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Assistant Superintendent Paul Hebert, Ryan Primeaux, Marlene Primeaux, Hayes Primeaux, Carter Primeaux, Dozier Elementary Principal Karla (Toups) Langlinais, Supervisor Madeline DeHart and Superintendent Jerome Puyau

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Carter Primeaux

Dozier’s Carter Primeaux Parish Elementary Student of the Year

Tue, 01/22/2019 - 10:01am

On Thursday, January 17, 5th grader Carter Primeaux of Dozier Elementary was surprised to learn that he was chosen to be Vermilion Parish Student of the Year for the 2018-2019 school year.
Not only was he shocked to learn he had won, but his family, along with Superintendent Jerome Puyau, Assistant Superintendent Paul Hebert, Principal Karla Toups Langlinais and Supervisor Madeline DeHart all met up at the school to surprise him.
Carter says that he was shocked to see his interviewers at the school, but when he saw his parents, he soon realized he had won. “I was in the library at the time when Mr. Jerome, the Superintendent came in, along with others that were there when I was being interviewed,” he said “then I notice my mom peeking in from another room and I just knew I had won; it was so exciting.”
Carter is a member of the Dozier Elementary Jr. Beta Club where he is the Parliamentarian. He belongs to the 4-H club and plays trombone in the DES band. His hobbies include spending time with his family and friends and loves to rodeo. He is the son of Ryan and Marlene Primeaux and has one brother, Hayes.
“My parents were very proud of me and actually were able to find out before me,” he said. Carter plans to become an Orthopedic Surgeon when he is older and his favorite subject is ELA (English Language Arts). He has a 4.0 GPA; which he has had since first grade.

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At the Jan. 12 retirement ceremony for Brig. Gen. Charles W. Chappuis Jr. with mother and sisters at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans are, from left, Joan Saizon, Tracy Moody, Anne Leonards, Chappuis, Lita Chappuis and Lynn Rogers.

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From left, Maj. Gen. Glenn Curtis, adjutant general for the Louisiana National Guard, left, presented a flag to Brig. Gen. Charles W. Chappuis Jr.

Brig. Gen. Chappuis honored after 20 years of leadership in Air National Guard

Tue, 01/22/2019 - 8:58am
Served 3 overseas deployments, responded to numerous disasters

Brig. Gen. Charles W. Chappuis Jr. was honored at a retirement ceremony at the Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans honoring his 20 years of leadership in the Louisiana Air National Guard.
During the event on Jan. 12, Chappuis received the Distinguished Service Medal, which recognized his service as state air surgeon from April 2014 to October 2018.
“I know I’m a better man for having spent the last 20 years of my life in the National Guard,” Chappuis said at the ceremony.
Referring to Maj. Gen. Glenn Curtis, adjutant general for the Louisiana National Guard, Chappuis said, “You gave me the opportunity to have what I believe is the most professionally rewarding job — taking care of the men and women who volunteer to serve our country.”
As state air surgeon, Chappuis served as the primary liaison between the individual medical units, the adjutant general, the air surgeon and the Army National Guard chief surgeon on force protection, medical issues, aspects of homeland security and other medical matters. He ensured that the state maintained a viable, healthy and medically ready force for worldwide deployment and availability.
In 1998, Chappuis received a direct commission in the Louisiana Air National Guard as a major serving as flight surgeon in the 159th Medical Squadron.
As a flight surgeon, Chappuis logged more than 550 hours in F-15s, F-16s, F-18s, C-17s, C-141s, C-130s and KC-10s. Chappuis logged over 135 combat and combat support flight hours in Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom.
Chappuis deployed numerous times for overseas contingency operations in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. He served as clinical director of critical care air transport teams based at Ramstein Air Base in 2003 and 2011. He served as senior surgeon at the 31st Combat Support Hospital in Balad, Iraq, in 2004 and as commander of the 447th Expeditionary Medical Squadron, Baghdad, Iraq, in 2008.
The general also participated in numerous disaster operations in Louisiana over the course of his career including Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, floods, ice storms and the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill.
The Rayne native is the son of Lita Chappuis and the late Charles “Moon” Chappuis.
Chappuis graduated from the Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans in 1979.
Chappuis resides in Lafayette with his wife, Cynthia. They have three children, Billy, Courtney and Catherine.
Chappuis is a professor of clinical surgery at LSU School of Medicine and chief of surgery and associate medical director at University Hospital in Lafayette.

