Delcambre wins All-District MVP, Coach of the Year

The Delcambre Lady Panthers softball team had a season that they can be proud of.
The Lady Panthers finished the season with a 22-8 record, and were fortunate enough to make it to the quarterfinals of the playoffs in Sulphur.
Because of their hard work and good play, the post season accolades all came flowing in.
The Lady Panthers were able to land 10 players on the district 5-2A All-District first and second teams.
On top of those ten, pitcher Taylor Trahan was named All-District MVP, and head coach Chad Hayes was named Coach of the Year, in his first year as head coach of the Lady Panthers.
“I am very proud of this team,” Hayes said. “They worked their tails off all year long. We fell short of our ultimate goal, but despite that it was a great season because of the great team that I have.”
Trahan was named MVP for her talent in the pitching circle and at the plate.
In the circle, Trahan won 19 games for the Lady Panthers.
To go along with her 19 wins she also had a low earned run average of 1.56. She also struck out 244 batters over the course of the year.
“It is a real honor for her (Trahan),” Hayes said. “She deserves it. She has worked hard all year long, whether it be on trying to get better at pitching, or in the batting cage to make sure she is better at the plate. I thought she deserved it, and apparently all of the other coaches did as well.”
At the plate, Trahan batted .363 on the year, and led the team in home runs with three, and was tied for the lead in RBIs with 33.
Along with Trahan being named MVP of district 5-2A, head coach Chad Hayes was named Coach of the Year in his first season as head coach.
“It felt great to win this award,” Hayes said. “It was coach Suire of Catholic High (New Iberia) that nominated me, and all of the other coaches agreed with him. So, to win this because my peers think I deserve it, makes it that much more special.”
The Lady Panthers will be looking at making another run next softball season as they are only graduating two players from this years team.
“Everyone is excited about the future here,” Hayes said. “As they should be because the future is bright here at Delcambre.”

First Team

Pitchers Taylor Trahan Delcambre
Maddie Hoag Catholic High New Iberia
Anna LaFleur Opeloussas Catholic

Catcher Emily Romero Delcambre
First Base Kathryn Gonsoulin Catholic High New Iberia
Second Base Meghan Robicheaux Catholic High New Iberia
Third Base Courtney Thomassee Opeloussas Catholic
Shortstop Hannah Smith Catholic High New Iberia
Outfield Payton Leblanc Delcambre
Mia Romero Loureauville
Martina Kaiser Westminster Christian
Utility Julia Robicheaux Loreauville
Bria Washington Loreauville
Amelia Pitre Opeloussas Catholic
Gabrielle Lewis Westminster Christian
Jade Fontenot Westminster Christian
Allison Broussard Delcambre

MVP: Taylor Trahan- Delcambre
Coach of the Year: Chad- Hayes Delcambre

Second Team

Pitcher Tori Collins Opeloussas Catholic
Catcher Morgan Rosamond Catholic High New Iberia
First Base Barbara Porche Westminster Catholic
Second Base Tiara Calloway Jeanerette
Third Base Chelsea Baudoin Delcambre
Shortstop Tori Verret Delcambre
Outfield Sarah Lajuanie Jeanerette
Anjeane Francois Loreauville
Jamie Freyou Catholic High New Iberia
Utility Elizabeth. Mouret Opeloussas Catholic
Hunter Masso Catholic High New Iberia
Taylor Jeanlewis Catholic High New Iberia
Lauren Miller Opeloussas Catholic
Taylor Moneaux Delcambre
Kessler Dooley Delcambre
Holly DeRanger Delcambre
Haley Leblanc Delcambre

Andy Bullard
Sports Editor