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- Zoe Harrington — Sr, North Vermilion (softball)
- Drew Irwin — Soph, Central Catholic (baseball)
- Ava Kate Phillips — Sr, Live Oak (softball)
- Gavin Foreman — Sr, Rayne (baseball)
- Tori Kelley — Jr, Sterlington (softball)
- Carter Champagne — Jr, Erath (baseball)
- Addy Taylor — Soph, LaSalle Parish (softball)
- Grant Weidner — Sr, Kinder (baseball)
- Alaina Bearb — Sr, Grand Lake (softball)
- Bridrick Joseph — Soph, Franklin Senior High (baseball)
- Ashtyn Rogers — Sr, Patrick Taylor (softball)
- Clayton Doyal — Sr, Alexandria (baseball)
- Emilee D’Amico — Sr, Anacoco (softball)
- Grayson Minnis — Soph, Loyola Prep (baseball)
- Sidney Lauzervich — Eighth Grade, Maurepas (softball)
- Drew LeJeune — Sr, Notre Dame (baseball)
- Hallie Rollins — Jr, Simpson (softball)
- Gump Dunn — Sr, Caldwell Parish (baseball)
- Ryker Blackmon — Jr, Rosepine (baseball)
- How the voting works
Which Louisiana high school athlete dominated the headlines this past week as postseason baseball and softball tightened across the state? Our weekly fan poll gathers standout performers whose big games shaped regional and state-tournament matchups — voting closes 11:59 p.m. PT on Sunday, May 3, and the winner will be revealed in next week’s roundup.
Last week’s pick: Congratulations to Kaylor Broussard of Iota baseball, who earned top honors for a breakout performance on the mound.
Zoe Harrington — Sr, North Vermilion (softball)
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Zoe, a University of Louisiana signee, crushed three home runs and drove in five runs in a 7-4 regional playoff victory over Cecilia — a timely response after an earlier regular-season loss to the same opponent.
Drew Irwin — Soph, Central Catholic (baseball)
Irwin had two hits including a double and scored three times in the Eagles’ 8-4 win over Hanson Memorial in the Division IV select bi-district round, helping No. 16 Central Catholic advance.
Ava Kate Phillips — Sr, Live Oak (softball)
The 10th-seeded Eagles upset defending state champion Sam Houston; Phillips delivered a three-hit day with a homer, four RBIs and threw a complete game in a 10-4 quarterfinal win, then followed with another three-hit, four-RBI performance in regionals.
Gavin Foreman — Sr, Rayne (baseball)
Foreman picked up the pitching win in a 4-3 regional playoff victory over Belle Chasse, striking out six over five innings while allowing one earned run — and contributed at the plate with hits and RBIs in the series.
Tori Kelley — Jr, Sterlington (softball)
Kelley’s two hits produced five RBIs and she scored twice during a four-inning, 16-1 nonselect quarterfinal rout at Winnfield.
Carter Champagne — Jr, Erath (baseball)
Pitching five innings and also delivering three early hits, Champagne helped the Bobcats to a 6-0 Game 2 win over Pine; he had produced an earlier multi-hit, multi-run game in Game 1 of the series.
Addy Taylor — Soph, LaSalle Parish (softball)
Taylor’s solo homer provided an early lead in a 3-2 quarterfinal victory over DeQuincy. She drove in two runs and delivered the decisive sacrifice fly in the fifth inning.
Grant Weidner — Sr, Kinder (baseball)
Weidner homered and accounted for all three runs in Kinder’s 3-2 Game 2 win over Kaplan in a Division III nonselect regional series.
Alaina Bearb — Sr, Grand Lake (softball)
Bearb threw a complete-game five-hitter to beat Lakeside 3-1 and added two hits, a double and three runs scored in a wild 12-10 win over Mangham as No. 11 Grand Lake advanced to the state tournament.
Bridrick Joseph — Soph, Franklin Senior High (baseball)
Joseph tossed a one-hitter with 13 strikeouts in a five-inning, mercy-rule win over Ferriday and chipped in offensively with a double and an RBI.
Ashtyn Rogers — Sr, Patrick Taylor (softball)
Rogers struck out 15 in a three-hitter and added two hits at the plate in a 5-0 Division II select quarterfinal victory; earlier regional work included a one-hitter with 13 Ks.
Clayton Doyal — Sr, Alexandria (baseball)
Doyal tossed a complete-game one-hitter with five strikeouts in a 1-0 Game 2 win as the Trojans shut out Captain Shreve twice in regional play.
