Baseball and softball across the state have had the chance to pick their all-state teams, now it’s the sports writers turn.

DeSoto Parish was well represented across the board as the Louisiana Sports Writers Association selected baseball and softball teams for each classification. A total of seven baseball and softball players made their way onto All-State teams while another nine were honorably mentioned in their respective classes.

North DeSoto led the way locally with three selections and two honorable mentions on the Class 4A All-State team. Pitcher Laney Johnson, infielder Mia Norwood and utility Maddy Stringer were voted to the team with Raegan Henderson and Payton Miller being honorably mentioned. Johnson was one of the most dominant arms in the state with a 21-3 record and a 1.47 ERA. Norwood set the table at the top of the lineup with a .378 batting average. Stringer was one of a slew of powerful bats as she hit .449 this season. The Lady Griffins won 30 games before falling to Lutcher in a state championship, which would have been North DeSoto’s fourth straight title.

Stanley High put two Lady Panthers on the Class B All-State team after making their state championship game. Jade Jones smashed 21 home runs with a .545 batting average to appear on the position-less all-state team. Paige Campbell befuddled opponents as an eighth grader, recording 15 wins in the circle and batting .349. Riley Palmer was honorably mentioned after helping Stanley to a 22-14 record.

Logansport High landed Avery Creech on the Class 1A All-State team with four teammates honorably mentioned. Creech appeared at utility on the team with a 16-3 record in the circle. The 24-8 Lady Tigers had plenty of help as they pushed their way to the semifinals with Ainsley Morvan, Kennedi Smith, McKynzie Smith and Emmarie Atkins being honorably mentioned.

North DeSoto’s Luke Delafield was the only local player to claw his way onto an All-State team, although three players were honorably mentioned. Delafield hit .446 as a centerfielder in the heart of the lineup for a 24-10 North DeSoto squad that advanced to the quarterfinals. Delafield was picked to the Class 4A All-State squad. Teammates Blayne McFerren and Reni Mason were honorably mentioned as infielders.

Stanley High’s Gavin Waldron was honorably mentioned on the Class B All-State Baseball team.

The catcher and pitcher helped the Panthers to 21 wins and a quarterfinals appearance this past season.