A cross-parish classic of a tournament

By News Staff on Thursday, July 10, 2025
Mamou forces pivotal Game 3; Ville Platte wins in nail-biter
  • The Ville Platte DYB Major All Stars defeated Mamou two games to one to win the district tournament. Coaches are Josh Fontenot, Tucker Addington, and John Deranger; players are Jax Fontenot, Drew Chapman, Hayes Mayeaux, Thomas Fontenot, Karson McFarlain, Ryker Addington, Andrew Bischoff, Ethan Deranger, Wyatt Deville, Brantley Guillory, and Hudson Fontenot. (Photo courtesy of Ville Platte Dixie Youth Baseball)
    The Ville Platte DYB Major All Stars defeated Mamou two games to one to win the district tournament. Coaches are Josh Fontenot, Tucker Addington, and John Deranger; players are Jax Fontenot, Drew Chapman, Hayes Mayeaux, Thomas Fontenot, Karson McFarlain, Ryker Addington, Andrew Bischoff, Ethan Deranger, Wyatt Deville, Brantley Guillory, and Hudson Fontenot. (Photo courtesy of Ville Platte Dixie Youth Baseball)
    By: TONY MARKS Editor VILLE PLATTE - Three first inning runs were enough for the Ville Platte DYB Major All Stars to win the deciding third game of the district tournament against Mamou. Both teams now head to the state tournament in West Monroe for a chance to represent Louisiana in the World Series. The following is a recap of all three games. Game 1 The best-of-three tournament opened ...

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