Southern Sluggers repeat as champions of ASA qualifier
Published 12:01 am Saturday, July 11, 2015
- (Back): Avery Hymel, from left, Cheyenne Triche, Kacie Bencel, Tony Perrin, Briley Becker, Janie Millioto. (Top): Coach Colby Crowe, from left, Carli Hymel, Bailey Roe, Lindsey Oubre, Carlie Beard, Emma Palermo, Rayne Weber, Madison Watson, Coach Katie Duhe (Submitted photo)
LAPLACE – Southern Sluggers 18U Gold local fastpitch softball team recently won the ASA Regional Qualifying event in Patterson hosted by the Berwick Breakers.
It was the second year in a row that the Sluggers came away with the championship qualifying them for the ASA regionals and a possible berth to nationals.
After falling into the loser’s bracket on the Sluggers came back to win five straight games to defeat the Lady Pride for the championship 5-1.