Aaliyah Zabala, Laila Clark, and Abby Mitchell from Southern University have earned All-Louisiana honors. Zabala and Clark made the All-Louisiana First Team, while Mitchell received Second Team recognition. This is the first time since 2018 that Southern has had players selected, tying for the second-most recipients in a single season in the program鈥檚 history.

By the Numbers
  • Zabala finished the season with an 18-6 record and a 1.77 ERA.
  • Clark posted a batting average of .428 with 51 RBIs and 21 stolen bases.
  • Mitchell batted .386 with 10 home runs and also had 51 RBIs.
State of Play
  • Zabala ranked 15th nationally in ERA and had five shutouts.
  • Clark led the nation with 15 outfield assists.
  • Mitchell ended the season with a 10-game hitting streak and excelled in the SWAC Tournament, batting .591.
What's Next

With recognition at the state level, the trio's achievement could enhance recruitment efforts and further boost the team's profile heading into next season.

Bottom Line

The accomplishments of Zabala, Clark, and Mitchell not only highlight their individual talents but also mark a resurgence for Southern University's softball program, signaling strong prospects for future competitions.