Haley Hart earned the LSWA Freshman of the Year award, leading four members of the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball team recognized on the All-Louisiana collegiate softball team for 2026. Hart, also named SBC Freshman of the Year and a D1Softball Freshman All-American, is the first Ragin' Cajuns freshman to receive a major LSWA award since 2023. In the season, she boasted a batting average exceeding .350, tying for the team lead with 55 hits and ranking second with 40 RBI. Alongside Hart, Brooke Otto, Kennedy Marceaux, and Mia Liscano received accolades, emphasizing the strong performance of the squad over recent years.

By the Numbers
  • Hart batted over .350, tied for the team lead with 55 hits, and had 40 RBI.
  • Otto achieved career highs with a .338 average, 50 hits, 11 home runs, and 46 RBI.
State of Play
  • This marks the 40th consecutive year a Ragin' Cajun has been honored on the All-Louisiana team.
  • The Cajuns secured a total of 83 major awards in program history following this recognition.
What's Next

Looking ahead, Hart and her teammates will aim to maintain their momentum and leverage their postseason accolades into the upcoming season's success. This recognition may bolster recruitment and elevate the team's competitiveness in future NCAA tournaments.

Bottom Line

The Ragin' Cajuns Softball team's recognition at the LSWA awards highlights the program's consistent excellence and potential for continued growth. With Hart leading a talented group, the future looks bright for Louisiana softball.