When a re-organization of LaSalle’s athletic department brought about sweeping changes in four sports that included athletic director Derek White, it was expected the Tigers’ softball team would have a new leader in 2025.

White, though, was still in the dugout and the Tigers were the beneficiaries.

White was the lone survivor in LaSalle’s extreme athletics makeover, guiding the Olla-based school to the Division IV nonselect state championship with a 1-0 victory over Oak Grove in nine innings.

The Louisiana Sports Writers Association rewarded White, who won his third state title at the school, with the Class 1A Coach of the Year award this season.

Senior pitcher Ashley Little of Opelousas Catholic was selected Outstanding Player. The two-time Class 1A All-State selection was 20-5 with a

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