Mancuso shuts door in late innings

Josh Mancuso has been a regular contributor for the Paris Junior College base-b a l l team.

The Anderson-Shiro High School graduate led the freshmen with 11 appearances, all in relief, through the first 26 games. The left-hander had a 1-0 record and 3.18 earned run average.

His longest outing was three innings against Panola, when he allowed one hit and one earned run in a no-decision.

More baseball

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff pitcher Dalton Acosta allowed three earned runs on four hits in one-third inning against Mississippi. The Navasota High graduate appeared in relief, one of seven pitchers used in the 25-0 defeat.

Brookhaven College pitcher Trent Clark allowed one hit a n d one unearned run in two innings against Northland. Another past Rattler, the right-hander struck out two.

University of Texas at Tyler catcher Zach Pave-lock had a one-run single in two at-bats against Wisconsin-Platteville. The Iola High alumnus handled all five of his fielding chances.

Football

Northwestern State University of Louisiana quarter-b a c k Shelton Eppler completed 15 of 23 pass attempts for 191 yards in the first scrimmage of spring camp. The former Rattler threw touchdowns of 15, 11 and 8 yards and tossed one interception.

Men’s rodeo

Paden Hurst finished eighth in bareback riding at the Rio Grande Valley event. Out of Anderson-Shiro, he earned $230.

Women’s track and field

Freshman Malaiya Jed-kins ran the anchor of the Mc-Neese State University’s 4-by-100-meter relay that placed fourth at the Louisiana Classics. The Navasota graduate finished sixth in the triple jump, 18th in the 100 dash and 22nd in the 200 dash.

Send updates about area athletes to Barbara Boxleitner at jdanddoc@gmail.com.