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Tina Faulk achieves Certified Diabetes Educator status

Tue, 01/22/2019 - 8:48am

The National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE) announced that Tina Faulk, BSN, RN, Education Coordinator at Abbeville General 118 N. Hospital Dr., Abbeville, LA, achieved Certified Diabetes Educator® (CDE®) status by successfully completing the Certification Examination for Diabetes Educators. Candidates must meet rigorous eligibility requirements to be able to take the examination. Achieving certification status demonstrates to people with diabetes and employers that the health care professional possesses distinct and specialized knowledge, thereby promoting quality of care for people with diabetes. Currently, there are over 19,500 diabetes educators who hold NCBDE certification.
Tina Faulk is a 1988 graduate of the University of Southwestern Louisiana where she obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing. She is the education coordinator at Abbeville General where she has been employed for the last 25 years and has been providing diabetes education for 16 years.
NCBDE is a national not-for-profit certification organization that is responsible for overseeing the certification program for diabetes educators and awarding the CDE® credential to qualified individuals. The CDE® program is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA).
NCBDE was established in 1986 to develop and administer a certification program for health professionals who teach individuals with diabetes how to self-manage their disease. NCBDE’s mission is to promote comprehensive and ongoing quality diabetes education and support by defining, developing, maintaining, and protecting the certification and credentialing processes. NCBDE supports the concept of voluntary, periodic certification for all diabetes educators who meet credential and experience eligibility requirements. For more information on NCBDE, visit the web site at www.ncbde.org or contact the national office at info@ncbde.org or 847-228-9795.

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Margaret Lachaussee

Tue, 01/22/2019 - 8:32am

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at a 3:00 PM on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church for Mrs. Margaret Andrus Lachaussee, 87, who passed away on January 20, 2019 at Pelican Point Nursing Home.
Father Paul Bienvenu will be Celebrant of the Mass and will conduct the funeral services. Serving as con-celebrant will be Father Paul Metrejean.
Burial will take place in St. Alphonsus Cemetery.
Mrs. Margaret, a resident of Maurice, was the daughter of the late Clarence Andrus and the former Paula Trahan.
For the majority of her life, she lived and raised her family in the small town of Mermentau, Louisiana. She developed lifelong friendships and a community of friends whom she loved so much, not only in Mermentau, but also in the surrounding towns of Morse and Estherwood.
In the days of screen doors and gravel roads, she was involved in elementary school fairs, cake walk fundraisers, bingos and church hall bazaars, where her love for her community and church shined through. (Long live the “Trash or Treasure” booth that she looked over for the yearly church bazaars.) She also had a creative side which was nourished through her paintings of nature and Louisiana landscapes.
With her husband and family, whether in a Volkswagen van heading to Canada or watching their beloved Astros or Saints, it was always a journey of family, laughter, faith and love.
For her final resting place, she returned to the town where she was born in, Maurice, Louisiana.
She is survived by her husband, Harold Lachaussee; children, Kathy Lepretre and husband Steve, Betty Lachaussee, Janice Searle and husband Dwayne, Paulette Hanks and husband Ryan, Bill Lachaussee, Mike Lachaussee, Doug Lachaussee; 13 grandchildren, Kacie Lachaussee, Stephanie Lepretre, Kegan Lepretre, Jacob Hoffman, Blake Searle, Connor Searle, Tyler Searle, Cathryn Hanks, Jeanne Hanks, Madeline “Madi” Lachaussee, Reagan Lachaussee, Ryan “R.J.” Lachaussee, Brennan Jeanise; 2 great grandchildren, Bryce Richard, Landon Richard, and one on the way, Juliana Searle; and two brothers, Pierre “Sydney” Andrus and wife Joanne, and Sheldon Andrus and wife Delores.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Paula Andrus; and brother, C.J. Andrus.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Delhomme Funeral Home- Maurice on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 from 9 AM until the time of service. A Rosary will be recited at 11 AM in the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be Jacob Hoffman, Kegan Lepretre, Blake Searle, Connor Searle, R.J. Lachaussee and Brennan Jeanise.
The family would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers. The family would also like to thank Hope Healthcare and Hospice, Pelican Pointe Nursing Home, and Camelot of Crowley Nursing Home for the care and compassion shown to their mother.
Personal condolences may be sent to the Lachaussee family at www.delhommefuneralhome.com.
Delhomme Funeral Home, 200 Chief H. Fred Road, Maurice, LA is in charge of funeral arrangements.

