LSU softball signee named MaxPreps Player of the Year

One of the top signees in Beth Torina’s 2024 LSU softball recruiting class has added another award to her trophy case.

Jayden Heavener, a left-handed pitcher from Pace, Florida, has been recognized as the MaxPreps Player of the Year for her accomplishments at Pace High School last season. Heavener put up video game-type numbers during her senior season. She appeared in 27 games for the Pace Patriots and pitched a total of 142 innings.

She finished the season with a 25-2 record and a 0.44 ERA. Yes, you read that right. Her ERA was below one. She struck out 322 hitters and walked 28 as hitters had a batting average of .068 against her. In the state championship game against Bartow, Heavener pitched a complete game (seven innings) and only gave up two hits as she struck out 16 hitters and did not walk anyone as she led her team to a 2-0 win. She even hit the two-run homer that scored both runs in that game.

The future of LSU softball looks bright.

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