Sports

by Charles Crain

 

Competing for national and state championships is the dream of many young athletes and those here in Winn Parish are no exception. Eleven young athletes from WMS Cross Country and one from WSHS traveled to Clinton, MS on November 23rd to participate in the USA Track and Field Southern Association Cross Country Championships. The races included athletes from Louisiana and Mississippi and a runner had to finish in the top 10 in his or her division to qualify for nationals.

“Fishers of Men” is a nonprofit, nondenominational ministry whose mission is to introduce Jesus to fishermen and their families and to invite them into a relationship with Him, through bass fishing tournaments. What began in 1998 as a small four division tournament trail with a total of 21 events has now grown into 44 team tournament divisions combined for over 300 tournament events. Every evening before the tournament, there is a wonderful meal prepared for all those participating and their families. A Christian speaker shares an important message for each of them. National sponsors have included Strike King, Skeeter Boats, and Yamaha, among others.

4-6 Year Old League

1. LSU Tigers defeat Tech

Bulldogs 28-20

2. Winnfield Tigers defeat

Giants 24-8

3. Winnfield Tigers defeat

LSU Tigers 26-0

4. Tech Bulldogs defeat

Giants 34-20

The City of Winnfield Recreation Department has begun registration for it's annual youth basketball program. Registration begins on Wednesday November 6 and will run through Friday December 13. Regular registration fee for this league is $40.00. Boys and girls ages 4-15 are eligible for this exciting program.

Charles Crain

 

Pyles and the Tigers were glad to see a big crowd Friday night, during the first “Red Out” of the play-offs. “We appreciated the big crowd Friday night, we appreciate the support,” said Pyles. “We hope to have another one this week. Our coaches did a great job of preparing these guys on offense and defense.”

The City of Winnfield Recreation Department has begun registration for it's annual youth basketball program. Registration begins on Wednesday November 6 and will run through Friday December 13. Regular registration fee for this league is $40.00. Boys and girls ages 4-15 are eligible for this exciting program.

The WMS Cross Country team came away with 4 medalists from the Louisiana State Junior High and Elementary Meet. The meet was held at the beautiful Gospel Campground in Choudrant. The 6th grade girls finished 3rd while the 6th grade boys finished 4th out of 16 schools in the team standings.

While on its first bye week of the 2013 season, the LSU football team advanced one spot in the AP Top 25 and the USA Today Coaches Poll released on Sunday morning.