Birth Announcements

Mon, 01/21/2019 - 9:16am

Ella Louise
Lambert
A daughter, Ella Louise Lambert, was born Monday, January 14, 2019, at Abbeville General to Hanna Renee Hebert and Nicholas Paul Lambert of Kaplan.

Trey Michael Lormand, Jr.
A son, Trey Michael Lormand, was born Thursday, January 10, 2019, at Abbeville General to Mr. and Mrs. Trey Michael Lormand.
The mother is the former Latesia Renee Miguez.

Olivia Grace Comeaux
A daughter, Olivia Grace Comeaux, was born Wednesday, January 9, 2019, at Abbeville General to Brittany Marie Perro and Tyler Brandon Comeaux of Kaplan.

Eris Rose Gary
A daughter, Eris Rose Gary, was born December 27, 2018, at Women’s and Children’s to Toni Suire and Mitchell Gary of Erath, La.

Dylan Elizabeth Espeut
A daughter, Dylan Elizabeth Espeut, was born at Women’s and Children’s on December 23, 2018, to Mr. and Mrs. Adam Espeut of Maurice.
The mother is the former Morgan Landry.

Aria Giselle Green
A daughter, Aria Giselle Green, was born December 21, 2018, at Women’s and Children’s to Mr. and Mrs. Martin Green, Jr. of Parks.
The mother is the former Britney Davis.

Walker Anthony Broussard
A son, Walker Anthony Broussard, was born December 21, 2018, at Women’s and Children’s to Chelsie Kirkconnell and Taylor Broussard.

Andi Kay Hayes
A daughter, Andi Kay Hayes, was born December 19, 2108, at Women’s and Children’s to Mr. and Mrs . Nicholas Hayers of Abbeville.
The mother is the former Alicia Suire.

Patrick Lee
Jenkins, Jr.
A son, Patrick Lee Jenkins, Jr., was born December 17, 2018, at Women’s and Children’s to Kim Hanks and Patrick Jenkins of Abbeville.

Saigen Elise
Comeaux
A daughter, Saigen Elise Comeaux, was born December 15, 2018, at Women’s and Children’s to Shakiya Jones and Dazavian Comeaux of Abbeville.

