Matt Vines

North DeSoto’s McFerren tabbed to play in high school all-star game

North DeSoto second baseman Blayne McFerren was selected to play in the Louisiana High School Coaches Association’s baseball all-star game on May 17-18 at Louisiana Christian.

McFerren was the leadoff hitter for a North DeSoto squad that advanced to the quarterfinals this season.

The All-Star game features the best seniors from across the state, regardless of school size.

McFerren will play for the West in the East-West alignment.

North DeSoto softball pair part of winning All-Star team

North DeSoto softball’s Mia Norwood and Laney Johnson were part of the winning West squad in the Louisiana Softball Coaches Association’s All-Star series.

The West won the first game before the second game ended in a tie.

Norwood was selected as a third baseman with Johnson making the squad as a pitcher.

The pair appeared in the state championship game in all four of their seasons, winning the first three appearances before falling this season to Lutcher.

North DeSoto softball crowds All-District team

Ten North DeSoto softball players were selected to the District 2-4A First Team with Laney Johnson winning MVP honors.

Johnson served as the primary pitcher for a North DeSoto bunch that appeared in the fourth straight championship game appearance in these players’ careers, winning the first three before falling to Lutcher this season.

Other first-teamers included infielder’s Mia Norwood, Maddy Stringer, Raegan Henderson and Ciara Orgeron.

Payton Miller was selected at catcher with outfielders Carsyn Curtis, Sasha Falls and Regan Davlin sweeping the position.

Avery McCloskey was also picked as a first-team pitcher.

North DeSoto baseball lauded on all-district teams

Six North DeSoto baseball players were voted to the 2-4A All-District First Team with 10 Griffins honored all together.

First teamers include infielders Reni Mason, Bryant LaCour and Blayne McFerren, outfielder Lyke Delafield, designated hitter Brayden Toothman and utility Trysten Hopper.

The second team included pitchers Caleb Roles and Kaleb Carter with utility Braden Jones and outfielder Cole Cory.