The MCA Cubs continued their reign over District 9-5A in 2026, capturing back-to-back undefeated district championships while once again earning outstanding representation across the All-District Team.
Congratulations to our following players on their All-District selections:
⭐️District MVP
• Junior Paige Reuther (Pitcher)
🥇1st Team All-District Selections
• Senior Hayden Traub (Infielder)
• Senior Claire Murphy (Outfielder)
• Junior Emri Roussel (Infielder)
• Junior Shelbi Alphonso (Outfielder)
• Junior Saige Vichot (Utility)
• Sophomore Paisley Bell (Catcher)
🥈2nd Team All-District Selection
• Junior Natalie Johnson (Infielder)
An incredible reflection of the hard work, talent, and dedication of this team. Congratulations to all of these outstanding Cubs for representing Mount Carmel Academy at the highest level and continuing the tradition of excellence. @mcacubs@nolaprep
CUBS PUNCH THEIR TICKET TO SULPHUR!! 🐾🔥
The @mcacubs battled their way to a 3-2 victory over Alexandria in the Quarterfinals and are headed to Sulphur for the Final Four!
The Cubs broke through in the bottom of the 3rd inning:
* @TraubHayden doubled down the left field line to drive in a run
* @PaigeReuther followed with an RBI double to center
* Saige Vichot added an RBI single to cap the scoring
In the circle, Paige Reuther delivered a complete-game performance to earn the win. The right-hander allowed five hits and two runs over seven innings, striking out four and walking two.
At the plate, Hayden Traub led the way, going a perfect 3-for-3.
The Cubs now advance to the Semifinals in Sulphur, where they will face the winner of John Curtis vs. Ponchatoula.
Let’s keep it rolling in Sulphur! Geaux Cubs!! 💪🐾
CUBS DOMINATE — 12-0 WIN OVER CADDO MAGNET!! 🐾🔥
Paige Reuther was dominant in the circle, striking out 10 batters and leading the Cubs to a 12-0 win over Caddo Magnet in five innings at Muss Bertolino. Reuther allowed just two hits, no runs, and walked one.
The Cubs broke the game open with a huge 7-run 3rd inning:
Paisley Bell doubled, driving in two
Emri Roussel singled, bringing in two
Paige Reuther capped it off with a 3-run home run to left
The scoring started in the 2nd inning:
An error brought in the first run
Shelbi Alphonso added an RBI single
Emri Roussel followed with a 3-run triple
The Cubs finished with 10 hits on the night.
Emri Roussel: 2-3, 5 RBIs
Hayden Traub: 2-3
Shelbi Alphonso: 2-3
The Cubs now await the winner of Alexandria vs. Teurlings Catholic, who play tomorrow evening.
Geaux Cubs!! 💪🐾
CUBS SPLIT SATURDAY 📷📷
The Cubs go 1-1 on the day against a tough slate of competition.
In Game 1, the Cubs battled back late against #1 undefeated Vandebilt Catholic. Trailing most of the game, @RousselEmri delivered in a big way with a go-ahead grand slam in the top of the 7th to put the Cubs up 4-3. The Terriers responded in the bottom half to take the win.
Freshman @SavannahLedet29 made the longest appearance of her young high school career and performed well against a top-ranked opponent.
In Game 2, the Cubs’ bats came alive, recording 10 hits in a strong team win over Dutchtown. Multiple hits by:
@RousselEmri : 3-for-4, 3 runs, 1 RBI
@TraubHayden : 2-for-5, 1 run
Claire Murphy: 2-for-3, 1 run, 2 RBIs
@PaigeReuther was dominant in the circle, throwing a complete game shutout and striking out 3.
Next Up:
🆚Hannan Hawks
🏟️Coquille Park (Covington)
🗓️Thursday, April 2
🕓4:00 PM
Go Cubs! 🐻@mcacubs
CUBS WIN!! 🐻🥎
Your MCA Cubs are Back-to-Back Undefeated District Champions!
Big night at the plate for @RousselEmri, going 3-for-4 with 2 home runs and 4 RBIs.
Claire Murphy added a clutch 2-run double in the 4th to help spark the offense.
In the circle, @PaigeReuther delivered another complete game performance, earning the win with 6 strikeouts.
2026 District Champs — and we’re not done yet. 💪
@mcacubs@nolaprep@GeauxPrepsLA@CCSprep
Cubs win!! 5-4 over Chapelle!
