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Wade Simoneaux to retire after 12 seasons leading West Monroe baseball
TL;DR
Wade Simoneaux is retiring after 12 seasons as the head coach of West Monroe baseball. His leadership has significantly impacted the program during his tenure.
Key points
- Wade Simoneaux is retiring.
- He led West Monroe baseball for 12 seasons.
- His leadership impacted the baseball program.
Wade Simoneaux to retire after 12 seasons leading West Monroe baseball
The sun going down at Shelby Aulds Field.
A sign at Shelby Aulds Field displaying all the years where West Monroe won district titles.
West Monroe and Ouachita Christian prior to the national anthem at their baseball contest at Shelby Aulds Field.
West Monroe senior Bradyn Cupit.
West Monroe senior Ryder DeJean.
West Monroe junior Carson Hawsey.
West Monroe junior Peyton Starr.
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The sun going down at Shelby Aulds Field.
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See photos of West Monroe baseball throughout the 2025-26 season
The sun going down at Shelby Aulds Field.
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See photos of West Monroe baseball throughout the 2025-26 season
A sign at Shelby Aulds Field displaying all the years where West Monroe won district titles.
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See photos of West Monroe baseball throughout the 2025-26 season
West Monroe and Ouachita Christian prior to the national anthem at their baseball contest at Shelby Aulds Field.
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See photos of West Monroe baseball throughout the 2025-26 season
West Monroe senior Bradyn Cupit.
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See photos of West Monroe baseball throughout the 2025-26 season
West Monroe senior Ryder DeJean.
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See photos of West Monroe baseball throughout the 2025-26 season
West Monroe junior Carson Hawsey.
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See photos of West Monroe baseball throughout the 2025-26 season
West Monroe junior Peyton Starr.
WEST MONROE — The West Monroe High School baseball team will look different heading into next season.
Wade Simoneaux is set to retire following 12 seasons leading the Rebels. Prior to his West Monroe tenure, Simoneaux coached at Ascension Catholic (1986-89), Episcopal (1990-95) and Louisiana Tech (2003-14). He was also an assistant at East Ascension (1989-90) and Louisiana-Lafayette (1995-02).
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West Monroe appeared in the state championship for four straight seasons from 2021-24, winning titles in 2022 and 2024 with Simoneaux at the helm. The Rebels finished last spring with a 25-10 record and fell in the second round to Destrehan. West Monroe will graduate multiple players from the 2026 campaign, including ace and LSU signee Bradyn Cupit, catcher Ryder DeJean and shortstop and Arkansas State Three Rivers commit Kade Thomas.
Jake Martin of the Ouachita Citizen was the first to report the Simoneaux news.
This article originally appeared on Monroe News-Star: Two-time LHSAA champion Wade Simoneaux retires West Monroe baseball
Q&A
How long did Wade Simoneaux coach West Monroe baseball?
Wade Simoneaux coached West Monroe baseball for 12 seasons.
What impact did Wade Simoneaux have on West Monroe baseball?
Wade Simoneaux had a significant impact on the West Monroe baseball program during his tenure.
When is Wade Simoneaux's retirement effective?
Wade Simoneaux's retirement is effective immediately following the conclusion of the season.