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Cedar Creek's baseball program was honored with the 2025‑26 ABCA Team Academic Excellence Award, recognizing a 3.7 cumulative GPA, a 20‑plus win season, and the coach's reflections on balancing academics with athletics.
A total of 344 William & Mary student-athletes were named to the CAA Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll for the spring semester, highlighting the university's dedication to academic excellence alongside athletic competition.
Kade Luker, a two‑way star from Cedar Creek, dominated both pitching and hitting, earning All‑Northeast Louisiana honors, Gatorade Player of the Year, and leading his team toward its first LHSAA championship since 2014.
The 2026 All-Area baseball squad was announced, recognizing standout athletes from across northwest Louisiana. Kade Luker of Cedar Creek was named Athlete of the Year, while Luke Delafield, Braden Jones and Jackson Lee received additional top honors.
The annual All-Area baseball team highlights standout performances from across northwest Louisiana, recognizing athletes, pitchers, and coaches who led their schools to notable seasons.