Francis Howell at Troy Buchanan softball

On October 24, 2026, Troy Buchanan hosted Francis Howell for a Class 5 state quarterfinal softball game. Key moments included Zoey Zidich hitting a two-run home run, while Piper Daugherty scored for Troy Buchanan. Avery Dennis also batted for the home team. Defensively, Francis Howell's Emmalin Giancola threw to first base as Kennedy Damron ran the bases. Taylor Coulter observed a Troy Buchanan home run fly over the fence during the competitive matchup in Troy, Mo.