By Travis Chapman
It was a historic day for Glenbrook athletics on Saturday, 12/13/25, at the awesome sports complex in Ruston, LA, as all four Upper and Lower Elementary softball and baseball teams captured school championships in a remarkable sweep. The Upper Elementary and Lower Elementary softball teams each claimed tournament titles, while both Upper and Lower Elementary baseball teams followed suit, showcasing depth, preparation, old fashioned grit and determination across the program. The four championships marked a first in the history of the NLYSA (North LA Youth Sports Association) as no other school has swept all four championship tournaments.
Glenbrook Upper Elementary Softball Wins Championship Behind Complete Team Effort.
The Glenbrook Upper Elementary softball team captured its school championship with a trio of impressive victories, finishing the tournament with a commanding 8-2 win over Cedar Creek in the championship game. Glenbrook broke the game open with a massive seven-run third inning, fueled by clutch hits and expert base running from Anniston-Shug- Igo, Montgomery-Gummy-Ingles, Wonderful-Willow Still, and the blazing speed of Aubrey Chanler.
Brooklyn Sunderland anchored the team in the circle throughout the tournament, delivering strong performances in every game striking out 15 on the day. Defensively, players such as Aubrey Chanler, Shug Igo, and Laikyn-Day Day-Hollingsworth were steady and reliable, while Gummy Ingles, Big Bad-Harper Barnette, and Fantastic-Fallyn Hollingsworth applied pressure offensively and on the bases. In the semi-finals, The Lady Apaches found themselves down 3-0 in the bottom of the 5th inning with one out against OCS. A stretch of walks, clutch base hits and expert base running propelled the Lady Apaches with a rally run to tie the game and force extra innings. Brooklyn Sunderland would continue her dominance from the bump and shut down the Eagles. Day-Day Hollingsworth started the bottom of the extra inning on 2nd base. Day-Day swiped third base with Fallyn Hollingsworth at the plate. Hollingsworth struck out swinging but her sprint to first after an apparent dropped ball by the OCS catcher forced a throw down to first base where Day-Day sprinted home from third base for the walk off steal to send the Lady Apaches to the finals. The dramatic comeback win over OCS set the tone for the championship blow out win over Cedar Creek. These girls were an absolute blast to watch as they have proven time and again with multiple World Series titles, they will be a major force to be reckoned with the rest of their careers.
Glenbrook Lower Elementary Softball Wins Championship Behind Relentless Offense.
The Glenbrook Lower Elementary softball team delivered one of the most dominant performances of the day, finishing the tournament undefeated while outscoring opponents by a combined 42-4 over three games. The championship was sealed with a 9-3 win over Riverfield.
Glenbrook relied on balanced contributions throughout the lineup. Ryan Gordon, Cheslie Darden, Annabel Sunderland, Charlie Day, and Sadie Stewart consistently put the ball in play, while AndiBrooke Hollingsworth and Avery Mills delivered key extra-base hits, including an inside-the-park home run in the title game. Glenbrook opened with a 14-0 win over JGS and followed with a 19-1 semifinal victory over Lakeside, showcasing depth, teamwork, and consistent defensive execution from start to finish. The crowd of Apache fans rose to their feet as the final play of the tournament showcased the defensive dominance this group of Lady Apaches put on display day in and day out. A speedy hitter for Riverfield hit a slow roller to the outstanding short stop, Ryan Gordon, who charged through the ball fluidly and rifled the 11 inch ball across the diamond in stride, at what seemed to be 45mph to find the glove of Annabel Sunderland who was in full splits, all the way to the turf, for the stretch to JUST beat the speedy Raider for the final out of the tournament. This group of 3rd and 4th graders went back-to-back on NLYSA Championships and are a Cat 4 hurricane with sights of multiple state championships on the horizon!
Glenbrook Upper Elementary Baseball Secures Championship with Balanced Play.
