(Left photo) The Ville Platte 8U Elite All-Stars claimed the championship at the PONY World Series, which was played in Buda, Texas. Team members and coaches are pictured as they ride in a championship parade on Tuesday, July 14. Head coach is Sam Miller; and players are Aimee Fontenot, Alyssa Blood, Ava Fontenot, Eleanor Fontenot, Emma Kate Fontenot, Jolie Ludeau, Journey Broussard, Landry Leger, Lyla Miller, Nora Delafosse, Remi Veillon, and Ro’Miyah Hill. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)
By: TONY MARKS Editor VILLE PLATTE - For the first time in memory, two Ville Platte All-Star teams were crowned World Series champions at the same time. Earning that distinction this year were the 10U and 8U Elite PONY League All-Stars. The players and coaches from both teams received a hero’s welcome with a parade that rolled down the city’s Main Street on Tuesday, July 14. The parade ended at Vi…
