Natchitoches Central dominates the girls 2026 All-District 1-5A team

TL;DR

Natchitoches Central dominated the 2026 All-District 1-5A team, with Ehren Guidroz named MVP. Sara Beth Terrell and Paityn Anthony earned Offensive and Defensive MVP honors, respectively, while Coach Daniel Litton was named Coach of the Year.

Key points

Natchitoches Central led the 2026 All-District 1-5A team selections
Ehren Guidroz was named the district's overall MVP
Sara Beth Terrell and Paityn Anthony earned Offensive and Defensive MVP honors
Coach Daniel Litton was selected Coach of the Year
Bayleigh Moniz captured the Pitcher of the Year honor

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Natchitoches CentralEhren GuidrozSara Beth TerrellPaityn Anthony

District 1-5A champion Natchitoches Central led the way on the 2026 all-district team selected by the league coaches.

The district’s overall MVP went to NCHS standout Ehren Guidroz, while the Lady Chiefs also had the Offensive MVP in Sara Beth Terrell and Defensive MVP in Paityn Anthony. NCHS coach Daniel Litton was selected Coach of the Year for guiding his team to an 8-0 league mark and 26-7 overall mark.

Benton’s Bayleigh Moniz kept the NCHS group from sweeping the district’s major honors by capturing the Pitcher of the Year honor. The sophomore was 16-15 with 218 strikeouts in 149 innings. She walked 37 while allowing 120 hits and posted a 2.572 ERA. She also hit .322 with 38 RBIs and 8 home runs.

Guidroz hit .374 with 5 home runs, 28 RBIs and 16 runs scored, while Terrell hit .422 with 39 RBIs and 12 home runs. Anthony hit at a .429 clip with 23 RBIs and 26 runs scored.

Major Awards

Coach of the Year: Daniel Litton, Natchitoches Central
District MVP: Ehren Guidroz, Natchitoches Central, Sr.
Offensive MVP: Sara Beth Terrell, Natchitoches Central, Fr.
Defensive MVP: Paityn Anthony, Natchitoches Central, Fr.
Pitcher of the Year: Bayleigh Moniz, Benton, So.

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Q&A

Who was named the MVP of the 2026 All-District 1-5A team?

Ehren Guidroz from Natchitoches Central was named the MVP of the 2026 All-District 1-5A team.

What were the major awards given in the 2026 All-District 1-5A team?

The major awards included MVP for Ehren Guidroz, Offensive MVP for Sara Beth Terrell, Defensive MVP for Paityn Anthony, and Pitcher of the Year for Bayleigh Moniz.

What were the overall records of Natchitoches Central in the league?

Natchitoches Central finished with an 8-0 league record and a 26-7 overall record.

How did Bayleigh Moniz perform as Pitcher of the Year?

Bayleigh Moniz had a record of 16-15 with 218 strikeouts in 149 innings, a 2.572 ERA, and also hit .322 with 38 RBIs and 8 home runs.