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Mrs. Drey Vincent

Miss Paige Nicole Lyons becomes Mrs. Drey Vincent

Mon, 01/21/2019 - 8:20am

Miss Paige Nicole Lyons of Maurice and Mr. Drey Edward Vincent of Kaplan were joined in marriage during a 6:30 p.m. ceremony held on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at L’Eglise in Erath.
The bride is the daughter of Todd and Shantel Sonnier of Maurice and James Lyons of Abbeville. Her grandparents are Leroy Vincent, Sr., Carol Gallette and Sheryl Dennis, all of Abbeville, LA. and Lealand and Veronica Sonnier of Lafayette, La.
The groom is the son of Edward and Angie Vincent of Kaplan. His grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Pere’ of Kaplan, Jackie G. Vincent and the late John Francis Vincent of Kaplan.
Escorted by Todd Sonnier and James Lyons, the bride wore an elegant trumpet silhouette gown featuring a sweet-heart neckline and classic keyhole back. The two-toned, floral lace gown finished with a beautifully scalloped hemline and buttons cascading down the semi-cathedral length train.
She carried a bouquet consisting of eucalyptus and ivory pops.
Baily Sonnier, attended as maid of honor. Jada Pedigo served as matron of honor. Bridesmaids included Shanna Sonnier, Katelyn Sonnier, Kirstyn Vincent, Monica Connell, Kreslyn Lemaire and Laina Vincent. They wore wine colored, cold shoulder chiffon dresses topped with beading and a blouson bodice with a flowing skirt. They carried bouquets of eucalyptus and ivor pops. Ava Vincent, daughter of the bride and groom, served as flower girl. She wore a dress made of ivory and lace.
Groomsmen included Gus Zaunbrecher, Guy Vincent, Tyler Clark, Tyler Vincent, Derek Lemaire, Hunter Luquette and Casey Sonnier. The ring bearer was Logan Lemaire, son of Derek and Kreslyn Lemaire. Serving as the usher was Adam Vincent.
The reception was held immediately following the ceremony at L’Eglise.
Upon their return from a wedding trip to the Bahamas, the couple will reside in Kaplan.
The bride is a 2011 graduate of North Vermilion High School and a graduate of Delta with a medical assistant degree. She is currently enrolled at LSUE for nursing.
The groom is a 2009 graduate of Kaplan High School and is the owner of Vincent Farms.

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Glynn Pourcio Jr

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Jacoby Maxile

Vermilion Parish Task Force arrests three

Fri, 01/18/2019 - 4:03pm

According to Sheriff Mike Couvillon, the Vermilion Municipal and Sheriff’s Narcotics Task Force made the following arrests in Abbeville, Maurice and Gueydan for narcotics related offenses within the parish.
Glynn Pourcio Jr., 35, of Maurice, was arrested and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and felon in possession of a firearm.
Gary Sellers Jr., 23, of Abbeville, arrested and charged with possession of Meth, and possession of drug paraphernalia
Jacoby Maxile, 31, of Gueydan, arrested and charged with manufacturing crack cocaine, possession with the intent to distribute crack cocaine, Drug fraud, possession of a firearm by a felon, possession of a stolen firearm, possession of a firearm in the presence of a controlled dangerous substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of drugs within a school zone.
Sheriff Couvillon would like to thank the Mayors, and their council, of Abbeville, Gueydan, and Erath, along with their Chiefs of Police, for their support of the Vermilion Municipal  and Sheriff’s  Narcotics Task Force. Sheriff Couvillon also applauds the concerned citizens of Vermilion Parish for their awareness and assistance in helping the Task Force in fighting the war on illegal drugs. He  encourages all citizens with information in regards to illegal drug activities to contact the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office or the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit at 337-740-4501 or E-mail the Task Force anonymously at taskforce@vpso.net and your e-mail will be held in the “strictest of confidence” and replied to in a very timely manner.
More information on reporting drug activities can be seen on our Web Site at www.vpso.net. Click on Narcotics and fill out the TURN IN A PUSHER information. 

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Jace Myers of NV goes up for a shot.

