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For her leadership behind the plate and her performance at the plate, Airline’s Paris Endris has been named Outstanding Player on the 2022 SBJ All-Metro Softball Team. But her influence goes far beyond the diamond.
“Paris Endris is a superb example of an all-around player, teammate, and person,” Lady Vikings’ coach Brittany Smith says of her senior catcher. “She played many roles for our team throughout her four years at Airline, all while maintaining above a 4.0 grade point average.
“She is a leader on and off the field with her dedication, leadership, and ability to push through during the tough times. I can’t wait to see what all she accomplishes at the next level and I am very honored to have coached her for four years.”
Coach of the Year honors go to Calvary’s Tiffany Wood, who led the Lady Cavaliers to their second consecutive Division IV state championship this season (and their fourth state title).
“I am very proud of Team 18,” Wood says of this year’s team. “We battled many obstacles throughout the season and always kept pushing through. Played as a team that fought together, encouraged each other, and pushed each other. After the final out in the state championship game, it was so rewarding to see the excitement on each girl’s face. They realized all the hard work and tears finally paid off. I was honored to coach this team.”
The All-Metro team, chosen with input from Shreveport-Bossier coaches, consists of one player at each standard position, four pitchers, two utility players and a designated player. The “Best of the Rest” is for those who were given strong consideration for the first team. Those selections were not chosen by position.
2022 SBJ ALL-METRO SOFTBALL TEAM
Outstanding Player – Paris Endris, Airline (Sr.)
Coach of the Year – Tiffany Wood, Calvary
ROSTER
Catcher – Paris Endris, Airline (Sr.)
First Base – Megan Risher, Benton (Sr.)
Second Base – DJ Lynch, Calvary (So.)
Shortstop – Jina Baffuto, Airline (Sr.)
Third Base – Brooklyn Bockhaus, Haughton (Sr.)
Outfield – Chloe Larry, Parkway (So.)
Outfield – Elena Heng, Airline (So.)
Outfield – Averi Phillips, Haughton (Sr.)
Designated Player – Tavia Leadon, Calvary (Jr.)
Pitcher – Kynzee Anderson, Calvary (8th grade)
Pitcher — Emily Rachal, Airline (Fr.)
Pitcher — Ava Defee, Benton (So.)
Pitcher – Dixie Williams, Haughton (Fr.)
Utility – Sophia Livers, Benton (Jr.)
Utility – Ramsey Walker, Calvary (So.)
BEST OF THE REST
Meaux Carroll, Benton (Jr.)
Aleena Duran, Airline (Fr.)
Paige Marshall, Airline (So.)
Leah McKnight, Northwood (Sr.)
Riley Meyers, Southwood (Sr.)
Gabby Olague, Evangel (Jr.)
Mikel-Ann Ricardo, Captain Shreve (Sr.)
Danielle Robinson, Huntington (Sr.)
Kylie Small, Haughton (Fr.)
Natalie Sutton, Airline (Jr.)
Rachel Turnbow, Evangel (Sr.)
Mikaylah Williams, Parkway (Jr.)
Hannah Wood, Northwood (Sr.)
Mary Grace Woodle, Calvary (So.)