The Cubs had 13 hits in the game.
@RousselEmri 3-4; 1 RBI
@TraubHayden 3-3
Saige Vichot 1-4; 2 RBIs
@PaisleyBell2028 2-3; 2 RBIs
@PaigeReuther pitched a complete game to get the win. Reuther gave up 5 hits to a strong Chipmunk lineup and struck out 7!
Next up Lutcher Bulldogs on Friday at 5:30pm
CUBS WIN TWO TODAY! 🐻🥎
The Cubs offense was on fire, recording 34 total hits across the two games. Six Cubs finished the day batting .500 or better at the plate:
• Saige Vichot – 5-6, 3 RBIs
• @PaigeReuther – 5-8, 2 RBIs
• @TraubHayden – 5-9, 4 RBIs
• @AlphonsoS2027 – 5-9, 4 runs scored
• Claire Murphy – 4-8
• @RousselEmri – 4-8, 5 RBIs
The Cubs also got a strong performance in the circle with four pitchers contributing.
Paige Reuther led the way, throwing 9.2 innings with 10 strikeouts.
Next Up:
The Cubs take on Chapelle on Tuesday at Butch Duhe.
Let’s keep it rolling, Cubs! 🐻🥎
Cubs score 2 runs in the 6th to come from behind and beat John Curtis 3-2!! @mcacubs
Key hits in the 6th by Saige Vichot, @NJohnson2027 and Marlie Belsome!! @RousselEmri also goes 2-3 in the game.
@PaigeReuther gets the win going 7 innings only allowing 4 hits 0 ER and struck out 3.
The JV Cubs also beat the Patriots 6-0.
Next up is a double header on Saturday at Muss Bertolino vs Ascension Catholic and St Thomas More.
Cubs run-rule Slidell in 5 innings, 12–2!
The Cubs offense was on fire, recording 15 hits on the night. Leading the way at the plate:
• @AlphonsoS2027 : 3–4, 3 RBIs
• @RousselEmri : 3–3, 2 RBIs
• @NJohnson2027 : 2–3
• @PaisleyBell2028 : 2–2, 1 RBI
• @SavannahLedet29 : 2–2, 2 RBIs
Natalie Johnson earned the win in the circle, tossing 3 hitless innings with 4 strikeouts. Savannah Ledet came on in relief and added 3 strikeouts to close it out.
Next up: Senior Night!
Come out tomorrow night and help us celebrate our seniors as the Cubs take the field.
The MCA coaching staff is happy to announce major career milestones for 2 of our Juniors.
@RousselEmri : Emri has reached 100 hits in her career. Emri has been a starter for the Cubs since 8th grade and currently has 103 hits in her career as a Cub. She has been a solid bat in our lineup for the past 4 seasons.
@PaigeReuther : Paige has crossed the 200 Ks milestone. Paige had 117 Ks in her freshman season alone. Her sophomore season was cut short by injury; however, she still recorded 67 Ks. Paige currently sits at 217 total strikeouts in her career.
Cubs win 10-5 over St Michael the Archangel in Baton Rouge!
Cubs had 12 hits in the game led by:
@RousselEmri 2-4
@PaigeReuther 2-3; 3 RBIs
@NJohnson2027 2-4; 1 RBI
@PaisleyBell2028 3-4; 2 RBIs
@PaigeReuther threw 6 innings striking out 8 and Saige Vichot closed it out in the 7th.
@mcacubs travel to DeQuincy, LA on Friday and Saturday.
The Cubs win 15-0 after 3 innings over Karr.
The Cubs went 15-22 at the plate. 5 different players had multiple hits.
@PaigeReuther gets the win after pitching 3 innings striking out 8.
The @mcacubs won 7-3 last night in their scrimmage vs. the 2X state champ Vandebilt Catholic.
The Cubs were led by:
@AlphonsoS2027 2-4 2 runs scored
@RousselEmri 1-2 3 RBIs and a 2 run HR
@TraubHayden 1-3 1 RBI
@PaigeReuther 1-3 1 RBI (solo HR)
Saige Vichot 1-2 2 RBIs
The Cubs threw 4 different pitchers in the game (Paige Reuther, @NJohnson2027 , Saige Vichot and @SavannahLedet29 ). They combined for 7 innings pitched 6 hits 3 ER 3BB and 2Ks.
The Cubs will be at home on Tuesday February 10th at 530pm vs. ED White. Geaux Cubs!