The Glenbrook Upper Elementary baseball team completed its championship run with a come from behind 6-3 victory over Cedar Creek. Ryder-Hollywood-Hollingsworth delivered an early two-run double in the title game, while Hammering Hank Rowton provided a clutch two-run single during a decisive fourth-inning rally.
On the mound, Hollywood Hollingsworth, Laser Levi Ray, and Hammering Hank Rowton each played key roles throughout the tournament. Laser Levi Ray was dominant in an 8-0 blowout win over OCS, while Big G-Grayson Avery, The Blonde Bullet-Brant Bridges, Captain-Oh My Captain-Powell, and Lefty-Murphy Durden delivered big time clutch hits and productive at-bats across multiple games. Glenbrook also earned wins over Riverfield and FCCS, showing composure, grit, and determination in every phase of the game. This team of 6th graders had the worst draw of the tournament, having to face every team’s ace on the mound, in triple header fashion with no rest. The Apaches also had to overcome the injury to Brant Bridges, whose finger looked like a Down Home Smoked Sausage after getting hit by a pitch in the first game of the day. Brant never came out of any game the rest of the day and had to make a trip to the ER after hoisting the trophy. Hollywood Hollingsworth pulled a Michael Jordan and played the entire tournament with what seemed like the flu and came in clutch when he was called upon. And speaking of the 90’s Bulls, this team completed the 3-Peat for the Championship. That puts them in truly elite company.
Folks, it wasn’t just this series, it was the season of dominance for these boys. This team finished 11-1 this season. The team hit .371, scoring 99 runs with 78-RBI’s. The stellar pitching as mentioned above showcased a team ERA of 2.28 and opponents battering average against that pitching was a staggering low .179. Behind the great pitching was OUTSTANDING fielding where the Apaches fielding percentage was an incredible .929…….nearly perfect. Keep your eyes on this group. Yeah, I know, you’ve heard that from me before, but good googly moogly these boys can play.
Glenbrook Lower Elementary Baseball Completes Championship Run.
The Glenbrook Lower Elementary baseball team capped off its title run with a run rule, 14-4 victory over Riverfield in the championship game where Wild Man-Wilder Butler had an incredible outing on the mound to shut down a very talented Riverfield team. Liam-Hulk-Hurley set the tone early with a three-run single, while Wild Man-Wilder Butler, Zaine-The Knight Train-Knight, Big Mac-Brooks McCullough, and Awesome Austin Ramsey contributed throughout the lineup.
Earlier in the tournament, Glenbrook advanced to the championship with a dramatic 5-4 walk-off victory against archrival, OCS, who led the Apaches 3-0 in the third inning. With one out, the bases juiced and rally caps in full force, Zaine Knight laced an el-duble’ into right center to clear the bases and tie the game. Another clutch hit brought in Zaine for Glenbrook to take the lead, 4-3. Awesome Austin pitched a gem, but the formidable Eagles tied the game at 4’s. The Apaches had great at-bats that forced the bases loaded when an errant pitch from the Eagles hit the batter and walked in the winning run for the Apaches. Additional wins over FCCS and a 14-0 opening-round victory featured strong all-around performances from Rockin-Reede Morrow, Joltin-Jett Jones, Nasty Nash Leonard, and BK-Brooks Ingles, as Glenbrook showcased resilience and depth from game to game.
The championship sweep reflected a complete program effort, with athletes across all four teams demonstrating poise, balance, and teamwork in high-pressure moments. From big hits and key defensive plays to clutch performances throughout the lineups, Glenbrook’s athletes turned preparation into results, creating a memorable milestone for the school’s softball and baseball programs. This was history. One Saturday in December. History. As we have said before, if you followed along throughout football season, this is a family. The family bond is not broken; it’s strengthened through adversity and hard work together. Each of these teams has outstanding coaches who dedicate everything and love these student athletes with everything they have. That is the recipe, the championship recipe, the God fearing and God loving recipe that is instilled in these great kids from the halls of Glenbrook and beyond. What a great day to be an Apache!
APACHES ON ME APACHES ON THREE…ONE, TWO, THREE….APACHES!!!
