9-10s Finish Fourth in Regionals

After winning the District VI championship in the 12 team tournament held in Franklinton last week, the Franklinton American 9-10-year-olds traveled to Sulphur, LA for the regional tournament. Franklinton got off to a good start by defeating Jena in their first game. The Americans then took on a tough Benton, LA All-Star team and dropped their first game in the tournament. Franklinton would bounce back and defeat the host team in an elimination game. In game 4, Franklinton took on East Ouachita. The North Louisiana team would go on to eliminate Franklinton, but not before the team had played a remarkable All-Star season while enjoying plenty of success. The Americans only lost 3 games in All-Star play while winning two tournaments. Congratulations to this wonderful group of players and the coaches who gave their time in guiding them while representing Franklinton.

Members of the Franklinton Americans are: Tristan Jones, Hunter Blackwell, Michael Martin, Ty Killingsworth and Connor Tullos, Kameron Brumfield, Jaylen Burkhalter, Jeremy Williamson, Tre’Shaun Warren, Isaac Wascom, Peyton Sumrall and Devin Whaley. Coaches for the Americans are Jarod Wascom, Alex Sumrall, Adney Whaley, Jeremy Tullos, Jeremy Williamson and Buck Warren.

Franklinton American 9-10-year-old All-Stars in Sulphur, LA

Americans Capture District Championship

The Franklinton American 9-10 year-old All-Star team completed a comeback through the losers bracket to capture the District Championship Wednesday night. The Americans were undefeated going into Sunday's game against Gonzales. The visitors got out to an early 3-0 lead over Franklinton and then scored 3 in the fifth inning to take a 6-1 victory. Franklinton American would then face the Franklinton Nationals in an elimination contest. The Americans earned a hard-fought win over the Nationals to set up a rematch with Gonzales. Franklinton would have to win twice to capture the District Championship while Gonzalez only needed one win. In game one of the championship series, Franklinton would even the score by defeating Gonzales via the 10 run rule. The win set up a winner-take-all championship game Wednesday. Franklinton plated seven runs in the first inning and never looked back in defeating Gonzales 14-4 in a game that was stopped by the 10 run rule for the second consecutive night. The Franklinton Americans will now travel to the Regional Tournament in Sulfur, LA. Games begin this weekend. Congratulations to the Franklinton Nationals on a great season and best of luck to the Franklinton Americans in their upcoming tournament.

Franklinton Americans 9-10-year-old All-Stars– District Champs

7-8 year-olds win Second Tournament

The Franklinton American 7-8 year-old All-Star team has already completed three tournaments. The team has won two of these while taking second place in the other. The Americans opened tournament play in Independence and finished second in the 8 team tournament. The team then traveled to Loranger on June 27 and went undefeated to win the 10 team tournament. Bogalusa was the site for the third tournament and the Franklinton Americans would play 7 games on July 4. Franklinton won their first three games for dropping a decision to Abita Springs to put them in the losers bracket. The Americans defeated Loranger and then had the face Abita Springs. Franklinton would have to beat Abita Springs twice to earn the championship. They downed Abita Springs 12-4 in the first game to so that they winner take all championship game. In the championship game Franklinton defeated Abita 9-4 to win first place. The Americans are 14-3 during their All-Star campaign. They begin play this Thursday in Abita Springs. The following weekend Franklinton will host their own 7-8 year-old All-Star tournament.

2013 Franklinton American 7-8 year-old All-Stars

Fury Captures State Runner-Up

The Franklinton Fury girls All-Star softball team placed 2nd in the ASA "Class B" State Tournament at North Oaks Park in Hammond on Saturday. The Fury defeated the Pink Pistols 12-0 before falling to LPR 4-0. They then defeated Lunachix 7-0 before falling again to LPR 8-4. Members of the Franklinton Fury are (Standing L - R): Allie McCain, Allie Jenkins, Bailey Spears, Madison LaSalle, Cailee Fruge, and Joley Fortenberry.  (Kneeling L-R):  Laynea Stafford, Hannah Grace Henn, Raygen Hart, and Caitlyn Polk. Coaches are Jerry Fruge and Byron Spears. The coaches would like to thank the Franklinton Girls Softball Association and the parents for their support this year.

2013 Franklinton Fury All-Star team

9-10 year-old All-Stars Advance

Both 9-10 year-old Franklinton All-Star teams finished as the top seed in their tournaments and now advance to the district tournament. The Franklinton Nationals defeated Loranger 13-3 in their championship game while the Franklinton Americans dominated  the Bogalusa All-Stars 31-2 in the championship game. The 12-team district tournament will be held in Franklinton this weekend where both teams will compete.

Members of the Franklinton Nationals are: Sammy Phelps, Coby Sheridan, Rece Dillon, Matthew Ginn, Zach LeMaire, Jordan Harrison, Tanner Buckley, Trenton Wilson, Zech Gill, Logan Magee, Cody Rosa and Shelton Jenkins. The 9-10 year-old Nationals are coached by Mike Phelps, Chad Dillon, Chris Ginn and Mike Waskom.

Members of the Franklinton Americans are: Tristan Jones, Hunter Blackwell, Michael Martin, Ty Killingsworth and Connor Tullos, Kameron Brumfield, Jaylen Burkhalter, Jeremy Williamson, Tre’Shaun Warren, Isaac Wascom, Peyton Sumrall and Devin Whaley. Coaches for the Americans are Jarod Wascom, Alex Sumrall, Adney Whaley, Jeremy Tullos, Jeremy Williamson and Buck Warren.

Franklinton, Americans 9-10 year-old All-Stars

2013 Franklinton American 9-10 year-old All-Stars

 

Franklinton 11-12-year-old All-Stars Enjoying Success

Two Franklinton 11-12-year-old All-Star teams have been nearly unbeatable in the 2013 All-Star season. The two teams have been so good that the only team they've lost to has been… Franklinton. The Franklinton Nationals and Franklinton Americans have played in two tournaments so far with the Nationals narrowly defeating the Americans. The teams recently played each other and extra innings were needed to determine a winner. The Nationals would end up with a 4-3 victory. Both teams advance to the district tournament where they hope to continue their success.

Franklinton National team members are: Shayland Allen, Cameron Bell, Andy Bienvenu, Kaden Fersch, Caleb LeMaire, Jacob Penton Magee, Cadyn Painter, Carson Ragas, Andrew Schilling, Micah Statham, Austin Thomassen and Tyler Winstead. The team is coached by Cody Magee, Ronnie Bell and Scott Thomassen. 

Franklinton American team members are: Jared "Doogie" Jenkins, Dalton Forbes, Wyatt Verret, Kendall Sheridan, Clinton Roux, Dustin Miller, Harrison Jones, Nate Bracey, Richard Berry, Cole Flynt, Que Warren, Morgan McDaniel. American Coaches are Chris Forbes, Jason Verret and Cade Harrison.

 Players and coaches from Franklinton's National and American All-Star teams gather after their extra inning contest Monday.