Diamond Sparkles Episode 8 ~ Blair Clement Lutcher Bulldogs When the pressure is on, Lutcher High softball player Blair Clement rises to the occasion. In fact, that's when she's at her best.  Clement - a rising junior - was the hero of the Bulldogs' win over...

Diamond Sparkles Episode 6: Avery Houser ~ St. Frederick The role of a leadoff hitter is a mindset. Yes, you're just leading off technically once a game, but that one at bat is crucial. There have been many hitters that hit well throughout the lineup yet struggle when...

Diamond Sparkles Episode 5: Hays Rutledge ~ Vandebilt Catholic What's it like being the star catcher for the state of Louisiana's most storied prep softball program? Hays Rutledge can answer that question. The rising senior is coming off an LSCA Class 4A All-State...

Diamond Sparkles Episode 4 ~ Kasia Rodriguez ~ Pope John Paul II This was a story written by Northshore Prep Report's Mike MacMillan during the 2025 Season. We didn't want to let such a great article not be shared. Mike is a contributing writer for The Pelican Sports...

Diamond Sparkles Episode 3 : Joley Bennett ~ D'Arbonne Woods Charter School It was the ultimate show of respect. D'Arbonne Woods infielder Joley Bennett stepped into the batter's box with the bases loaded and her team trailing Notre Dame 8-3 with no outs in the bottom...

Diamond Sparkles Episode 2: Maggie Guyotte ~ Quitman If you're looking for what truly defines teamwork look no further than the small village of Quitman, LA. Nestled between Ruston and Jonesboro, you won't find big city life, but what you will find is big city heart....

Kennedy Stutes literally capped off her prep softball career with a bang. The senior infielder from St. Thomas More homered in the West team's win in the Louisiana Softball Coaches Association All-Star game in Ball earlier this month.  Stutes, who was named MVP,...