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Ehren Guidroz drove in six runs to lead the Natchitoches Central softball team past Byrd Lady Jackets 17-4 on Tuesday, keeping the defending champion Lady Chiefs perfect in District 1-5A.
Guidroz hit a grand slam to left field in the fifth inning after her two-run double in the first inning.
The visiting Lady Chiefs (11-11 overall, 5-0 in district) took command after Byrd (3-17) rallied in the third inning for a 4-all tie.
Natchitoches Central rang up a six-run fourth inning thanks to home runs by Lila Robertson and Skylar Braxton.
The Lady Chiefs scored seven runs in the top of the fifth. Morgan Robinson doubled, scoring one run before Guidroz ripped her grand slam to left field. Maggie Massia drew a bases-loaded walk, and Robinson singled, plating another run.
Sydney Terrell stepped in the circle first for NCHS and struck out eight in four innings.
Natchitoches Central amassed 12 hits led by Massia and Robinson with three each. Mallory Lacour collected two.
