Sterlington Little League

Westlake captured a 5‑3 victory over Sterlington Little League in game one of the non‑select division III state championship series, held May 14, 2026, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The Rams delivered a five‑run surge in the fourth inning, highlighted by a two‑RBI bunt from Sawyer Vidrine and two additional RBIs by Brayden Ross. Sterlington rallied late, but Cooper Cryer of Westlake sealed the win with a pivotal shortstop double play in the final frame. Game two of the series is scheduled for Friday at 11 a.m. at McMurry Park in Sulphur, with Westlake one win away from a state title.