
April is upon us and that means the Summer—and top travel ball-oriented events—are just a few months away!
But there’s still time to lock in your attendance at premier events and one of those is the Mid South Showcase that will take place Friday, July 7 through Sunday, July 9, 2023, in Ruston, Louisiana.
Top club organizations Impact Gold and Fury Platinum, in conjunction with Connect Sports, have joined together to host this inaugural tournament for 18U, 16U and 14U teams which will also have a College Camp on Friday.
Event Director Ashley Boyd shared with Extra Inning Softball the details of this July weekend players will want to be part of…
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Event Title
2023 Mid South Showcase
Event Location:
Ruston, Louisiana
Age Divisions:
14U, 16U, 18U
Dates:
July 7-9, 2023
Mid South Showcase Key Bullet Points:
- 5 game guarantee w/ Championship Play
- 4 pool games into bracket play
- 90 minutes, finish the inning
Event URL (click on link): 2023 Mid South Showcase
What makes this event one that teams must attend?
On Friday morning (July 7) from 9am-12pm, before play begins, Mid South will host a College Camp. Coaches from Arkansas, Houston, Northwestern State and many other schools are already committed to attend.

What about the format, facilities or other ingredients makes this event one to attend?
The Ruston Sports Complex has 12 turf fields in one complex. It’s a beautiful venue, one of the top ones in the East!
What are some fun things to do in the area when players are enjoying down time?
Click HERE to go to Experience Ruston for attractions and things to do. Ruston has several historic museums, art venues, and local restaurants. These can be found at the link above. Teams can even visit the Louisiana Tech University campus which is very close to downtown.
Anything else to add about the event?
The 2023 Mid South Showcase event is an Alliance approved event, in which Alliance League teams earn points for their games.