Women’s and men’s junior and pro division races began Friday and continued Saturday at the Piney Hills Classic at Lincoln Parish Park as cyclists from around the world competed to earn Union Cycliste Internationale circuit points.
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Hitting .524 this season, Smith said she isn’t concerned with being viewed as one of the top softball players in the parish. Instead, she focuses on calming herself when it comes to play and trusting in her abilities.
She also credits her piano teacher Jeanne Patterson who has been with her every step of the way, along with her local director Ashley Owen and others who have mentored her throughout her pageant journey.
Patricia Rosales, Allie Leiendecker, and Kylee Trexler were named to the All-Conference USA Team. Rosales garnered Second Team All-CUSA, while Leiendecker and Trexler received Third Team honors.
Newly-crowned Miss Louisiana Teen Melissa Le also expresses tremendous gratitude for her parents, adding she would not have been able to experience these opportunities or reach her dreams without t
The No. 15 seeded Simsboro Lady Tigers didn't let up from start to finish in a 10-3 victory over No. 18 Evans on Friday, the program's first playoff win since 2018.
