Diamond Sparkles Episode 10 ~ Ashlyn "AJ" Davis ~ Central - BR Lady Wildcats Over a year remains before Ashlyn Davis can receive her first scholarship offer for college softball, but NCAA coaches are well aware of the Central-BR rising sophomore. A Who's Who of...

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Diamond Sparkles Episode 9 ~ Aubrey Portie ~ Sam Houston Lady Broncos The word around the softball travel circuit in Louisiana this summer is that one player has improved her stock as much as anyone. That would be Aubrey Portie (pronounced Por-shay but answers to...

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...