The LC-M Lady Bear Softball team was hosting its own tournament Thursday as players battled muddy conditions but got plenty of nice work in as the district season is amazingly just right around the corner.

In some action Thursday, the Lady Bears downed Deweyville 12-0 as Renna Toomey got the win on the mound, working four innings and fanning six.

Lady Bear freshman Bailey Frenzel knocked in six runs, including a three-run homer. Jaycee Perry scored two runs while Toomey and Alicia Merritt each drove in runs.

The Orangefield Lady Bobcats dropped a 3-0 decision to Silsbee but Lady Bobcat freshman Codie Sorge showed plenty of promise as she will look to help out Kaylee Ancelot on the hill this season.

Varsity games Saturday include LC-M vs. Silsbee (12:40 p.m.), Vidor vs. Kelly (1:50 p.m.), Deweyville vs. Orangefield (3 p.m.), West Brook vs. Deweyville (4:10 p.m.), Silsbee vs. Vidor (5:20 p.m.), Orangefield vs. Kelly (6:30 p.m.) and LC-M vs. West Brook (7:40 p.m.).

There is a full slate of JV games Friday and a few Saturday as well.

The Lady Bears softball team is ranked No. 9 in the Class 4A Texas Girls Coaches Association preseason state poll that was recently released.

The lady Bears went 24-10 last season, advancing to the 4A Region III semifinals.

The 4A preseason Top 10 consists of No. 1 Krum, the defending state champions. No. 2 Liberty Hill, which defeated LC-M in the regional semifinals and advanced to the state title game. No. 3. Carthage, No. 4 Beevillle A.C. Jones, No. 5 Vernon, No. 6 Giddings, No. 7. Rio Hondo, No. 8 Andrews, No. 9. LC-M, No. 10. LaGrange.