LA Lightning hosts Demon Diamond & Devotion Breakfast to benefit NSU Baseball

  • LA Lightning 12 U Team in back row from left are Gavin Key, Murphy Linebaugh, Liam Mahloch, Cohen Gandy, andAdam Todtenbier. Pictured in front row from left are Carter Hough, Jax Errington, Carson Gentry, Callen Bertrand, Luke Fair, and Archer Johnson.
    LA Lightning 12 U Team in back row from left are Gavin Key, Murphy Linebaugh, Liam Mahloch, Cohen Gandy, andAdam Todtenbier. Pictured in front row from left are Carter Hough, Jax Errington, Carson Gentry, Callen Bertrand, Luke Fair, and Archer Johnson.
  • NSU Baseball Team
    NSU Baseball Team
  • The crowd enjoys breakfast.
    The crowd enjoys breakfast.
  • Head Coach Chris Bertrand greets the crowd.
    Head Coach Chris Bertrand greets the crowd.
  • Kevin Robinson gives his testimony.
    Kevin Robinson gives his testimony.
  • Natchitoches Boys and Girls Club attends.
    Natchitoches Boys and Girls Club attends.
  • NSU players sign autographs. Photos by Zoe Johnson
    NSU players sign autographs. Photos by Zoe Johnson

    The LA Lightning 12U team hosted the Demon Diamond and Devotion Breakfast Saturday, Sept. 20. at Northwestern State University’s Prather Coliseum to benefit the NSU Demon Baseball Team. The event, held from 9–11 a.m., brought together families, players, and community members for a morning of faith, fellowship, and support.

    The program began with Cole Gentry, LA Lightning parent, leading the team and families in prayer before the event kicked off. Then t attendees enjoyed an autograph session with the 2025–2026 Demon Baseball Team. Guests received branded autograph cards and had the opportunity to meet each player in a lineup of introductions. Thanks to donations from several local businesses, the Natchitoches Boys and Girls Club also attended the event, giving local youth a chance to experience the special morning.

    Dr. Matt Endris, Pastor of Fairview Baptist Church, shared background on NSU and the baseball program before leading the Pledge of Allegiance and a prayer over the gathering. Guests then enjoyed a breakfast of pancakes, sausage, fruit, juice, water, and coffee before the formal program began.