High School Softball in Acadiana

[CajunAmos]

I think Shellie's younger sister had a pretty good season as a junior (I think) this year as well. I think before the Sulphur portion of the tournament, she may have been the better hitter during the year.

[MisterCajun]

I think Shellie's younger sister had a pretty good season as a junior (I think) this year as well. I think before the Sulphur portion of the tournament, she may have been the better hitter during the year.

It is my understanding that Sarah Arceneaux, Landry and Hemphill all had double digit homeruns this year. The long ball power displayed by this team was unbelievable and may never be matched again. However, in talking with one of the STM coaches this past weekend, I was told that it was Hemphill who led STM in every hitting statistical category. It will be interesting to see if and how teams pitch to her next year.

[trevo89]

I coached the girl's basketball team at St. Pius a few years back when Bailey was a 6th grader. She started for the 8th grade team and showed athletic ability beyond her age. It is not surprising she has had success on the diamond as well. She will continue to develop and will be very dangerous by the time she graduates

[Mark Hemphill]

High school softball is alive and well in Acadiana. STM, Teurlings, Notre Dame, North Vermilion, Cecilia, Kaplan and Comeaux all have some fantastic players returning next year. There are many dedicated girls in the area that will be working hard this summer to get stronger, faster and better through workouts and/or playing travel ball.

In regards to STM, everything just seemed to click for them this year and especially in Sulphur. Sarah Arceneaux and Jaimie Landry both stepped up big time. Sarah will be hard to replace. I wish her much success in continuing her playing career at UL and look forward to watching her play at the next level.

[Mark Hemphill]

Didn't mean to short change Westminster and Crowley who both made the Fastpitch 56 in Sulphur this year. Opelousas Catholic also is a program on the rise.

[Zeebart21]

High school softball is alive and well in Acadiana. STM, Teurlings, Notre Dame, North Vermilion, Cecilia, Kaplan and Comeaux all have some fantastic players returning next year. There are many dedicated girls in the area that will be working hard this summer to get stronger, faster and better through workouts and/or playing travel ball.

In regards to STM, everything just seemed to click for them this year and especially in Sulphur. Sarah Arceneaux and Jaimie Landry both stepped up big time. Sarah will be hard to replace. I wish her much success in continuing her playing career at UL and look forward to watching her play at the next level.

Hemp, this is your daughter they are talking about, right?

Z

[Mark Hemphill]

Hemp, this is your daughter they are talking about, right?

Z

Yes it is Z. She is my oldest.

[Zeebart21]

Yes it is Z. She is my oldest.

Congrats, Mark. I look forward to seeing her play at the next level.

Z

[cajun4life]

Congrats, Mark. I look forward to seeing her play at the next level.

Z

You mea as a Cajun Zee ;-) lol