St. Mary Central’s 7-and-8-year-old team member Dawson Richard, nephew of the late Kenny Roy, throws out the ceremonial first pitch Friday before the start of the annual tournament. The tournament’s namesake died of leukemia 16 years ago. Proceeds from the tournament go to the American Cancer Society and St. Jude Children's Hospital to help find a cure for cancer and improve cancer patients' quality of life. (The Daily Review/Geoff Stoute)
The Franklin 7-8-year-old All-Stars captured the 12th annual Kenny Roy 7-8-year-old Invitational Baseball Tournament Sunday in Bayou Vista, topping the Thibodaux Nationals 7-8-year-old All-Stars. The Franklin 7-8-year-old All-Stars pose with family members of the tournament's namesake. (Submitted Photo/Courtesy of Gloria Roy)
Thibodaux Nationals 7-8-year-old All-Stars pose with family members of the tournament's namesake. (Submitted Photos/Courtesy of Gloria Roy)
A member of the Morgan City 7-and-8-year-old All-Stars swings at a pitch during Saturday’s action against the Thibodaux Nationals. (The Daily Review/Crystal Thielepape)
The Patterson and St. Mary Central 7-8-year-old All-Stars were among the teams in action at the 12th annual Kenny Roy 7-8-year-old Invitational Baseball Tournament in Bayou Vista this past weekend. Above, a St. Mary Central player mans second base while a Patterson player reaches base safely. (The Daily Review/Geoff Stoute)