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Louisiana catcher Isaac Leger focuses in on the pitch in their 11-1 win over Virginia in the Dixie Youth World Series. Leger and the Louisiana All-Stars finished 1-2 in the tournament.

Giving it their all

LAUREL, Miss. -- It was just not meant to be for the Louisiana Major All-Stars, as they fell to North Carolina 4-3 in an elimination game Monday night at the Dixie Youth World Series.

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Tulane Green Wave tight end Kendall Ardoin (89) focuses in on a touchdown pass against Central Florida last season. Ardoin had six catches for 52 yards and two touchdowns in 2015, his red-shirt freshman season. (Photos courtesy of Times-Picayune)

Making waves

For Kendall Ardoin, choosing Tulane over the likes of Mississippi State, Louisiana Tech, ULL, Brown University and the other dozen or so schools that recruited him for his on field talents at tight end, was a no brainer.

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Louisiana-Lafayette head football coach Mark Hudspeth talks about the upcoming season during Football Media Day on Wednesday. Louisiana-Lafayette opens the season on Sept. 3 against Boise State. (Gazette photo by Raymond Partsch III)

QB competition a focal point at Ragin’ Cajuns Media Day

LAFAYETTE -- The first day of fall camp has yet to become routine for Louisiana-Lafayette head football coach Mark Hudpseth, who is entering his sixth season at the helm of the Ragin’ Cajus’ program.

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Team Louisiana takes batting practice on Monday in preparation for the upcoming Dixie Youth World Series beginning on August 6 in Laurel, Mississippi. (Gazette photos by Tracey Jagenaux)

World Series bound

The moment that the Ville Platte All-Stars, now Team Louisiana, have been waiting for is finally here.
It is time to lace up the cleats, tighten the gloves and put your mind in focus. The Dixie Youth World Series awaits.

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