North Vermilion's new point guard finds new home

Thu, 01/17/2019 - 4:33pm

Jace Myers, 15, looks to have found a home at North Vermilion High School.
Myers, a sophomore, is North Vermilion’s new point guard.
However, what many people do not know about Myers is that she has not always lived in the Maurice area. Nope. Her family is well traveled, and it was not uncommon for Myers to be at a school for one or two years and then move.
Since her first grade year, she has enrolled in at least five different elementary schools in three different states. Her parents are coaches who enjoyed living in different parts of the country and teaching at different schools.
She was born in Houston. Her parents, Scott and Whitney, were coaches in Houston. A year later, the family moved to DeRidder and then not long after that, moved to Missouri and lived in two different locations. From there, the Myers family uprooted and moved to Arkansas for two years and then back to Louisiana for a teaching job in Welsh, La. By the time Jace was a sixth grader, she had settled in at North Vermilion Middle School when her parents took teaching jobs at North Vermilion High School.
Jace was never bothered by the moving.
“It (moving) did not matter to me,” said Jace. “I make friends easily. I could go from school to school.”
Well, it looks like the Myers family has found a home. They moved to the area when Jace was a sixth grader and have now stayed a record five years in location.
Despite where the Myers lived, there was one thing that stayed the same; her love for basketball. Her father Scott, who was the NV volleyball coach, taught her the correct way to shoot the basketball.
She began playing basketball when she was four years old and always played with older girls because of her skill level.
“My dad has a lot to do with me developing my basketball skills,” said Jace. “He was a basketball coach, so he taught me the correct way to shoot.”
It shows.
In her first year as a starter for NV, Jace leads the parish and possibly the district in three-pointers made. As of Tuesday, she has made 39 three-pointers. Alyia Broussard of Kaplan has made 37, and VC’s Ainsley Mallet has made 33.
She began working on her jumper as a fifth grader thanks to her father’s encouragement to develop her shot. By the seventh grade, she started to jack up three-pointers, and they began falling.
Last week she canned six 3-pointers and finished with a season-high 21 points against David Thibodaux High School.
NV head coach Casey Meador has watched Jace grow up because he coached with her dad. Meador saw Jace transform from a gym rat to a shooter.
“I knew she would be able to shoot the ball tremendously well,” said Meador. “It is her comfort zone. She has been that third piece, behind Gabbie (Bessard) and Kennedy (Trahan) that has propelled us to where we are now. Anyone of these girls can score 20.”
If there is one downside to Jace’s excellent sophomore season, it is not having her father in the stands to watch her. Last year Scott was involved in a bicycle accident and crashed into a tree. His vision has never been the same. He does, however, watch her game on an I-pad later that night.
“It is pretty hard not to have him here,” said Jace. “He has been a part of my basketball career.”
It shows because she has taken her skills and the Lady Patriots to the next level.
“I was nervous coming into the season because I knew I had to fill a big role,” she added.
Thanks to her father’s teaching, she is doing great.

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Ragin Cajun baseball announces 2020 signing class

Thu, 01/17/2019 - 4:29pm

@RaginCajunsBSB Announces 2020 Signing Class
Group of 16 provides for Louisiana’s immediate needs and future growth

LAFAYETTE – Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Baseball head coach Tony Robichaux announced 16 players who have signed a National Letter of Intent during the most recent signing period.
Each student-athlete will enroll at Louisiana beginning in the 2019-20 academic year.
The 2020 signing class includes 10 high school seniors and six junior college transfers, the majority from the Louisiana-Texas region.
Among the high school products to sign with the Ragin’ Cajuns were three highly-touted prospects from Louisiana: Dax Ford of John Curtis Christian, Zeph Hoffpauir of Berwick High and Peyton Lejeune of Teurlings Catholic.
The junior college group is highlighted by Connor Kimple (Oklahoma State) and Brandon Talley (Louisiana Tech), who were Division I signees out of high school. Louisiana also added a true catcher in Nick Hagedorn of Jefferson College via the JUCO ranks.
“Our staff (Anthony Babineaux, Daniel Freeman, Jeremy Talbot and Jake Wells) did a great job on the recruiting trail,” Robichaux said. “This class features a great mix of junior college student-athletes who will give us immediate impact with size, strength and age. The high school student-athletes are very talented and will build quality depth for continued growth.
“With our seniors departing and potential impacts from the Major League Baseball Draft, these signees will help us continue our program at the level we desire to perform.”

