Ville Platte’s Jude Hebert pushes off of first base after a pitch during a sub-district game against Oakdale. Ville Platte defeated Oakdale 11-5 to begin play in all-star competition this summer. (Gazette photo by Sylis Manuel)
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.
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
Ville Platte’s William Brunet swings at a pitch during the Dixie Youth 7U Coach Pitch Sub-District Tournament held last weekend. (Photo courtesy of Chris LaHaye)
OAKDALE -- When a new age group is created for all-star play, growing pains are supposed to occur.
Ville Platte 8U Coach Pitch All-Star Layne Gremillion watches the ball sail off of his bat during sub-district play on Monday afternoon. Ville Platte took first place after a 7-1 record in the District 7 West Sub-District tourney. (Gazette photo by Tracey Jagneaux)
LEESVILLE -- After waiting two days to play in the West Sub-District tournament, the Ville Platte Dixie Youth 8U Coach Pitch All-Stars came with the intensity and took home the first place trophy b
Ville Platte’s Lake Johnson slides safely into third base after winning a foot race to the bag in their 19-0 win over South Beauregard at the Dixie Youth District 7 West Sub-District tournament held in Deridder. (Gazette photo by Tracey Jagneaux)
DERIDDER -- How do you overcome impatience waiting for your chance to play the game you love because of the weather?
Simple. Go a perfect 8-0 and out score your opponents 208-73.
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