Former Timpson head coach and current Gary High School baseball coach Ryan Cook has announced that he and former Stephen F. Austin softball player Haleigh Willis are offering baseball/softball instruction for those who are interested.

Cook, a former college baseball player at LaTourneau University in Longview and Willis, a California high school all-state standout in addition to her playing days at SFA, are offering lessons at the price of $30 for 45 minutes of work.

Despite being six years old, the Panola County National All-Stars don't just rely on their offense to win games. But a 51-run, 78-hit attack in a three-game series didn't hurt either.

Looking to defend their state title from a year ago, Panola County National used tough defense and 18 extra-base hits this past weekend as the 'Dogs took two out of three games from Mount Pleasant to win the 2011 Dixie T-Ball State Championship Saturday in Spring Hill.

CENTER, TX -- The Panola County T-Ball All-Stars turned a defensive showdown into an offensive show here at Center Noon Lions Park Wednesday evening as the Bulldogs took a 2-0 lead early and turned it into a lop-sided 15-7 win over East Montgomery County American in the semifinals of the Dixie T-Ball South Division State Tournament.

CENTER, Tx -- Even at the T-Ball level of baseball competition, defense is the key to championships. And the Panola County All-Stars are living up to that reputation.