The Patterson 8U and 6U All-Stars will begin Cal-Ripken State Tournament action in Luling Thursday and Friday, respectively. The 8U All-Stars will begin play Thursday night against St. Charles at 7:30 p.m., while the Patterson 6U All-Stars will hit the field Friday at 7:30 p.m. against Amite. The 8U All-Stars already have won the district tournament by outscoring three opponents by a combined 54-11 margin. Patterson defeated Pierre Part 16-5, Iberville 19-5 and Bayou 20-1 for the title. At state, other 8U teams are Madisonville, Terrebonne, Iberville and Kentwood. In 6U action, Patterson won the district title with a 2-0 mark. At state, other teams competing ...