Below is a breakdown of the signing class:

Conor Angel
RHP | Lachine, Quebec, Canada | Lakeside Academy (Northwest Florida State College)
Right-handed pitcher presently a sophomore at Northwest Florida State College. Prepped at Lakeside Academy in Kalamazoo, Mich.
Made 15 appearances, totaling 25-2/3 innings for NWFSC in 2018 season. Averaged 9.82 strikeouts per nine in collegiate debut campaign. Recorded multiple strikeouts in 11 of 15 outings.
Participated in the 2018 Florida JUCO All-Star Game
Canadian Junior National Team member (2015-18) and Russell Martin Trophy recipient for top prospect in Quebec Junior Elite Baseball League (2017).

Justin Barnes
RHP | Spring, Texas | Klein Oak HS
33rd-ranked player in Prep Baseball Report’s 2019 class in Texas. Played summer ball for Hunter Pence Baseball Academy.
Named to the 2017 Sunshine South Showcase Top Prospect List.
Two-time Perfect Game WWBA Nationals all-tournament selection.

Julian Brock
C | Fulshear, Texas | Fulshear HS
Played travel ball for Banditos Baseball Club.
As a junior, hit .408 and recorded a .491 on base percentage for Fulshear HS. Was named the District 27-5A Newcomer of the Year.
Recorded a 1.83 pop time at a Perfect Game Showcase.
First baseball student-athlete to sign an NLI in Fulshear High’s history (new school which began playing baseball in 2018).

Jake Combs
RHP | Cypress, Texas | Cypress Ranch HS
Played summer ball for the Hunter Pence Baseball Academy.
Earned six all-tournament honors.
Posted a .597 OPS in 36 games during junior season. Fielded all but two of 57 chances cleanly and turned five double plays.
Named to the 2017 and 2018 Perfect Game Preseason Underclassmen All-American teams.

Joshua Cox
OF | Thornton, Colo. | Broomfield HS (Butler CC)
Delivered 15 extra base hits, posted 31 RBI and slugged .604 during freshman season at Butler Community College.
Named to the 2018 All-Jayhawk Conference Team.
Was the 2018 Home Run Derby champion of the Sunflower Baseball Summer League.
Three-time all-conference player at Broomfield (Colo.) High School and was an all-region selection in senior season.
Played travel ball for Thunder Academy in Broomfield, Colo.

Dax Ford
LHP | Luling, La. | John Curtis Christian HS
Delivered 30 hits on a .366 average and recorded a 0.62 ERA with two saves in seven appearances as a junior for John Curtis. Team made its way to the Top 10 of the national rankings and was named Boys Team of the Year on The New Orleans Advocate’s Star of Stars.
Has notched 104 strikeouts and yielded only 27 hits in 62 career innings pitched.
Helped lead John Curtis to the semifinals of the National High School Invitational – tournament featuring the Top 16 prep teams in the country – by earning the save in the quarterfinal contest.
Plays summer ball for Louisiana Knights Baseball.

Justin Greene
OF/3B | Bakersville, N.C. | Mitchell HS (Arizona Western College)
Competed in 64 games in collegiate debut season at Arizona Western College. Hit .345 with 12 home runs and 53 RBI.
Four-year varsity starter, four-year all-conference player and two-time all-state selection for Mitchell (N.C.) High School. Posted a career .775 slugging percentage.
Mitchell HS Player of the Year in 2016.
Played for the Lenoir Oilers in the Carolina Virginia Collegiate League.

Nick Hagedorn
C | Sedalia, Mo. | Smith-Cotton HS (Jefferson College)
A catcher by trade, who can also play outfield, Hagedorn hit .366 to go along with 51 RBI last season with St.-Louis based Jefferson College.
Helped guide Jefferson College to the Region XVI Championship, South Central District Championship and an appearance in the JUCO World Series.
Multi-year honoree on the all-conference and all-district squads for Smith-Cotton High. After freshman season, was named team captain.
Played travel ball with the Midwest Nationals and Southern California Bombers.

Zeph Hoffpauir
1B | Berwick, La. | Berwick HS
Helped lead Berwick High School to the 2018 Class 3A state championship.
Named to the LBCA All-Region 8 Team, Hoffpauir hit .349 with eight doubles and six home runs during his junior campaign. Also had 39 RBI, seven stolen bases and scored 39 runs.
Also a first team All-District 8-3A and a Class 3A all-state selection last season.
Won the Perfect Game 16U Home Run Derby in Fort Myers, Fla. Also participated in the Southeast Showcase Series.

