Sports

Orgeron all smiles at SEC Media Days; looking for progress

HOOVER, AL -- LSU head football coach Ed Orgeron was all smiles during the SEC Media Days being held this week. Last year, the gruff speaking Orgeron and the Tigers were not looking like hot commodities. When LSU football was mentioned, there was a ton of apprehension in the air.

DYB, VPGSA continue on in All-Star play despite Barry

Despite the disruption caused by Hurricane Barry over this past weekend, the Ville Platte All-Star teams are back on track and ready to resume their trek for national prominence.

Mrs. President

Sometimes life brings us full circle. For Ville Platte Girls’ Softball Association President and 6U All-Star head coach Sadie Figueiredo that circle has brought her to a place that was once part of her childhood and a position she always knew she wanted to try.

Saints training camp schedule told

NEW ORLEANS -- The New Orleans Saints have released their 2019 training camp schedule, some dates will be open to the public. Rookies must report July 18 at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center in Metairie, while veterans are set to report July 25.

The Marks Post: Les chiens jappes pas

It was in late August of 2005 when I first started going to 210 St. Joseph St. for one of J.L. Brignac’s every other Wednesday night supper. I remember we were glued to the TV that night watching Hurricane Katrina churn toward the Gulf Coast.

Valiant effort

SHREVEPORT -- Despite the valiant effort, the Ville Platte Dixie Youth 7U Coach Pitch All-Stars came up just one game short of making it to the World Series, as they placed third in the State Tournament this past weekend.

DYB 8U All-Stars finish out season at state tourney

RUSTON -- The Ville Platte 8U Coach Pitch All-Stars completed their season this past weekend after finishing 2-3 in the Dixie Youth State Tournament. The All-Stars had a tremendous summer taking home a sub-district title and a district runner-up trophy.

VP Majors, Minors begin regional play

The Ville Platte Dixie Youth Major and Minor All-Stars will begin play in the South Regional Tournament beginning tomorrow in Morgan City. The format for the tournament is a double elimination format and is scheduled to conclude on Tuesday with the championship game.

Astros go to all-star break in 2nd place

HOUSTON -- With the all-star break upon us, the Houston Astros sit atop the American League West and second in the entire junior circuit.

VPGSA 8U All-Stars see regional performance pay off

EUNICE -- It was a long, hot weekend for the VPGSA 8U Coach Pitch All-Stars. However, being the fighters they are, Ville Platte managed to work their way to a third place finish at the PONY Regional Tournament last weekend.