Bayou Horseshoe Pitchers Association

The Bayou Horseshoe Pitchers Association held its Atchafalaya Classic Saturday at Kemper Williams Park near Patterson. Class A winners were, first place, Tim Gilmore of Bayou Vista, 5-1, 55.4 ringer percentage; second place, Edie Corso of Destrehan, 4-2, 47.5; and third place, Dudley Michel of Bayou Vista, 3-2, 52.0. After tying in regulation, Gilmore defeated Corso in a 40-shoe playoff game and was named class and tournament champion. (Submitted Photo/Courtesy of Bayou Horseshoe Pitchers Association)

The Bayou Horseshoe Pitchers Association is represented by three competitors this year at the 2014 Horseshoe Pitching Championships. Area participants are, from left, Al Dodson and Linda Dodson, both of Morgan City; and Issac Chavalia of Houma. The event’s competion began Monday and continues until July 26. (Submitted Photo/Courtesy of BHPA)