St. Joseph’s Academy senior Michelle Daigle has been named the 2024–25 Gatorade Louisiana Girls Cross Country Player of the Year. Gatorade Player of the Year is the highest honor in high school sports, recognizing the nation’s top high school athletes for their achievements on the field, in the classroom, and in the community. Daigle’s excellence has been evident throughout her high school career, earning multiple All-State recognitions and championships.

This article was originally published in March 2025.