DHS Softball Kicks-Off 2025 Season

DeSoto Softball Enters Season with Momentum and Playoff Aspirations
Posted on 02/21/2025
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The DeSoto High School softball team has wrapped up its preseason scrimmages and is now fully into the 2025 season. Led by head coach Dennis Walker, the Lady Eagles have already tested their skills against tough opponents and are looking to build momentum as they approach district play.

DeSoto opened the season with a home game against Kimball on Feb. 11, followed by a road game at Carter on Feb. 14. The Lady Eagles then hosted SOC on Feb. 18 before heading into the highly anticipated Lancaster Tournament (Feb. 20-22), where the varsity squad is facing strong competition.

“We're aiming to make the playoffs this year," said Walker.

"We have eight returning starters and three to four new additions. If you know softball, you know it only takes nine to play, so competition for playing time has been intense. The weather has also made things challenging. Right now, we’re 5-1, but we feel we should be 8-1. Our first home game is next Friday—so come check us out!”

With non-district play winding down, DeSoto will take on Arlington Lamar (Feb. 25, away) and Waco (Feb. 28, home) before shifting its focus to district competition in March. Senior Night is set for April 15 against Skyline, a game that will honor the team’s graduating players.

2025 DeSoto Softball Schedule

Scrimmages:

  • Jan. 28 – Green/Gold scrimmage, JV/V, 5:30/7:00 p.m. (Home)
  • Jan. 31 – SOC, JV/V, TBA (Away)
  • Feb. 4 – @Kimball, JV/V, 5:30/7:00 p.m. (Away)
  • Feb. 6 – @Life Waxahachie, JV/V, 4:30 p.m. (Away)
  • Feb. 7 – @Arlington Lamar, JV/V, 5:30/7:00 p.m. (Away)

Non-District Games & Tournaments:

  • Feb. 11 – Kimball, JV/V, 5:30/7:00 p.m. (Home)
  • Feb. 14 – Carter, JV/V, 5:30/7:00 p.m. (Away)
  • Feb. 18 – @SOC, JV/V, 5:30/7:00 p.m. (Home)
  • Feb. 20 & 22 – @Lancaster Tournament, Varsity, TBA (Away)
  • Feb. 25 – @Arlington Lamar, JV/V, 5:30/7:00 p.m. (Away)**
  • Feb. 28 – Waco, JV/V, 5:30/7:00 p.m. (Home)**

District Schedule:

  • March 4 – @Mesquite, JV/V, 5:00/7:00 p.m. (Away)**
  • March 7 – Waxahachie, JV/V, 5:00/7:00 p.m. (Home)**
  • March 11 – @Duncanville, JV/V, 5:00/7:00 p.m. (Away)**
  • March 14 – @Horn, JV/V, 5:00/7:00 p.m. (Away)**
  • March 18 – Cedar Hill, JV/V, 5:00/7:00 p.m. (Home)**
  • March 21 – @Skyline, JV/V, 5:00/7:00 p.m. (Away)**
  • March 25 – Lancaster, JV/V, 5:00/7:00 p.m. (Home)**
  • March 28 – Mesquite, JV/V, 5:00/7:00 p.m. (Home)**
  • April 1 – @Waxahachie, JV/V, 5:00/7:00 p.m. (Away)**
  • April 3 & 5 – JV All-District Tournament, JV, TBA (Away)**
  • April 4 – Duncanville, JV/V, 5:00/7:00 p.m. (Home)**
  • April 8 – Horn, JV/V, 5:00/7:00 p.m. (Home)**
  • April 11 – @Cedar Hill, JV/V, 5:00/7:00 p.m. (Away)**
  • April 15 – Skyline (Senior Night), JV/V, 5:00/7:00 p.m. (Home)**
  • April 17 – @Lancaster, JV/V, 5:00/7:00 p.m. (Away)**

With district play right around the corner, the Lady Eagles are looking to capitalize on their early-season experience and make a strong push for the playoffs. Fans can support the team at home on Feb. 28 against Waco before district action begins on March 4 at Mesquite.