Sports

VPGSA 10U All-Stars bring home third place

KAPLAN -- The VPGSA 10U Fast-Pitch All-Stars picked up some valuable playing time and deep seeded respect this past weekend, as they rode their way to a third place finish in the PONY Sectional Tournament.

Ville Platte Majors, Minors head to district tournaments with trophies on their mind

After a week off, the Ville Platte Dixie Youth Major (12U) and Minor (10U) All-Stars will be back in action beginning today as both squads compete in their respective district tournaments.

Balancing act

It is hard enough to balance life and family time when one of the parents decide to take on the task of coaching voluntarily in youth sports.

Ville Platte Dixie Youth 8U All-Stars get win

LONGVILLE -- The Ville Platte Dixie Youth 8U All-Stars began district play on the right foot with a resounding 13-5 win over Pine Prairie in their first pool play game of the tournament Thursday afternoon. The All-Stars were scheduled to return to pool play action on Friday and Saturday.

Pelicans get most out of 2019 NBA Draft and trade; pick up young talent to help out Zion

The New Orleans Pelicans made the most of their trade with the Los Angeles Lakers and their top spot in the 2019 NBA Draft, filling their coiffures with talented young players.

Ville Platte Dixie Youth 12U, 10U All-Stars take home sub-district title

VILLE PLATTE -- Despite having to fight off the rain on Sunday afternoon, the Ville Platte Major (12U) All-Stars made the most of their appearance in the Dixie Youth District 7 East Sub-District Tournament by going undefeated and keeping the title at home.

Dixie Youth Coach Pitch, T-Ball District Tourneys set

This weekend will be chalk full of baseball, as both of the Dixie Youth Coach Pitch teams and the T-Ball team will be in action for their respective District 7 Tournaments.

Mamou native, Manuel gets SLU coaching slot

HAMMOND – Following a one-year stint at Pearl River (La.) High School, Kaleb Manuel rejoins the Lion baseball staff, Southeastern Louisiana head coach Matt Riser announced Thursday.

Great start

VILLE PLATTE -- Getting off to a great start, especially in your first game of a season, is always a sign that things are headed in the right direction.

Ville Platte Minors open up tourney play with big win

PINE PRAIRIE -- Patience at the plate, timely hitting, a solid defense and great pitching all added up together to give the Ville Platte Dixie Youth Minor All-Stars a 13-0 shut-out win over Oakdale in the opening game of the District 7 East Sub-District Tournament Thursday afternoon.