By Kyle Roberts
Ruston High Lady Bearcat senior Cala Wilson and junior Morgan Foster were both named to the Louisiana Sports Writers Association 5A All-State team Tuesday after their efforts in helping lead Ruston back to the postseason in 2024 with Wilson making the team as a utility player, while Foster earned honorable mention.
“I’m super excited for them to get the recognition of all the hard work they’ve put in,” Lady Bearcat head coach Lauren Garvie said. “They are both the type of players to hit in the cage and stay after when nobody is looking. They love this game and work hard at perfecting it, so every award they receive is just recognition and a nod of more people than just me or their parents saying “Hey, great job!” I’m incredibly proud of them.”
Wilson was named to the utility spot on the all-state team after sporting a .574 batting average on the season, which included 54 total hits and 29 extra base hits. Wilson led the team with 14 home runs, as well. On the mound, Wilson pitched 92 innings total and struck out 90 batters.
Foster’s efforts saw her hitting .412 on the year with three home runs and a team-leading 12 stolen bases along with eight extra-base hits.
Ruston High finished No. 18 overall in the power rankings and returned to the postseason after not making the playoffs for two straight seasons.
