Opening Day of the Winn Dixie League program was held Saturday, March 23, when blue skies welcomed a field full of friends, family and teams of boys and girls dressed in a rainbow of team tee shirt colors.

The teams were announced, 26 of them in all, and each walked into the park to line the infield.  Playing this year will be about 275 children ages 3 through 14.

The day began with a time of sadness and respect as the 2024 Winn Parish Youth season was dedicated to the memory of Chase McManus who was lost in a tragic accident three months ago.  A special plaque was presented to the family at the pitcher’s mound and brother Micah McManus threw out the first pitch with Leo Bryant catching.