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The 2026 All-District 1-4A softball team is led by North DeSoto, showcasing top talent in the league. The team is set to compete against Byrd on April 10, 2026.
North DeSoto vs. Byrd softball Friday April 10, 2026.
North DeSoto vs. Byrd softball Friday April 10, 2026.
North DeSoto vs. Byrd softball Friday April 10, 2026.
North DeSoto vs. Byrd softball Friday April 10, 2026.
North DeSoto vs. Byrd softball Friday April 10, 2026.
North DeSoto vs. Byrd softball Friday April 10, 2026.
North DeSoto vs. Byrd softball Friday April 10, 2026.
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Even with a young team featuring just one senior, the North DeSoto softball team was its usual dominant self in the District 1-4A race, and the Lady Griffins also led the way in postseason selections.
Freshman pitcher Macie Cameron had an all-state caliber season with a 24-4 record, 1.30 ERA and 327 strikeouts in leading the Lady Griffins to the state title. The district co-MVP was the MVP of the LHSAA Non-Select Division II state championship game where she tossed a no-hitter. She also batted cleanup and collected 9 home runs with a .383 average and 40 RBIs.
Also earning co-MVP honors was Northwood senior Mackenzie Jagers, who hit .659 with 14 home runs and 61 RBIs with just one strikeout for coach McKenzie Hulett. Tim Whitman was selected the Coach of the Year after winning his 10th state title of his career.
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Pitchers: Lindsay Ryan-Minden; Devan Ashby-Northwood; Christina Hughes-Caddo Magnet
Catchers: Kamryn Ricord-Northwood; Emma Barringer-North DeSoto; Landry McLamb-Caddo Magnet
Infielders: Elizabeth Balkom-Minden; Stephanie Ramirez-Northwood; Jada Wolfgang-Caddo Magnet; Presley Walker-Loyola; Annabelle Jimerson-North DeSoto; Chloe Curtis-North DeSoto
Outfielders: Kaelynn Williams-Minden; Anna Rodgers-Northwood; Jillian Drouillard-Loyola; Bella Hemperley-North DeSoto; Kennedi Phillips-North DeSoto; Carsyn Curtis-North DeSoto
Utility: Kylie Ferguson-Minden; Larkin Krieg-Loyola; Ellie Brown-Northwood; Valerie Ruiz-Caddo Magnet; Leighton Ross-North DeSoto
Co MVPs: Macie Cameron-North DeSoto, Fr.; Mackenzie Jagers-Northwood, Sr.
Coach of the Year: Tim Whitman
Pitchers: Kamdyn Harmson-North DeSoto; Trinity Anderson-BTW; Graven Sparks-Minden
Catchers: Addison Patterson-Southwood; Anna Morris-Loyola
Infielders: Tatum Oliver-Minden; Audrey Frye-Minden; Haleigh Roberts-Southwood; Daphne Flynn-Northwood; Ella Kate Hill-North DeSoto; Grace Chaisson-Caddo Magnet
Outfielders: Cadien Savage-Minden; Roikia Dotie-Minden; Kaydee Blakeley-Northwood; Caitlyn Phillips-Caddo Magnet; Sears Green-BTW; Ayanna Lister-Mosly-Southwood
Utility: Abbi Rodgers-Northwood; Mackenzie Brown-BTW; Dorothy Fentress-Caddo Magnet; Za’Khari Daniels-Woodlawn; Camilla Oroczo-Loyola; Sa’Derrica Lars-Southwood
Jimmy Watson covers Louisiana sports for the USA TODAY Network. Email him at jwatson@shreveporttimes.com and follow him on Twitter @JimmyWatson6.
This article originally appeared on Shreveport Times: North DeSoto leads 2026 All-District 1-4A softball team
The article highlights the players selected for the 2026 All-District 1-4A softball team, led by North DeSoto.
The North DeSoto vs. Byrd softball game is scheduled for April 10, 2026.
The All-District 1-4A softball team recognizes the top players in the district, showcasing their achievements and talent.
Updates on the All-District 1-4A softball team can typically be found through local sports news outlets and school athletic websites.
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