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Ashley Little of Opelousas Catholic was named Outstanding Player.

Owen Trosclair of Covenant Christian was named Outstanding Player in baseball.

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 Non Select Division IV 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 t

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