By Mike Suchanek
Boys from the Southwest Louisiana area traveled to Sterlington to represent DeQuincy in the 2023 Dixie Boys Baseball Pre-Majors World Series Tournament.
On Friday, July 21, DeQuincy faced the host team from Sterlington. DeQuincy took the victory over Sterlington 3-1.
On Saturday, July 22, DeQuincy met up with a team from Camden, Ark. DeQuincy took the win 10-5.
On Monday, July 24, DeQuincy once again met up with the Southland Hogs out of the Houma area. They had met previously in the Louisiana state championship. After two losses against the Hogs in the State Tournament, DeQuincy was able to capture a 5-3 win to continue as the only undefeated team in the tournament.
On Tuesday, July 26, DeQuincy faced off with the team from Chipley, Fla. DeQuincy took the win 3-0, sending DeQuincy to the semi-finals.
Once again, DeQuincy met up with the Southland Hogs in an all Louisiana final with DeQuincy having to lose twice. Unfortunately DeQuincy suffered their first loss 11-2. Setting up a winner take all final game.
DeQuincy and the Southland Hogs in the final Championship game.
Unfortunately, DeQuincy was unable to clinch the win. They fell short, finishing as the 2023 Pre-Majors World Series Runner Up.
