Ware uses youthful spirit to lead her to success

By News Staff on Thursday, May 22, 2025
  • Kynnedi Ware, a freshman pitcher for the Pine Prairie Lady Panthers, recorded over 300 strikeouts this season and had 40 RBI along with a batting average of .445. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)
    Kynnedi Ware, a freshman pitcher for the Pine Prairie Lady Panthers, recorded over 300 strikeouts this season and had 40 RBI along with a batting average of .445. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)
    By: TONY MARKS Editor PINE PRAIRIE - With only 300 soldiers, the ancient Spartan army withstood an assault from the Persian army led by King Xerxes at the Battle of Thermopylae. Kynnedi Ware, a freshman pitcher on the Pine Prairie softball team, also found success with a similar number. This season she recorded 332 strikeouts, which is a new record at the school. On top of her strikeout tot...

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