Home run leader thanks her mom for softball success

Destiny Lavigne (seated center left) is pictured as she signs to play college softball with Xavier University of Louisiana. Also pictured (from left) are standing Ville Platte High School Principal Shelsy Williams and former Ville Platte High School Assistant Principal Dawn Bellard; seated- Ville Platte High School Softball Coach Devinskie Arvie, Latoya Lavigne, and Ville Platte High School Assistant Coach Shonda Jack. (File photo)

By: TONY MARKS Editor The Ville Platte High School holder of the home run record will now take her trade to the college level at Xavier University of Louisiana. Along the way, she credits her mom for her successes and learned some valuable advice to pass along to future Lady Bulldogs. Question: Name/age/parents Answer: My name is Destiny Lavigne. I am 18 years old and am the daughter of Lato...

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