Kade Luker, a rising senior at Cedar Creek School and a committed player for LSU’s baseball program, has been selected as the 2026 Louisiana Sports Writers Association Mr. Baseball, a distinction that highlights his standout campaign during the previous school year.
Dominant performance on the mound and at the plate
Luker posted a 1.04 earned run average over 74 innings, striking out 135 batters while maintaining a .531 batting average. He contributed five home runs, 36 runs batted in, 12 doubles, seven triples and 28 stolen bases, underscoring his dual-threat capabilities.
Team journey and future outlook
The Cougars finished the season with a 27‑7 record and advanced to the semifinals of the Louisiana High School Athletic Association’s Division III select bracket, where they fell 4‑1 to Covenant Christian. Luker expressed confidence in the team’s progress despite the loss, noting that the experience will shape the program’s trajectory.
Award continuity in the region
This marks the second straight year that an athlete from the Monroe area has earned the Mr. Baseball honor, following Sterlington’s Miller Sheets, a Baylor signee who received the accolade in 2025. The repeated recognition reflects a growing baseball talent pool in northeastern Louisiana.