Payton Harden is congratulated after scoring in the 3rd inning during their game at Joe Miller Field in Lake Charles, La., Friday, Feb.28, 2020. (Rick Hickman/Lake Charles American Press)

Rick HickmanJulian Gonzales is thrown out trying to steal 2nd as Valpo’s Damon Jorgensen makes the catch during their game at Joe Miller Field in Lake Charles, La., Friday, Feb.28, 2020. (Rick Hickman/Lake Charles American Press)

Rick HickmanJulian Gonzales is thrown out trying to steal 2nd as Valpo’s Damon Jorgensen makes the catch during their game at Joe Miller Field in Lake Charles, La., Friday, Feb.28, 2020. (Rick Hickman/Lake Charles American Press)

Rick Hickmanduring their game at Joe Miller Field in Lake Charles, La., Friday, Feb.28, 2020. (Rick Hickman/Lake Charles American Press)

Rick HickmanClayton Rasbeary hits a single to drive in a run during their game at Joe Miller Field in Lake Charles, La., Friday, Feb.28, 2020. (Rick Hickman/Lake Charles American Press)

Rick HickmanStarting pitcher Brett Payne hands off the ball to reliever Jonathan Ellison during their game at Joe Miller Field in Lake Charles, La., Friday, Feb.28, 2020. (Rick Hickman/Lake Charles American Press)

Rick Hickman3B Peyton Johnson makes the throw to 1st for the out during their game at Joe Miller Field in Lake Charles, La., Friday, Feb.28, 2020. (Rick Hickman/Lake Charles American Press)

Rick HickmanMcNeese Cowboys huddle together during their game at Joe Miller Field in Lake Charles, La., Friday, Feb.28, 2020. (Rick Hickman/Lake Charles American Press)

Rick HickmanStarting pitcher Brett Payne during their game at Joe Miller Field in Lake Charles, La., Friday, Feb.28, 2020. (Rick Hickman/Lake Charles American Press)

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