friday, April 26, and will be played at the Aldine ISD Softball Complex, beginning at 6 p.m. Cy-Falls finished second in District 17-5A and will carry a 14-6 record into the game.

The Lady Generals will take on Cy-Lakes in a best two-out-of-three series beginning on Friday, April 26 at Cy-Lakes High School. First pitch is set for 7 p.m. Game two will be played on Saturday, April 27 at the Aldine ISD Softball Complex beginning at 7 p.m. If a third game is needed, it will be played on Monday, April 29 at Cy-Lakes High School beginning at 7 p.m. Cy-Lakes finished fourth in District 17-5A and will carry a 13-12 season record into the game. The Lady Generals will carry a 20-9 season record into their bi-district series.

Tickets for all the games are $4 for adults and students.