Sports

Shining through

In one of the tightest contests this season in Ville Platte Girl’s Softball Association action, the Shine needed a single run in their last at bat to overtake the Sharknado in a 7-6 dramatic win Tuesday night.

Acing the exam

What started as a close game after one inning of play, turned into a resounding 8-2 Aces win over the Dots in Dixie Youth Baseball 10U action Wednesday afternoon. It looked as if the Dots were going to be the team to beat, as they produced two runs in the top of the first inning.

Close call

You just never know what could happen in the course of a game. Just ask the Dixie Youth 10U Giants. After opening up a 9-2 lead heading into the bottom of the second, the Giants allowed the Cubs to sneak back within one run.

Almost perfect

VILLE PLATTE -- Liam Vidrine is a giant in more than one way. Not only does he tower over all of the players in the Dixie Youth Baseball 10U league, but he also wears the Giants logo on his jersey.

Dots take win over Bees in Friday night Dixie Youth action

VILLE PLATTE -- The Dots batted around in two at bats as they rolled to a 16-3 Dixie Youth Baseball 10U league win this past Friday night. The Bees, short-handed by two players, got on the board first. Lead-off batter Trooper Green drew a walk and moved to second base on a wild pitch.

Some MLB players opting out for 2020

With an agreement reached between owners and the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA), the 2020 season is now a go. On Monday, Major League Baseball released a 60 game schedule that is set to begin on July 23rd or July 24th.

Out“Shining” the Eclipse

By: TRACEY JAGNEAUX Sports Editor VILLE PLATTE -- It wasn’t a typical bright and sunny summer’s day this past Tuesday; at least not in the sky.

VP Pride take home FASA title; Fury earn third place trophy

By: TRACEY JAGNEAUX Sports Editor Two of Ville Platte’s finest softball teams took to the diamonds this past weekend to compete at the Fastpitch America Softball Association (FASA) Louisiana Fleur De Lis State Championship held in Broussard and Youngsville.

LHSAA shoots down idea of sports flip-flop

By: TRACEY JAGNEAUX Sports Editor On Wednesday, Louisiana High School Athletic Association Executive Director Eddie Bonine dismantled the idea of flipping fall and spring sports for the upcoming 2020-21 athletic season.

Holding off the sting

By: TRACEY JAGNEAUX Sports Editor VILLE PLATTE -- Apparently Giants are not allergic to Bee stings. At least not in Dixie Youth Baseball.