Louisiana softball's HC Alyson Habetz diagnosed with breast cancer
On Aug. 24, Louisiana softball head coach Alyson Habetz announced she has breast cancer but she will be back for the 2027 season.
Louisiana softball head coach Alyson Habetz has been diagnosed with breast cancer. The news was shared by Habetz on Instagram in a statement posted on August 24. Habetz explained that she did not share her diagnosis with the broader public to avoid unnecessary worry, as she currently feels confident about her situation. She had already completed six rounds of chemotherapy since her diagnosis.
Habetz's primary concerns after her diagnosis were informing her mother and her team. She expressed deep gratitude for the support she has received from her family and the medical team at Our Lady of Lourdes. Despite her health challenges, Habetz remains focused on the upcoming 2027 softball season. The team from Louisiana ended the 2026 season with a 29-27 overall record and Habetz is eager to return to the field.
She emphasized that life at Yvette Girouard Field at Lamson Park would resume as normal, expressing her excitement for the team's potential.
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