Sterlington, Louisiana………July 22, 2022…………..JPRD East, Louisiana won six games in a row over a three-day period to repeat as the champions of the DBB World Series 15U division. The title for the JPRD East team is their third in the seven-year history of the 15U World Series. The 2022 championship game was a good baseball game with JPRD East defeating Southern Elite, Louisiana by a score of 4-1. Southern Elite, LA (5-1) had a great tournament run, advancing out of pool play undefeated and winning two games in single elimination bracket play. The twenty-four (24) team event had the following six teams winning their pool along with two “wild card” teams.

Pool A Winner: Southern Elite, Louisiana

Pool B Winner: Pottsboro, Texas

Pool C Winner: Union, Louisiana

Pool D Winner: Southland, Louisiana

Pool E Winner: Motley, Virginia

Pool F Winner: JPRD East, Louisiana

Wild Card: East Texas Stars

Wild Card: Lake Marion, South Carolina

J. Sandy Jones, Commissioner/CEO commented, “We were very pleased to host our largest ever World Series for the 15U age division. It was exciting to have all eleven of our state programs represented in World Series play. I congratulate all of the teams and hope the experience will bring fond memories for everyone associated with the event. Hosting 24 teams in a three-day event is only possible when you have the luxury of a five-field premier playing facility as found at the Sterlington Sports Complex. The logistics for this showcase event were handled locally by Kerry Elee, SSC operator, and Scott Bruscato, Sr. Vice President of Discover Monroe – West Monroe, Louisiana. Serving along with the Commissioner as Assistant Tournament Directors for DBB were Jason Parker, Rick Berry, and Dan Capps. From our hosts, DBB tournament directors, SSC staff, DBB umpires, LSPN Live, and all others associated with the tournament, it proved to be a very successful team effort.”

Sterlington, Louisiana………July 26, 2022……….. Southland, Louisiana (6-0) went undefeated in winning the “Keith Brewer Championship Award” and in doing so repeated as the champions of the Pre-Majors World Series. The 2022 edition of the Southland team proved to be as good or better than the 2021 champion. Southland yielded only 14 runs in their five games played, while scoring a total of 51 runs. The host Sterlington team (3-2) ,as the finalist, lost two games to the champions. The championship game featured great baseball with Southland, Louisiana winning a 3-2 title game over Sterlington. A strong tournament showing by North Charleston, South Carolina (3-2) allowed them to advance to the final day of play. Both of the South Carolina losses came against the eventual champs. DeQuincy, Louisiana took home the “Bill Moore Sportsmanship Award.”

The Sterlington Sports Complex held fifteen games and everyone enjoyed the great experience afforded at this premier baseball venue. Working with Kerry Elee at the SSC is a real pleasure. Discover Monroe- West Monroe is an outstanding organization and we were honored to once again visit with their staff. The hospitality was exceptional. Scott Bruscato, Sr. Vice President at Discover Monroe – West Monroe, the local tournament host, is outstanding in all he does in conducting our World Series events. A special thank you to our hosts, tournament directors, LSPN and all related staff that supported the 2022 Pre-Majors World Series event. We will return to the Sterlington Sports Complex for the Pre- Majors World Series to be held in July of 2023.”

Sterlington, Louisiana…….July 28, 2021……...JPRD East, Louisiana (5-0) emerged with the 2021 Dixie Boys World Series title in winning the coveted “Bubba Brasher Championship Award.” The team gave up a total of 19 runs and only 16 total hits in the 2021 event. The win by JPRD East follows a 2019 Dixie Boys World Series title. In an evenly matched championship game, JPRD defeated Union County, South Carolina 5-4. Both of the Union County (4-2 record) losses came against JPRD. It was clear that the Union County team could hit the baseball as they totaled 61 runs in their six games. Tanner Hardin of Union County, SC led the charge as he had two grand slams in the tournament breaking a record held beginning in 1977 and ending at the 2021 World Series. 50 plus players were listed as tying the record until Hardin’s two grand slams. Hattiesburg, Mississippi and East Montgomery (EMCA), Texas remained in contention to the last day. James Tidwell, EMCA entered the record books as he recorded four doubles in one game to become the all-time leader in doubles in one game. Tidwell also tied a World Series record with a total of five hits in one game. Kingston, Tennessee received the “Jim Thornton Sportsmanship Award.” Commissioner/CEO J. Sandy Jones commented, “We witnessed an outstanding Boys World Series with record-setting performances, extra inning games and a very deserving championship title winner in JPRD East, Louisiana. The last three of the twenty-two tournament games played were all one-run games. Congratulations to all teams participating in our 2021 Boys World Series. Discover Monroe-West Monroe was an excellent host for our 65th Anniversary events.”

The DBB Child Protection Plan was developed to protect our minor participants and assist the leagues in complying with the Safe Sport Act. This overview (see attachment) is a brief summary of the DBB Child Protection Plan that will give you the tools to protect the youth in our leagues and help you become compliant with Federal Law. The complete plan that a league must adopt is located the “League Risk Management” tab on the DBB website at www.dbbusa.org.

The Safe Sport Act requires our league affiliates to report suspected child abuse (including sexual abuse) within 24 hours to law enforcement, to establish procedures to limit one-on-one interactions between an amateur athlete who is a minor and an adult (who is not the minor’s legal guardian) at an event or facility under the jurisdiction of the league, to provide consistent training to all adult members who are in regular contact with amateur athletes who are minors. And subject to parental consent, to provide information for parents to train their children regarding prevention and reporting of child abuse. DBB and its affiliated leagues must prohibit retaliation against any individual who makes a report under the Safe Sport Act.

Taking steps to protect our youth is paramount in the DBB program. The purposes of this risk management plan is to reduce and/or prevent the occurrence of misconduct in DBB and affiliated league baseball programs as well as to reduce the liability potential for DBB and its leagues. Misconduct can negatively impact participants, league officials/staff members, family, friends, and the sport.

The document Overview_of_the_DBB_Child_Abuse_Risk_Management_Plan.pdf was attached to this post.

As we approach the Thanksgiving Season we at the Louisiana DBB would like to wish you a wonderful and blessed Thanksgiving Season we at DBB are thankful for each of you and your leagues may the Lord to continue to Bless you all.