Emilee D’Amico — Sr, Anacoco (softball)
D’Amico delivered three hits, including a double and a homer, and drove in three runs in a 7-1 Class B quarterfinal win over Zwolle, following a productive regional victory over Choudrant.
Grayson Minnis — Soph, Loyola Prep (baseball)
Minnis threw a seven-inning, three-hit shutout in Game 3 of a Division II select regional series and added two hits while batting leadoff.
Sidney Lauzervich — Eighth Grade, Maurepas (softball)
In Class C regional play, Lauzervich fanned 13 batters in a 10-2 quarterfinal win and went 3-for-3 with three RBIs in a 15-0 regional blowout, a performance that helped No. 6 Maurepas push deeper into the bracket.
Drew LeJeune — Sr, Notre Dame (baseball)
LeJeune homered twice and drove in four runs in a 5-4 Game 1 win at St. Louis, then followed with a complete-game effort in Game 2 as the Pioneers swept the regional series.
Hallie Rollins — Jr, Simpson (softball)
Rollins, a multi-sport standout, had two hits, a double and two RBIs in Simpson’s 5-4 quarterfinal win at Ebarb, helping the 13th-seeded Broncos reach the Class C state tournament.
Gump Dunn — Sr, Caldwell Parish (baseball)
Dunn threw a complete-game four-hitter with seven strikeouts in a 2-1 Game 1 win and added doubles and runs in a 4-3 Game 2 victory as the Spartans swept St. James.
Ryker Blackmon — Jr, Rosepine (baseball)
Called on in the decisive game of a Division III select regional series, Blackmon delivered a complete-game two-hitter in a 2-1 victory that sent Rosepine into the quarterfinals to face Catholic New Iberia.
| Athlete | School / Class | Key stat/performance | Immediate impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoe Harrington | North Vermilion — Sr (softball) | 3 HRs, 5 RBIs in 7-4 regional win | Advanced team in Division II nonselect regionals |
| Drew Irwin | Central Catholic — Soph (baseball) | 2 hits, double, 3 runs scored | Key contributor in bi-district victory |
| Ava Kate Phillips | Live Oak — Sr (softball) | 3 hits, HR, 4 RBIs; complete game | Upset defending state champion; moved team forward |
| Gavin Foreman | Rayne — Sr (baseball) | 5 IP, 6 Ks, 1 ER; hit and RBI | Series-winning pitcher with plate contributions |
| Tori Kelley | Sterlington — Jr (softball) | 5 RBIs on 2 hits; 16-1 win | Powered a short, decisive quarterfinal |
| Carter Champagne | Erath — Jr (baseball) | 5 IP pitching, multi-hit at-bats | Helped seal 6-0 and earlier wins in regionals |
| Addy Taylor | LaSalle Parish — Soph (softball) | Solo homer; sac fly for winning run | Decisive performer in 3-2 quarterfinal |
| Grant Weidner | Kinder — Sr (baseball) | Solo homer; 3 RBIs | Delivered all offense in 3-2 regional win |
| Alaina Bearb | Grand Lake — Sr (softball) | Complete game; multi-hit day | Propelled No. 11 seed to state tournament |
| Bridrick Joseph | Franklin Senior — Soph (baseball) | One-hitter, 13 Ks; double and RBI | Dominant pitching in bi-district blowout |
(The table above highlights a selection of the nominees; full descriptions and additional candidates are included throughout the article.)
How the voting works
- Polls are open to the public and run for one week; this round closes 11:59 p.m. PT on Sunday, May 3.
- There is no cash prize or official award attached — the poll is intended to spotlight strong high-school performances and foster community support.
- The athlete who receives the most votes will be named in next week’s edition; the process is meant to be celebratory rather than definitive.
Why this matters now: many of the standout performances listed here came in games that directly affect postseason trajectories — regionals and state berths are on the line, and one exceptional outing can shift momentum for a program. Voters are choosing not just a player but a moment that helped determine a team’s path into the next round.
Additional nominees not included in the compact table above: Emilee D’Amico (Anacoco), Grayson Minnis (Loyola Prep), Sidney Lauzervich (Maurepas), Drew LeJeune (Notre Dame), Hallie Rollins (Simpson), Gump Dunn (Caldwell Parish), Ryker Blackmon (Rosepine) — each delivered performances that moved their teams forward in regional or state play.
Cast your vote before the deadline — and check back next week when we announce the winner and recap the top fan pick’s impact on the postseason picture.
