The final two Avoyelles Parish teams were eliminated from the state baseball playoffs this week.
Although the Avoyelles Public Charter Lady Vikings were able to upset the No.
Four of the parish’s five high school baseball teams made it into the state playoffs.
Brothers Marcus (left) and Ed Oliver Jr. pray before a University of Houston Cougars football game. The two men spent most of their childhood summers, holidays and weekends visiting their grandmother, Virginia Oliver, in Marksville. Ed, who decided to forego his senior year at UH, is expected to be a 1st round selection in this week’s NFL Draft. Marcus is a high school coach and personal trainer. {Photo courtesy of Ed Oliver Sr.}
Ed and Marcus Oliver lived in Houston most of their lives, but both say they consider Marksville a key part of their childhood. In fact, it was their home away from their Houston home.
FIRST WIN OF SEASON
St. Joseph pitcher Ross Schexnayder fires a strike during the Eagles first win of the season, defeating the Block Bears, 10-7, on April 2. Schexnayder recorded 12 strikeouts and walked three batters in taking the win. {St. Joseph High Photo}
For some teams, the most important game of the season is the one that puts them into the playoffs.
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