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Forrest County Youth Sports expands with 2 new baseball fields in Brooklyn
- Two new baseball fields were added to Forrest County Youth Sports in Brooklyn to expand access for local kids.
- The complex is named in honor of Kayla and Wayne Harper for their role in building the program.
- The fields celebrate the memory of Carter Ryan Bourque, a Forrest County Agricultural High School student.
- The project cost $100,000 and was funded through a mix of public and private support.
- The expansion adds an under-10 field and a T-ball field to accommodate younger players.
- Program growth has risen from 53 kids six years ago to about 260 kids across 29 teams this year.
- County leaders credit a collaborative effort with both public and private support for the project.
- Organizers emphasize sports as a community connector beyond athletics.
- The new complex is located adjacent to the Brooklyn Community Center in South Forrest County.
- The initiative reflects community support and value for youth athletics in Forrest County.
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