District tournaments

Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Area baseball and softball district tournaments were held for Manila, BIC, and Riverside. Several teams qualified for regional tournaments including the Manila Lady Lions, the Riverside Lady Rebels, the BIC Lady Mustangs, and Riverside Mustangs

BIC third baseman Molly Hart whirls to throw as teammates Bailey Owens (left) and Lexie Ray (right) look on during 2A-3 District Tournament action Saturday afternoon at Monette. (Photo by Trent Fletcher)
An unidentified EPC runner slides into second base as BIC's Karoline Thomas applies the tag in district tournament play Saturday afternoon at Monette. The Lady Mustangs defeated the Lady Warriors 10-0 to advance to Monday afternoon's 2A-3 District Championship game against Marmaduke. (Photo by Trent Fletcher)
Coach Jason Belcher talking with catcher Alex Richard late in the game at Thursday's district tournament. (Photo by Tim Blair)
Manila's Dillon May puts the ball in play in district tournament action. (Photo by Tim Blair)

Gavin Parker pitches for the Lions during Thursday's district tournament loss to Piggott. (Photo by Tim Blair)
The Riverside Rebels capture 2A-3 District baseball championship title. (Photo by Trent Fletcher)
Rebel senior right fielder Devon Austin makes a nice running grab during Riverside's 11-5 win over EPC Saturday afternoon at Monette. (Photo by Trent Fletcher)
Riverside hurler Kollin Stone improved to 7-0 on the year, pitching the Rebels to an 11-5 victory over EPC in the finals of the 2A-3 District Tournament Saturday at Monette. (Photo by Trent Fletcher)
Riverside first baseman Larry Tilley slaps one of his four hits on the day. Tilley also drove in five runs, helping the Rebels claim the 2A-3 District Tournament championship with an 11-5 victory over EPC Saturday afternoon at Monette (Photo by Trent Fletcher)
Lady Rebels defeated Rector on Friday for their second win in the district tournament. (Photo by Revis Blaylock)
Riverside Head Softball Coach T. J. Eakins attempts to rally his troops during the 2A-3 District Semifinals Saturday afternoon at Monette. (Photo by Trent Fletcher)
Lady Rebel Haven Robertson eyes a pitch during Riverside's semifinal matchup with Marmaduke Saturday afternoon in the 2A-3 District Tournament at Monette. (Photo by Trent Fletcher)
An unidentified Lady Greyhound is called out at the plate after Riverside catcher Lauren Smith applies the tag Saturday afternoon in 2A-3 District Tournament action (Photo by Trent Fletcher)
Riverside catcher Lauren Smith ready for the pitch. (Photo by Revis Blaylock)