Peyton Holt
SS/2B | Fort Smith, Ark. | Greenwood HS
Delivered a strong season at the plate as a junior at Greenwood High School, collecting 60 base hits and 38 RBI on a .531 average. Generated 34 extra base hits.
Owns a career .473 average through 243 plate appearances. Has hit above .400 in both varsity seasons competed in.
Has had hand in 23 double plays and posted 150 fielding assists.
2016-18 Arkansas all-state and Class 6A all-conference selection. Perfect Game top-ranked middle infielder in Class of 2019 for Arkansas.
A switch-hitting infielder, Holt plays travel ball for Sticks Baseball Academy.

Carson Jones
SS/2B | West Monroe, La. | West Monroe HS
No. 9-ranked player overall in Louisiana by Prep Baseball.
Represented West Monroe on the All-District 2-5A First Team in 2018. Second consecutive all-district honor (second team in 2017).
Named to the 2017 and 2018 Perfect Game Preseason Underclassmen All-American teams.
Also played quarterback and safety for the WMHS football squad.

Connor Kimple
OF | Whitefish Bay, Wisc. | Marquette University High School (South Mountain CC)
Signed with Oklahoma State out of high school before attending South Mountain CC. Named to the 2016 Pre-Draft Showcase Top Prospect List.
Hit a .342, to go along with five home runs, 43 RBI, and 14 stolen bases as a freshman at South Mountain CC in 2018.
Posted a .414 average with two home runs, 38 RBI and 32 stolen bases as a prep senior.
Earned all-state honors as a senior and sophomore. Was a 2016 Rawlings-Perfect Game Honorable Mention All-American and All-Central Region Second Team choice.

Peyton Lejeune
UTL/RHP | Lafayette, La. | Teurlings Catholic HS
Named 2018 Louisiana Class 4A Most Valuable Player.
Pitched and hit for Teurlings Catholic. Finished with a .346 average and 26 RBI at the plate, while turning in an 11-3 mark with a 2.10 ERA and 99 strikeouts on the mound as a junior.
Also received offers from Mississippi State, Southern Miss, Tulane and Southeastern Louisiana.
Plays travel ball for the Louisiana Knights.

Oscar Moralez
RHP | Baytown, Texas | Goose Creek Memorial HS
Hit .300-plus as a freshman and sophomore at Goose Creek Memorial High School.
Also saw time on the mound, recording 46 strikeouts over 28-2/3 innings.
Played travel ball for Banditos Scout Team.
Ranked in the Perfect Game Top 500 National ranking.

Jason Nelson
RHP | Phoenix, Ariz. | Pinnacle HS (Central Arizona College)
Appeared in 15 games (12 starts) in collegiate debut season at Central Arizona College. Posted a 5-2 mark over 65 innings pitched and led the conference in strikeouts per nine.
Recorded 98 strikeouts and limited foes to 45 hits and a .189 batting average.
Participated in the Arizona Baseball Coaches Association All-Star Game during senior season at Pinnacle High School. Also named to the Class 6A All-Conference team by azcentral.com.
Recorded a 1.65 ERA and notched 65 strikeouts over 50 innings pitched during high school senior season.

Brandon Talley
1B/OF | Princeton, Texas | Princeton HS (Grayson CC)
Originally signed with Louisiana Tech out of high school before transferring to Grayson CC.
The 6-foot-3, 205-pound Talley hit .364, to go along with 16 home runs, and 69 RBI at Grayson CC in 2018. Was selected to the 2018 NTJCAC All-Conference First Team.
Four-year starter as both an infielder and left-handed pitcher for Princeton HS. Earned the Offensive Player of the Year honor as sophomore and named MVP and Pitcher of the Year as junior.
Listed on Texas High School Baseball's Top 40 players to watch as a sophomore.

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