Close, but yet so far

By News Staff on Thursday, July 16, 2026
Ville Platte Super 10s, 8U All-Stars finish as state runners-up
Pictured in the left photo are the Super 10s. Players are Baylor Doucet, Ty Fontenot, Everett Fontenot, Mattox Sylvester, Levi Welch, Rivers Ortego, Joseph LaHaye, Buddy Scott, Emmett Lafleur, Rhett Fruge, Elliott Bischoff, and Amari Carr; and coaches are Derek Fontenot, Josh Fontenot, and Brett Doucet.
Pictured in the left photo are the Super 10s. Players are Baylor Doucet, Ty Fontenot, Everett Fontenot, Mattox Sylvester, Levi Welch, Rivers Ortego, Joseph LaHaye, Buddy Scott, Emmett Lafleur, Rhett Fruge, Elliott Bischoff, and Amari Carr; and coaches are Derek Fontenot, Josh Fontenot, and Brett Doucet.

By: TONY MARKS Editor ALEXANDRIA - The summer came to an end for two Ville Platte DYB All-Star teams as they fell just short of their quest for a state championship and an appearance in the World Series in Laurel, Mississippi. Super 10s After going undefeated through the South Regional Tournament at its home ballpark, the Ville Platte Super 10s got swept in a best-of-three tournament against Ponti…