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Barbe’s Isaac Duplechain pitches during their game at Barbe High School in Lake Charles, La., Friday, May 3, 2019. (Rick Hickman/Lake Charles American Press)

Rick HickmanBarbe’s Brody Drost applies the tag on a pickoff at 1st as Cardell Thibodeaux dives back during their game at Barbe High School in Lake Charles, La., Friday, May 3, 2019. (Rick Hickman/Lake Charles American Press)

Rick HickmanBarbe’s Kyle Debarge slides in stealing 2nd as Cole Romero fields the throw during their game at Barbe High School in Lake Charles, La., Friday, May 3, 2019. (Rick Hickman/Lake Charles American Press)

Rick HickmanKameron Edwards dives back to 1st as Gavin Cox applies the tag during their game at Barbe High School in Lake Charles, La., Friday, May 3, 2019. (Rick Hickman/Lake Charles American Press)

Rick HickmanBarbe’s Brandon Franks is congratulated after scoring the go ahead run during their game at Barbe High School in Lake Charles, La., Friday, May 3, 2019. (Rick Hickman/Lake Charles American Press)

Rick HickmanBarbe’s Jack Walker pitches during their game at Barbe High School in Lake Charles, La., Saturday, May 4, 2019. (Rick Hickman/Lake Charles American Press)

Rick HickmanBarbe’s Bailey Juneau slides in stealing 2nd as Cole Romero makes the tag during their game at Barbe High School in Lake Charles, La., Saturday, May 4, 2019. (Rick Hickman/Lake Charles American Press)

Rick HickmanBarbe’s Bailey Juneau slides in stealing 2nd as Cole Romero makes the tag during their game at Barbe High School in Lake Charles, La., Saturday, May 4, 2019. (Rick Hickman/Lake Charles American Press)

Rick HickmanBarbe’s Davis Meche makes the catch up the middle before throwing to 1st during their game at Barbe High School in Lake Charles, La., Saturday, May 4, 2019. (Rick Hickman/Lake Charles American Press)

Rick HickmanBarbe’s Davis Meche throws to 1st during their game at Barbe High School in Lake Charles, La., Saturday, May 4, 2019. (Rick Hickman/Lake Charles American Press)

Rick HickmanBarbe’s Brody Drost celebrates after hitting a solo homer to put the Bucs up 1-0 during their game at Barbe High School in Lake Charles, La., Saturday, May 4, 2019. (Rick Hickman/Lake Charles American Press)

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