The 2026 high school baseball season is right around the corner, and as always, excitement is building across the Bayou State. Programs from every corner of Louisiana have been hard at work this offseason—honing skills, building chemistry, and setting their sights on a return trip to Sulphur for the LHSAA State Championships. As is tradition, the state is once again loaded with talent, from seasoned veterans to rising underclassmen ready to make their mark.

Over the coming weeks, we’ll take an in-depth look at teams from every region as part of our comprehensive season preview series. These previews will lead right up to Opening Day, followed by the release of our Power 25 Rankings and the return of our always-popular Game of the Week feature.

Throughout the spring, Prep Baseball Louisiana will continue to be your one-stop source for everything related to high school baseball across the state. Be sure to check back weekly for our Player and Pitcher of the Week honors, updated Power 25 Rankings, and plenty of additional coverage highlighting the stories, performances, and programs that make Louisiana baseball special.

*Please note that all information is based on team preview questionnaires that were sent out and returned by the participating high school coaches.  If you have not received a questionnaire and would like to fill one out, please email State Director Alex Armand at [email protected]

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High School Name: Lutcher High School

Head Coach: Ryan Jensen

Classification: Class 4A (Non-Select D-II)

District: 8-4A

2025 Record: 28-14

2025 Playoff Finish: State Semifinalist

No. of Returning Positional Starters: 5

No. of Returning Pitchers: 4

Team Strengths: Pitching

Top Upperclassmen (2026 & 2027 Class): 2026 C/RHP Bryson Keller (Nunez CC), 2026 SS/RHP Dane Bodin (Nunez CC), 2026 LHP/OF Cameron DeRoche (Nunez CC), 2026 1B Gage Poche, 2027 C/UTL Dalton St. Pierre, 2027 UTIL/RHP Davis St. Pierre, 2027 LHP/OF Dylan Delaneuville, 2027 RHP/UTL Davis St. Pierre, 2027 INF/RHP Jayce Ferrygood

Top Underclassmen (2028 & 2029 Class): 2028 Beau Guzman, 2028 Baylen Millet, 2028 Will Boyd

 

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Team Preview

Few programs in Louisiana high school baseball have been as consistent over the last several seasons as Lutcher High School, and the 2026 Bulldogs look poised to make another deep postseason run. After coming just four outs away from reaching the state championship game last spring, Head Coach Ryan Jensen’s club returns a strong nucleus of experienced arms and versatile position players, giving Lutcher one of the deepest pitching staffs in Class 4A.

The Bulldogs’ greatest asset entering 2026 will be their pitching depth and versatility. With multiple proven arms returning and several underclassmen capable of stepping up, Coach Jensen has the luxury of several quality options on the mound — a rarity at the high school level.

If there’s one area that will determine Lutcher’s ceiling this spring, it’s offensive consistency. The Bulldogs showed flashes last year, but too often struggled to produce timely hits in big moments. An increased focus on aggressiveness and applying pressure on opposing defenses could be the key to unlocking their full potential in 2026.

Top Returning Players

-Senior C/RHP Bryson Keller

2025 Offensive Stats: (.315 AVG / .403 OBP / 38 H / 4 HR / 38 RBI)

2025 Pitching Stats: (28.1 IP / 6-4 / 2.93 ERA / 27 K / 13 BB)

The emotional leader of the Bulldogs, Keller was a steadying force both behind the plate and on the mound last season. Despite being forced into more innings than expected due to injuries, he rose to the occasion — saving his best outing for Game 3 of the State Semifinals, where he gave Lutcher every chance to win. His continued development this summer as both a hitter and pitcher makes him one of the premier two-way players in the region.

 

-Senior LHP/OF Cameron DeRoche

2025 Offensive Stats: (.280 AVG / .360 OBP / 25 H / 11 RBI)

2025 Pitching Stats: (61 IP / 8-1 / 1.37 ERA / 75 K / 32 BB)

DeRoche stepped into the No. 1 starter role following Marshall Louque’s injury last season and delivered a dominant campaign, particularly down the stretch and in the playoffs. The reigning All-State selection has matured into a poised competitor who gives Lutcher a true ace. Offensively, DeRoche took a big leap this summer and is expected to anchor the middle of the lineup in 2026.

 

-Senior SS/RHP Dane Bodin

2025 Offensive Stats: (.272 AVG / .398 OBP / 27 H / 27 RBI / 17 SB)

2025 Pitching Stats: (56.2 IP / 4-4 / 1.48 ERA / 58 K / 34 BB)

A smooth defender and one of the better all-around shortstops in the state’s 2026 class, Bodin quietly put together an outstanding season. His record on the mound doesn’t tell the full story, as run support was often lacking in his outings. Expect Bodin to once again be one of Lutcher’s most dependable two-way performers.

 

-Senior 1B Gage Poche

2025 Offensive Stats: (.296 AVG / .421 OBP / 28 H / 7 2B / 24 RBI)

A steady run producer from the left side, Poche brings toughness and competitive at-bats to the middle of the lineup. He’ll be counted on for leadership and consistency in run-producing situations this spring.

 

-Junior C/UTL Dalton St. Pierre

2025 Offensive Stats: (.287 AVG / .438 OBP / 33 H / 10 2B / 2 HR / 23 RBI)

Served primarily as the team’s DH last season while also filling in behind the plate when Keller pitched. St. Pierre has as much offensive upside as anyone in the program — the next step for him will be finding that consistent production game to game.

-Junior LHP/OF Dylan Delaneuville

2025 Pitching Stats: (13 IP / 1-0 / 0.53 ERA / 20 K / 7 BB)

Before suffering a season-ending injury on March 1, Delaneuville was throwing as well as anyone on the staff. His rehab went smoothly, and the Bulldogs expect him to return as a major weapon on the mound.

-Junior RHP/UTL Davis St. Pierre

2025 Pitching Stats: (23 IP / 2-0 / 2.43 ERA / 22 K / 9 BB)

Logged valuable innings in relief last season and is projected for a much larger role this spring. He underwent labrum surgery (non-throwing arm) in the offseason but should be a key factor on the mound once fully healthy.

-Junior INF/RHP Jayce Ferrygood

A skilled defender with good athleticism who gained valuable varsity experience in the second half of the 2025 season. Ferrygood’s glove makes him vital to Lutcher’s defensive alignment, and his continued offensive growth could help balance the lineup.

 

Underclassmen to Watch

-2028 Beau Guzman

Big, physical frame with noticeable raw power at the plate. One of the program’s harder throwers for his age — just needs to refine his command.

-2028 Baylen Millet

Competing for innings this spring. A projectable arm with upside as he continues to mature.

 

-2028 Will Boyd

Impressed over the summer with noticeable strides both defensively and offensively. Once fully healthy, he’s expected to play a significant role.

Outlook

The 2025 season ended in heartbreak — just four outs away from the finals — but rather than dwell on disappointment, Lutcher used it as fuel. This group returned to work with renewed focus over the summer, and the results were encouraging across the board.

Coach Jensen’s squad enters 2026 confident, experienced, and hungry. With what might be the deepest pitching staff Lutcher has had in years, the Bulldogs’ success will hinge on whether the offense can consistently produce and support that elite group of arms.

If the bats come alive and the team continues to embrace its aggressive, team-first approach, Lutcher could once again find itself back in Sulphur — and this time, looking to finish the job.

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2026 Lutcher Baseball Schedule 

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