As summer was winding down, one thing was clear: it was time for the FORD All-Stars to take the field. That was the dream—for every player from the Reserve Phils, Garyville Pirates, and LaPlace A’s. If you played Dixie Youth…

The regular season had finally arrived. After weeks of practice, scrimmages, and the unforgettable moment of almost not receiving my uniform, it was time to put it all together. We had everything—brand-new uniforms, energy, excitement, and hunger. But one thing…

By Damon Mason Now that our team was officially created, it was time to get to work. But let’s be real—none of us had ever played together before. Truthfully, most of us hadn’t even been on an organized team. So…

By Damon Mason Before I ever made a team…Before I ever heard my name shouted from the crowd…Before I ever believed I was good enough…There were men like Shelvin “Too Bits” Ceaser and Victor Sanders. These two weren’t just baseball…

By Damon Mason After two years of watching from the sidelines, dreaming about what it would feel like to finally wear that LaPlace A’s uniform — year three hit different. I was 10 years old now, a little older, a…

Series: From Cut to Called – The Story Behind the Story Blog by Damon Mason | DM9 Chronicles — The Saturday Morning Vibes Were Legendary.Woodland School Grounds came alive every weekend during the summer. For me, those early years —…

I didn’t know much about sports at 8 years old… but I knew enough to stay close to my best friend and follow the crowd. It was my first time trying out for anything. I didn’t even know what “tryouts”…