Lady Ducks fall versus Titans in season opener

MANOR – The Taylor Lady Ducks varsity softball team opened the 2026 season with a 14-8 loss to the Manor New Tech Titans on Tuesday, Feb. 10.

Junior pitcher Anaih Arroyo ran into trouble in the sixth inning, surrendering seven runs that ultimately put the game out of reach. Arroyo pitched 3.1 innings, allowing eight runs on 11 hits while striking out three.

Sophomore Payton Burrow got the start in the circle, pitching 2.2 innings and giving up six runs on six hits with two strikeouts. She also recorded one strikeout in the first two scoreless innings as both teams settled in during what began as a pitchers’ duel.