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Mandeville Today
By the People, for the People
Late Surge Lifts Mandeville to District 6-5A Title
Skippers score 6 runs in the 7th inning to defeat St. Paul's 7-2
Apr. 7, 2026 at 3:50am
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Mandeville's dramatic comeback victory showcases the team's resilience and offensive firepower as they claim the District 6-5A championship.Mandeville TodayThe Mandeville Skippers defeated the St. Paul's Wolves 7-2 on Monday night to claim the District 6-5A championship. Mandeville starting pitcher Greyson Parker had 11 strikeouts, but St. Paul's tied the game 2-2 in the 6th inning on a solo home run by Clay Simms. In the top of the 7th, Mandeville freshman Creshaun McCollum hit a game-tying solo home run, and the Skippers followed with a 6-run outburst to pull away for the victory.
Why it matters
This win gives Mandeville their second district title in three years under head coach Brady Benoit, establishing them as one of the top teams in Division I Non-Select high school baseball in Louisiana. The late-game heroics also provide a major confidence boost for the Skippers as they head into the playoffs.
The details
Mandeville took an early 1-0 lead in the 2nd inning on a wild pitch, but St. Paul's tied it 1-1 in the 4th on an RBI single by Jude Reason. Clay Simms then put the Wolves up 2-1 with a solo home run in the 6th. But in the 7th, Creshaun McCollum hit a game-tying solo shot for Mandeville, and they followed with 6 more runs to pull away for the 7-2 win.
- The game was played on Monday, April 7, 2026.
- Mandeville scored 6 runs in the top of the 7th inning to take the lead.
The players
Greyson Parker
The Mandeville starting pitcher who had 11 strikeouts and allowed 2 earned runs in the win.
Creshaun McCollum
The Mandeville freshman who hit a game-tying solo home run in the 7th inning to spark the Skippers' late rally.
Clay Simms
The St. Paul's player who hit a solo home run in the 6th inning to give the Wolves a 2-1 lead.
Brady Benoit
The Mandeville head coach who has now led the Skippers to two district titles in his three seasons.
What they’re saying
“This win gives us a lot of momentum heading into the playoffs. Our guys showed a lot of fight to come back and take the district title.”
— Brady Benoit, Mandeville Head Coach
What’s next
Mandeville will next face Riverdale on Wednesday as they continue their playoff push.
The takeaway
Mandeville's late-game heroics and come-from-behind victory demonstrate the team's resilience and offensive firepower, making them a dangerous contender in the upcoming Division I Non-Select playoffs.
