By T. Scott Boatright
It’s no secret that Choudrant and Simsboro’s diamond teams had shining seasons on the diamonds this spring with the Aggies, Lady Aggies, Tigers and Lady Tigers all making runs in the Louisiana High School Athletics Association baseball and softball playoffs.
So it’s only fitting that both Lincoln Parish high schools are well represented on the 2024 Louisiana Sports Writers Association All-State Baseball and Softball teams.
A pair of Lincoln Parish players were named to the Class B All-State softball team — Simsboro pitcher Carli Wheeler and Choudrant catcher Zoey Smith.
Smith led District 2-B with a .455 batting average in district play, recording seven RBIs, three doubles and a triple along the way, earning district MVP accolades in the process.
Wheeler was a dual threat, batting .545 while posting a 0.389 ERA pitching in District 2-B contests.
Both Choudrant and Simsboro also had a pair of players earn All-State honorable mention — Lady Tigers catcher Jacoya Lewis and Lady Aggies pitcher/infielder Holly Bennett.
Choudrant pitcher/infielder Colton Smith was named to the Class B All-State baseball first team after batting .436 during his junior season.
Simsboro pitcher/infielder Hayden Rabo earned Class B All-State honorable mention.
Quitman took three of the top four Class B All-State honors, leading off with Cali Deal, a LSU commit, being named Class B’s Outstanding Softball Player of the Year after going 20-3 on the season in the softball circle, recording 218 strikeouts with a 0.986 ERA, while also batting .440 with four home runs and 30 RBIs.
QHS swept Class B Coach of the Year accolades with Justin Dodson earning softball honors and Joe Lockhart getting the nod of the All-State baseball list.
LSWA CLASS B SOFTBALL
Cali Deal, Quitman, Jr. 20-3, .440
Maggie Guyotte, Quitman, soph. .531
Madison Chaplin, Quitman, Sr., .382
Zoey Smith, Choudrant, Jr. . 5731
Carlei Wheeler, Simsboro, Jr., .545
Jade Jones, Stanley, Soph. 21 HR, .545
Paige Campbell, Stanley, 8th, .349, 15 wins
Summer Brumley, Converse, Sr., .493
Avery Pine, Converse, Sr., .392, 161 Ks
Bailey Davis, Anacoco, Sr., .654, 19 wins
Hanna Jackson, Anacoco, Sr., .476, 13 HRs
Courtlyn Dousay, Hicks, 8th, .550
Rylee Guillot, Grace Christian, Jr., .429, 21 wins, 221 Ks
Wynlee Vincent, Grace Christian, Soph., .467
Ali Conner, Bell City, Sr. .475
Anna Hutchinson, Holden, Sr. .453
OUTSTANDING PLAYER: CALI DEAL, QUITMAN
COACH OF THE YEAR: JUSTIN DODSON, QUITMAN
HONORABLE MENTION: Hallie Kate Pullig, Quitman; Holly Bennett, Choudrant; Jacoya Lewis, Simsboro; Riley Palmer, Stanley; Kourtney Sepulvado, Zwolle; Addison Burr, Zwolle; Jayde Wilbanks, Hicks; Tucker Perkins, Pitkin; Bella Acree, Grace Christian; Erin Tiffee, Monterey; Addison Hollier, Lacassine; Raievah Craddock, Holden.
LSWA CLASS B BASEBALL
Tait Henderson, Weston, Sr. .400
Brew Browning, Weston, Soph., .403
Logan Ponder, Quitman, Sr., .350, 1.35 ERA
Hudson Pullig, Quitman, Sr., .386
Colton Smith, Choudrant, Jr. . 436
Brooks Boudreaux, Converse, Sr. . 442
Jaxon Perkins, Pitkin, Sr. .405
Dayne Martin, Pitkin, Jr. . 476, 1.49 ERA
Hayden Doyle, Hicks, Sr., .381
Kyle Scott, Anacoco, Jr., .405, 8 HRs
Tanner Stockman, Elizabeth, Jr., .489
Kanyon Wright, Grace Christian, Jr. . 452
Maddox Attales, Grace Christian, Jr., .442
Tanner Dupuy, Avoyelles Charter, Sr., .460
Conner Mayeaux, Avoyelles Charter, Sr., 1.18 ERA,
Ean Thibodeaux, Bell City, Sr., .404
OUTSTANDING PLAYER: TANNER DUPUY, AVOYELLES PUBLIC CHARTER
COACH OF THE YEAR: JOE LOCKHART, QUITMAN
HONORABLE MENTION: Bryce Zehr, Weston; Noah Spears, Doyline; Hayden Rabo, Simsboro; Gavon Waldron, Stanley; Lincon Stephens, Pitkin; Brock Nolen, Pitkin; Micah Merchant, Hicks; Seth Cook, Grace Christian; Noah Hoyt, Rapides; Kane Broussard, Lacassine; Kade Penalber, Maurepas; Tyler Thompson, Holden.
