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Wed
10
Aug

LA Sports Hall of Fame Foundation Seeks President/CEO

The Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Foundation, a registered 501- c-3 non-profit, self-sustaining entity, is seeking a President/Chief Executive Officer with a strong focus on development and revenue generation. The ideal candidate will possess administrative abilities, including experience in event management.

 

Wed
10
Aug

Rotary Club Disperses Donated LA Football Magazine to DeSoto Coaches

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Lee Brecheen, publisher of Louisiana Football Magazine, recently donated 210 copies of the magazine to the Mansfield Rotary Club. These were to be distributed to the players and coaches of all DeSoto schools with football teams.

 

Wed
06
Jul

Vida Blue played

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Vida Blue played for the Oakland Athletics, San Francisco Giants and the Kansas City Royals during his Major League career. Here is pictured (baseball card) while playing for the San Francisco Giants. 

 

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Wed
06
Jul

DeSoto Alumni Park Hosts Hudson-Blue Sport Classic

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On June 11, the inaugural Hudson-Blue Classic was held at DeSoto Alumni Park in Mansfield. Event organizer was Puncho Lewis, who is a representative for the DeSoto Parish Sports Complex (Dixie League) and is on the board for DeSoto Alumni Park. During the event, Hudson and Blue pitched and played an exhibition game with the Ivey Lumber Company Woodpeckers, with parents joining in. The event was designed for childrens age five through age 12. Plaques were presented to Jesse Hudson and Vida Blue by Mansfield City Councilman Kervin Campbell. The event was named in honor of these two Mansfield natives and graduates of DeSoto High School that had careers in Major League Baseball, with both athletes ironically being left-handed pitchers.

 

Wed
29
Jun

Mississippi Teenagers Win Costa Bassmaster High School Central Open Bass Tournament on Toledo Bend Reservoir

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Caleb Gatwood and Cayden Soberoski came to the Costa Bassmaster High School Series Central Open looking to qualify for a spot in the Costa Bassmaster High School National Championship tournament in August. The young duo from Oak Grove (Miss.) High School did that and more on Monday on Toledo Bend Reservoir — they also won the Costa Bassmaster High School Central Open.
 
Wed
29
Jun

Mansfield State Historic Site Hosts Civil War Baseball

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By: Michael Mumaugh
 
This July, discover your super powers at your local parks and rec! When we work together to further health and wellness, and conservation, awesome things happen! In conjunction with National Park and Recreation Month, Mansfield State Historic Site is offering a hands-on program on Civil War Era baseball. At 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 2, come learn about one of the many games Civil War soldiers played to break up the boredom of Army life. A park ranger will begin with a brief talk on the evolution of the 19th-century game known as Town Ball. After this, what better way to learn about the soon-to-be “National Pastime” than to play the game? The rules will be explained to all participants and equipment will be provided to play a 2-3 inning game. So bring your family and friends and a picnic lunch and enjoy a game of baseball! And just a hint, there are no strike outs!
 
Wed
15
Jun

Gregg Simmons of Stonewall Wins Championship Medals for Centenary

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Gregg Simmons, son of David Simmons and Karen Evans of Stonewall, competed in the Southern Collegiate Cycling Conference Championship at Texas A & M University on April 30 and May 1. Simmons is currently a Senior at Centenary College. In the men’s category D, Simmons received First Place Criterium, First Place Time Trial, First Conference Champion and First Season Champion.

 

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Wed
15
Jun

Pelican Library Displays Pelican- All Saints High School Trophies

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The Pelican Branch Library has trophies and plaques from Pelican All Saints High School on display for the summer. The trophies and plaques range from basketball, baseball to track, 4- H, etc. They are dated between the 1970’s to the most recent basketball state championship trophy awarded in 2013, before closure. The Pelican Branch Library is located at 145 Jackson Street Pelican, LA. Stop by and check them out! Library hours are Monday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., 

 

Wed
08
Jun

Jennifer Simmons of Stonewall Among Athletes that Competed in ACRANC Regatta

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Northwestern State University had two boats competing in the American Collegiate Rowing Association National Championship Regatta May 28-29 on Lake Lanier in Gainesville, Georgia. Competitors included the Women’s Varsity 4+ boat with rowers Jami LeBlanc of Jennings, Melissa Pesacreta of Lafayette, Glory Deaton of Pineville, Holly Smith of Baton Rouge, and coxed by Nicole Plunkett of New Orleans. 
 
Wed
08
Jun

LHS Athlete Kameron Chatman Signs with Wiley College

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Logansport High School athlete Kameron Chatman recently signed a baseball scholarship with Wiley College in Marshall, Texas. The four-year letterman was a three time district player and maintained a 3.0 grade point average. Seated at the table are Kameron (on right), along with his mother, (on right), along with his mother, Dorothy Chatman.
 

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