St. John's Charli Neumann earns district MVP honor again
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District 8-1A champion St. John's triumphant softball season brought the Lady Eagles numerous honors along the way, including a prestigious honor for one of the most versatile players in the state.
Senior Charli Neumann, who pitched and worked infield occasionally at first or second base, was named Most Valuable Player for the second consecutive year by the district coaches.
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“It feels super rewarding,” she said. “Earning District MVP once is special, but doing it two years in a row just makes me thing about how much hard work, time and dedication has gone into getting here.”
In District 8-1A action, she hit 1.000, going 13 for 13.
For the season her batting average was .606 with 61 RBIs, 51 runs scored 17 homeruns.
She went 4-0 at the mound in the district and 9-8 overall.
“It’s not just about me though … I wouldn’t be in this position without my teammates pushing me every day, my coaches believing in me, and all the support behind the scenes,” Neumann said. “It motivates me even more to keep improving and to help lead my team to something even bigger.”
Neumann said the time with her teammates comprised her best moments on the team.
“I love each and every single one of them and they have made me become a better person and leader,” she said. “Throughout five years, every single game I have had my teammates there to pick me up. Without them, I would have never made it this far in my career.
“In my five years on the team, my best moments would be with my teammates … I love every single one of them and they have made me become a better person and leader. Throughout five years, every single game I have had my teammates there to pick me up. Without them, I would have never made it this far in my career.”
Neumann committed to play on the collegiate level at University of South Alabama.
Other Eagle first-team seniors for included Coutlynn Alexander (.818 BA), catcher Cinclare Landry (.517 BA)
Two sophomores landed spots on the listing: infielder/third baseman/pitcher Gracelynn Anderson (.583 BA), outfielder Emily Kirkland (.333 BA).
Two freshmen — outfielder Anna Claire Pruitt (.500 BA) and shortstop/third baseman Aubrey Purpera (.400 BA) — rounded out St. John’s first-team entries
Second-team entries for St. John included freshman outfielder Kobi Bickham and eighth-grade shortstop/2B Madelyn Hedges.
Additional second-team entries from Iberville Parish included: Diamond Williams, junior pitcher, White Castle; Kelsie Bracken, senior infielder, White Castle; Jamie Chutz, freshman pitcher, North Iberville; Tamia Downs, senior pitcher, North Iberville and Ryleigh Dedon, senior catcher, East Iberville.
ADDITIONAL FIRST-TEAM ENTRIES
Ascension Catholic: Ava Gauthe, junior; Emma Delatte, sophomore; Lillie Young, sophomore; Sophie Crochet, junior and Hadyen Theriot, junior.
Ascension Christian: Juniors Every Rome and Alexa Moody.
ADDITIONAL SECOND-TEAM ENTRIES
Ascension Catholic: Ainsley Allen, sophomore; Caroline Diez, junior; Elizabeth Walker, junior, Ascension Catholic and Hollyn Bowler, eighth grade, Ascension Christian
HONORABLE MENTIONS
St. John: Berkleigh Gilliam, junior.
Ascension Catholic: Gabriella Graffeo, 8th grade and Jordyn Hebert, freshman.
Ascension Christian: Lia Cate LeBlanc, 8th grade and Raegan Tanner, 7thgrade.
White Castle: Riyah Coleman, senior; Amad Zachary, sophomore and Chrislin Lewis, sophomore.
North Iberville: Jaylynn Martin, 8th grade; Sonia Martin, senior and Azelea Randall, 8th.
East Iberville: Austyn Kell, junior; Calasia Trice, senior and Jaquinta Foster, sophomore.
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