If you wondered how long it would take before Quitman High School graduate Cali Deal would make an impact at Louisiana State University (LSU) in Baton Rouge the answer is IMMEDIATELY! 

On October 10th, the daughter of Brian and Syble Deal of Quitman, who signed a scholarship to play softball for LSU after leading Quitman High School to back-to-back state championships, was named as Student-Athlete of the Month for October. 

The freshman who is majoring in Kinesiology was nominated by Associate Director, Kenyatta Walker who said: “Cali consistently demonstrates excellence in the classroom, maintaining strong academic performance while balancing the demanding schedule of athletics. Her discipline, work ethic, and positive attitude set a strong example for her peers and reflect the true spirit of a student-athlete.”

Congratulations Cali!