More than 20 student-athletes from the Teche Area earned recognition on the Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) Fall All-Academic list. This achievement highlights the commitment of these athletes to both their academics and their sports. Schools such as Highland Baptist and Hanson Memorial led the local contingent, each with five honorees.
To qualify for the All-Academic honors, student-athletes are required to maintain an unweighted grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.5 over six semesters while participating in one or more sports for a minimum of two years. For those achieving Composite Team honors, a perfect GPA of 4.0 across all six semesters is necessary. Each recognized student-athlete will receive an award during their respective sport’s state championship event this season.
Football All-Academic Standouts
The following student-athletes earned All-Academic honors in football, showcasing impressive academic performance alongside their athletic commitments:
– Ilijah Butts, Catholic – N.I., 3.7826
– Desmond Jones, Catholic – N.I., 3.6190
– Owen Morris, Catholic – N.I., 3.9556
– Nash Perero, Delcambre, 3.5000
– Nathan Prioux, Delcambre, 3.8636
– Jayven Banks, Franklin, 3.8750
– Drew Burgess, Hanson Memorial, 3.5910
– Ethan Clements, Hanson Memorial, 3.9565
– Brenden Vilcan, Hanson Memorial, 3.9130
– Jude Walker, Hanson Memorial, 3.5655
– Alex Huval, Loreauville, 3.8696
– Kordell Charles, New Iberia, 3.5000
Outstanding Volleyball and Cross-Country Athletes
In volleyball, several athletes achieved Composite All-Academic status with perfect GPAs:
– Gracie Neck, Catholic – N.I., 4.0000
– Emily Faucheux, Hanson Memorial, 4.0000
– Emily Bienek, Highland Baptist, 4.0000
– Ali Louviere, Highland Baptist, 4.0000
– Maly Mullen, Highland Baptist, 4.0000
– Addisen Yates, Highland Baptist, 4.0000
– Amyrie Barabin, West St. Mary, 4.0000
Additionally, the cross-country team also celebrated success with two Composite All-Academic winners:
– Jiya Lodha, Episcopal of Acadiana, 4.0000
– Henry Nicholson, Highland Baptist, 4.0000
The accomplishments of these student-athletes not only reflect their dedication to sports but also their commitment to academic excellence. Recognition at the state championship events serves to highlight the balance of sports and education, encouraging future student-athletes in the Teche Area to strive for similar achievements.
Matthew Louviere, managing editor for both The Daily Iberian and Acadiana Lifestyle, emphasizes the importance of this recognition. His career, marked by several awards for investigative journalism and sports features, highlights his role as a trusted source for prep sports coverage in the Teche Area.