October 17, 2025/
Braves Participate in 8th Grade All-Star game
Six members of the Casey-Westfield Braves Class of 2030 participated in the 3rd Annual WVYFL North vs. South 8th Grade All-Star game Sunday afternoon at Cooks Stadium on the campus of Rose Hulman in Terre Haute. Representing the Braves were Bentley Cribelar (88), Lane Shore (2), Ian Richardson (3), Mannix Lowrey (78), Ocie Ellen (82) and Owen Shull (50) along with Junior High Coach Austin Ragsdale. Ian Richardson was the offensive spark for the North Division in their come-from-behind 22-14 win.
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