District 1-5A champion Natchitoches Central led the way on the 2026 all-district team selected by the league coaches.The district’s overall MVP went to NCHS standout Ehren Guidroz, while the Lady Chiefs also had the Offensive MVP in Sara Beth Terrell and Defensive MVP in Paityn Anthony. NCHS coach Daniel Litton was selected Coach of the Year for guiding his team to an 8-0 league mark and 26-7 overall mark.Benton’s Bayleigh Moniz kept the NCHS group from sweeping the district’s major honors by capturing the Pitcher of the Year honor. The sophomore was 16-15 with 218 strikeouts in 149 innings.
She walked 37 while allowing 120 hits and posted a 2.572 ERA. She also hit .322 with 38 RBIs and 8 home runs.Guidroz hit .374 with 5 home runs, 28 RBIs and 16 runs scored, while Terrell hit .422 with 39 RBIs and 12 home runs. Anthony hit at a .429 clip with 23 RBIs and 26 runs scored.Major AwardsCoach of the Year: Daniel Litton, Natchitoches CentralDistrict MVP: Ehren Guidroz, Natchitoches Central, Sr.Offensive MVP: Sara Beth Terrell, Natchitoches Central, Fr.Defensive MVP: Paityn Anthony, Natchitoches Central, Fr.Pitcher of the Year: Bayleigh Moniz, Benton, So.ELLA'S FINALE: Captain Shreve softball's Ella Hendrick preparing for final game with the GatorsSMART GIRLS: LHSAA recognizes 95 softball players on its Composite All-Academic teamAll-District 1-5A First TeamPitchers: Ehren Guidroz, Sr.
Natchitoches Central; Bayleigh Moniz, So., Benton; Taylor Smith, Sr., AirlineCatchers: Victoria Launer, So., Evangel; Addison McCall, So., ParkwayInfielders: Sara Beth Terrell, Fr., NCHS; Paityn Anthony, Fr., NCHS; Olivia , Sr. Benton; Anna Flowers, Jr., Evangel; London Braxton, So., NCHS; Charlee Prothro, Jr., HaughtonOutfielders: Makaylyn Lawrence, Fr., Benton; Maddy Shortridge, Jr., Airline; MacKenzie Hooten, 8th, Evangel; Maggie Massia, Jr., NCHS; Skylar Hogan, So., HaughtonUtility: Avery Smith, So., Haughton; Brianna Benecke, Jr., Haughton; Ella Hendrick, Sr., Captain Shreve; Lila Robertson, Sr., Natchitoches Central; Madison Lodatto, Jr., BentonSecond TeamPitchers: Kallie Sanderlin Fr.
Haughton; Addie McGrath Fr. Natchitoches Central; Lilian Thompson So. EvangelCatchers: Lainey Lafitte Sr. Benton; Reese Mayfield Jr.
HaughtonInfielders: Tanesciya Thomas Sr. Airline; Izzy Rodriguez Fr. Parkway; Kaydence Chreene So. Byrd; Clara Shaffer Jr.
Haughton; Maggie Landman Jr. Benton; Kennedi Dixon Sr. Captain ShreveOutfielders: Brilee Metoyer Jr. Natchitoches Central; Presley Yerby So.
Haughton; Maddie Dicharry Jr. Byrd; Lena Gordon Sr. Evangel; Haley Whiteside Sr. AirlineUtility: Macee Thompson Sr.
Parkway; Madison Hooten Sr. Evangel; Anna Grace Stier Sr. Captain Shreve; Leah Sutton Sr. Byrd; Emma Holmes Jr.
BentonHonorable MentionHaughton: Avery Hedrick Sr. OF; Brooklyn Ezernack So. SS; Airline: Ainsley Jones Jr. SS; Abby Hutson Sr.
OF; Ainsley Hollis So. C; Benton: Karlea Tasby So. P; Callie Turner So. IF; Audrey Stark Jr.
IF; Maddie Ramsey Sr. Utility; Evangel: Addison Shane So. Utility; Kayla Yearby So. OF; Olivia Pandiella Sr.
IF; NCHS: Annaliece Romero Sr. C; Parkway: Maci Paul Fr. IF; Katie Giovengo So. P/IF; Madison Menard Sr.
IF; Huntington: Empress Poole Sr. SS; Mia McFarland So. Utility.Jimmy Watson covers Louisiana sports for the USA TODAY Network. Email him at jwatson@shreveporttimes.com and follow him on Twitter @JimmyWatson6.This article originally appeared on Shreveport Times: Find out who made the 2026 girls All-District 1-5A softball team