A small team from Ascension Parish is making a big impression at the Southwest Regional semifinals in Waco, Texas.
After a narrow 3‑2 defeat to Oklahoma in their opening game, the squad now faces a Tuesday showdown that could send them to the Little League World Series in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania, scheduled for mid‑August.
The stakes are high; a victory would earn the parish a spot among the eight teams that converge on the Pennsylvania field for the world’s most watched youth baseball tournament.
Coaching staff and players
Head coach Kyle Suire leads the effort alongside assistants Brett Durand and Travis Drago, whose combined experience has helped the team stay competitive despite the early setback.
The roster reads like a who’s who of local talent, featuring names such as Cohen Leblanc, Luca Drago, Brock Percell, Trace Haydel, Cooper Suire, John Landry, Liam Hohl, Corbin Durand, Carter Howard, Brooks Davis, Kole Templet and Knox Bourque.