ROUX: UL signs Gold in Ashley Brignac

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SULPHUR - If there were ever any doubts about UL signee Ashley Brignac's ability, they should be long gone by now. The star pitcher for John Curtis capped off a magnificent career with 18 more strikeouts and another no-hitter Saturday as the Patriots captured the Class 2A state title with a 1-0 win over Menard. Brignac's strikeout total for the entire playoff run was a staggering 88 batters. That's 88 strikeouts out of 95 batters she faced. All told, she gave up one hit in five playoff games, that one coming by Mamou's Kaitlin Duplechin in the Patriots' 10-0 quarterfinal win over the Lady Demons. In her two previous playoff games, Brignac fired a pair of perfect games, striking out 35 of 36 batters. Against Mamou, Brignac allowed just the one hit and struck out 15 batters in the five-inning game. The rest of the story Kevin Foote kfoote@theadvertiser.com

[LuLu]

I was at the State Championships this year. I watched two of the John Curtis games, the Mamou game and the Final one. I sat near the third base coach. I could see the eyes of the batters as they turned to look at the coach after they were introduced to Ashley's first pitch to them. It was just so animated. Their eyes were wide and their mouths were open and a look of disbelief was on their faces. The Menard coach, especially, worked his hardest not to smile. It was one of those little "stories" that don't make the BIG news.

Ashley Brignac is truly amazing. Her long legs bring her almost out of the circle when she ends her delivery. She caught two pop ups from the pitchers mound. For one of those catches, she dove about 5 feet for the ball and came up with it. I was so surprised, it looked hopeless. WOW! She is something.

This summer, Ashley will represent the USA on the Jr. World Team in several world countries. What grand experience she will bring with her when she sets foot at Ragin Cajun Park. Get your Season Tickets! (Oh, her dad wore his Ragin Cajun hat with a pepper on the back. )

[RonMexico]

I was at the State Championships this year. I watched two of the John Curtis games, the Mamou game and the Final one. I sat near the third base coach. I could see the eyes of the batters as they turned to look at the coach after they were introduced to Ashley's first pitch to them. It was just so animated. Their eyes were wide and their mouths were open and a look of disbelief was on their faces. The Menard coach, especially, worked his hardest not to smile. It was one of those little "stories" that don't make the BIG news.

Ashley Brignac is truly amazing. Her long legs bring her almost out of the circle when she ends her delivery. She caught two pop ups from the pitchers mound. For one of those catches, she dove about 5 feet for the ball and came up with it. I was so surprised, it looked hopeless. WOW! She is something.

This summer, Ashley will represent the USA on the Jr. World Team in several world countries. What grand experience she will bring with her when she sets foot at Ragin Cajun Park. Get your Season Tickets! (Oh, her dad wore his Ragin Cajun hat with a pepper on the back. )

Couple of our boys made the games on Friday. They wore their Louisiana attire. They said it was hilarious when they were approached by players from other teams, parents, fans, when asked if they were UL coaches here to watch Brignac------they would reply that she and Bourgeois had already signed with UL~~~!!!

They said you could see the jaws drop in stunned silence!

LOL!!

I wish I wouyld have been able to be there with them.

L'Ronte'

and yes Mr Brignac was representing!!!

[LuLu]

This article is from the Alexandria Town Talk about the Menard vs J. Curtis final game. Good read about Ashley B.

http://www.thetowntalk.com/apps/pbcs...EWS01/70428025