Sports

VPGSA 6U All-Stars come back with tourney title

CROWLEY - Taking to the field for the first time this season, the VPGSA 6U All-Stars proved that they will be a force to deal with, as they ran through the PONY Invitational Tournament this past weekend to bring home the championship trophy.

Pitching Machine All-Stars gain huge experience in open tourney

MINDEN -- Heading into the District Tournament this coming weekend, the Ville Platte Dixie Youth Pitching Machine All-Stars knew they needed some more experience under their belts.

Ville Platte Dixie Minors handle competition in sub-district play

OBERLIN -- In their first real action of the All-Star season, the Ville Platte Dixie Minors showed tremendous potential as they battled their way to a 3-0-1 record in the East Sub-District Tournament held here this past weekend.

Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame to induct 13

The Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame will induct 11 former athletes and two sports journalists during its celebration scheduled for June 30 in Natchitoches. This year’s class includes three former NFL players and a World Series pitcher. Here is a run down of this year’s class.

Higher level

When you lead the team in innings pitched during a season, rest and more rest is probably what the doctor would order.

Late rally allows the Diamond Divas to secure FASA title

YOUNGSVILLE -- The Diamond Divas, a Ville Platte based travel softball team, have taken home their first tournament title of the spring/summer season with a first place finish at Fastpitch America Softball Association (FASA) event held here last weekend.

Important start

VILLE PLATTE -- The Ville Platte Dixie Youth T-Ball All-Stars got off to an important start here this past weekend as they took first place in the East Sub-District Tournament.

Pitching Machine All-Stars earn runner-up spot

MAMOU -- Although the Ville Platte Pitching Machine All-Stars did not take home the first place trophy this past weekend in the Dixie Youth East Sub-District Tournament, they did gain a ton of experience and pride.

Dixie Majors, Minors prepare for first tournament

Practice time is over and now the real work begins for the Ville Platte Dixie Youth Majors and Minors All-Star teams as both clubs will take part in their respective East Sub-District tournaments this weekend.

Ville Platte T-Ball All-Stars take game one of East Sub-District Tournament

VILLE PLATTE -- The Ville Platte Dixie Youth T-Ball All-Stars got off to a fabulous start in the East Sub-District Tournament as they blew past Mamou 24-13 Thursday afternoon.