Tie game. Two outs. Go-ahead runners on base. State championship on the line. It’s the scenario little leaguers dream about on every sandlot in Louisiana.
No. 1 Choudrant has ridden its outstanding pitching through most of the second half of the season, and Tuesday afternoon was no different as Braden Jones and Brandon Carter were stellar in a 1-0 shutout of Monterey at Sulphur’s McMurry Park.
The sweet sounds of bats singing and the slow grind of ground balls could be heard through the Tony Antley Sports Complex as the Choudrant High School Aggies tamed the Fairview High School Panthers 3-1 in LHSAA Class B quarterfinals play on Friday night.
Top, Bryce McGuire gets ready to swing away early in the game against Holden. Bottom, Braden Carter receives the signal before firing away from the mound.
It’s no surprise that after running through District 2-B undefeated and then coming within an eyelash of making the Class B state championship game Quitman would capture the All-District awards.
Choudrant head coach Tony Antley wanted to find a tuneup game this week to keep his team fresh since they had a bye in the first round of the Class B playoffs.
While the Ruston High Bearcats were playing their first-round game Monday afternoon, the Choudrant Aggies are taking life in the Class B playoffs at a little slower pace.
