Members of the Vernon Parish 4-H recently represented their parish at the Central Region eSports Competition held in Avoyelles Parish while the Vernon Parish Livestock Expo was taking place locally.

Students traveled with coach Scott Lee of Hornbeck High School to compete in a series of Rocket League matches, where the team demonstrated persistence and steady improvement throughout the competition. The group secured a set win and remained competitive in each round.

In addition to their performance, participants were recognized for their sportsmanship during the event. Logan Doyle assisted an Avoyelles Parish team that was short a player by stepping in to compete in a Mario Kart match.

Organizers noted that while the team did not earn a top placement, the experience highlighted growth, teamwork, and character among the students representing Vernon Parish.