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THE STANDARD: No. 10 Barbers Hill want more after 2025 state semis
10. Barbers Hill Eagles (5A)
Barbers Hill surged through the 2025 playoffs, sweeping three of four series before falling to state runner-up Smithson Valley in the Class 5A Division I semifinals. A 34-8 finish set a high bar, and under legendary coach David Denny, now entering his 16th season with 620 career victories, the Eagles are poised for another deep run.
The heart of this team is returning firepower. All-district selections Josh Digulio (.287, 1 HR, 24 RBIs) and London Schick (.345, 2 HR, 24 RBIs), a Bossier Parish CC commit, lead a lineup that blends power and consistency. Infielder Ryan Garcia (.361, 1 HR, 21 RBIs) and DH Adriano Hayes (.329, 2 HR, 16 RBIs), both all-district honorees, round out a veteran core capable of producing in every inning.
The Eagles’ pitching also returns key arms. Jordan Davis went 4-0 with 32 strikeouts over 27 innings last season, while National Park College commit Hayden McDaniel and Gabe Maricle bring some added punch to the mound.
THE RANKINGS: No. 3 - Barbers Hill Eagles
Aaron Fuller enters his 11th year leading the Barbers Hill softball program. At The Hill, Fuller has amassed 326 coaching wins and a state crown. Last year, the Eagles posted a 33-5-2 record and reached the Regional Semifinals before bowing out of the playoffs.
This team has plenty of firepower back in 2025 to contend for a deep playoff run. Kentucky-signee and reigning District MVP Hailey Nutter will lead the way.
Nutter posted a 21-4 record with a 0.556 ERA and 228 strikeouts in 2024. She also hit .412 at the plate, driving in 39 runs with six doubles, four triples and three homers. Sam Houston State-signee Peyton Helmly (.420, 11 2B, 3 3B, 4 HR, 45 RBIs) will hold down the catcher spot, while District Newcomer of the Year Savi Barrientos (.349, 39 runs scored, 25 stolen bases) will range the outfield.
Other players to watch include San Jac-signee Bre Norman (.265, 11 RBI, 10 stolen bases), Hendrix College-signee Emerson Naismith, Blinn JC-commit AshLynn Cooper, Macie Bryant (9-1, 179Ks, 0.62 ERA) and Aybrie Corona (.293, 3 2B, 3 3B, 15 RBIs). Others to watch include a solid sophomore group of Macie Bryant, Izzy Lawrence, Aybrie Corona, Savi Barrientos, JosLynn Cooper, Helena Lawrence, Taylor Lozano, Zoey Hood, and freshman Madison Ray.