Ruston Youth Baseball Opening Day

At top, legendary former Grambling State baseball coach Wilbert Ellis (middle) poses with the Origin Bank Ruston Youth Baseball team last Saturday at the Ruston Sports Complex for opening day ceremonies. Coach Ellis threw out the first pitch to begin the season.

At bottom, these young baseball players are ready to storm the field for their first action of the season. Ruston Youth Baseball plays their games weekly at the Ruston Sports Complex on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.