The 8-year-old St. John Warriors baseball team recently competed in the Dizzy Dean World Series in Southaven, MS. The Warriors finished in 10th place of 64 competing teams,  accumulating a 6-2 record with wins over teams from Georgia, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Alabama. The team was presented with the 2008 sportsmanship award, the first time a team from Louisiana recieved the honor. The Warriors advanced to the World Series by winning the Louisiana’s state

championship.

Team members are: (Kneeling from left to right)

Deon Francois, Dane Edler, Lonnie Ellis, Kameron Clayton, Shane Edler, Rico Lumar. (Standing from left to right)

Keyshaun Holmes, Justin Schnyder, Cristian Poche, Cole Henderson, Kyle Henderson, C.J. turner, Blake Reddix. (Back Row from left to right) Coach Cliff Turner, Head Coach Paul Poche, Jr., Coach Kenneth Holmes, Coach Carl Stemley