LSU DAILY NEWS

For many elite prospects, attention arrives early. Rankings, hype, and expectations follow long before high school begins. For Analiese Holmes, the foundation has been built differently — through consistency, preparation, and measurable results. As she enters her high school career at Pineville, Holmes already carries a résumé shaped by strong production, defensive reliability, and a clear sense of pride in representing Louisiana on a national stage.

That daily challenge has shaped Lassiter’s identity within the lineup. Torina recently described her as a player who makes the offense “brave,” unafraid to gather information, attack pitchers, and provide feedback — traits that make her well suited for a leadoff role.

With six games across four days at Tiger Park, LSU’s opening weekend becomes the first real opportunity to see how a nationally ranked team responds to different styles, different tempos, and early pressure. From Power-4 physicality to a 40-win mid-major, this field is designed to test sharpness — not just talent.

Few prospects in the 2028 class check as many boxes as AJ Davis out of Denham Springs, Louisiana. Highly touted and preparing to be heavily recruited come September 1st of this year, when coaches can start officially recruiting 2028 juniors. Davis’s game is built on a rare combination of confidence, discipline, speed, and versatility — traits that consistently show up both in the stat line and in high-pressure moments.