From The American Press

By Tyler Nunez / American Press

The softball All-Southwest Louisiana team is largely led by Class 3-5A as represented by Tanner Wright (1.10 ERA, .513 BA) earning her second Player of the Year honor, and Barbe’s Sarah Portie being named Coach of the Year after taking the Bucs back to the Fast Pitch 56 for the first time since 2012.

Joining Wright on the softball team are pitcher Emily Hart (2.56 ERA, .345) of Barbe, Madelyn Phillips of Leesville and Cameron Croche (1.59 ERA) of Iota.

Infielders include Barbe catcher Sarah Katz (.471), Barbe first baseman Kylie Bergeron (.429), Sam Houston second baseman Casidy Chaumont (.425), Westlake shortstop Morgan Harlow (.464) and St. Louis third baseman Da’Sha Pitre (.767, 11 RBIs).

Outfielders are Aeriyl Mass (.563) of Barbe, Jayleen Lantier (.463) of Sulphur and her teammate Sami Billeaudeau (.381).

Rounding out the softball team as utility players are Myka Lester (.571, 21 RBIs) of Westlake, Sarah Johnson (.615, 19 RBIs) of Iota, Becca Fantroy (.615, 22 RBIs) of Iota, Maddie Pourciaux (.422) of Sam Houston and Colben Patin of Sulphur (.450).