MVP McCollough parlayed talent into something bigger

By News Staff on Monday, June 3, 2024
  • Our Parish MVP Cayden McCollough was the most well-rounded player in Evangeline Parish. He hit over .400 for the year, drove in nearly 30 runs, stole a plethora of bases and gave some innings on the mound as well. (Photo by Abby Reed))
    Our Parish MVP Cayden McCollough was the most well-rounded player in Evangeline Parish. He hit over .400 for the year, drove in nearly 30 runs, stole a plethora of bases and gave some innings on the mound as well. (Photo by Abby Reed))

    By: RHETT MANUEL Sports Editor Parish Baseball MVP Cayden McCollough is one of those players that, at first glance, kind of just looks the part. During his senior season, it sort of seemed like it came naturally. The hitting, pitching, defense, power. It seemed like it sort of just happened. But, that’s far from the story behind the standout player. As the saying goes, hard work beats talent…