Eric Billy Sr, center, explains the rules of Stickball to AC students Saturday on the Natchez bluff. (Hunter Cloud | The Natchez Democrat)

AC's Tommy Van Winkle fights for a loose ball against Yuhnish Billy Saturday. (Hunter Cloud | The Natchez Democrat)

AC Students play stickball Saturday. They can score a goal by either hitting the timber with the ball or by touching the timber with the ball in their stick. (Hunter Cloud | The Natchez Democrat)

AC's Louis Loy tries to stop Aiden Rochet from advancing with the ball Saturday. (Hunter Cloud | The Natchez Democrat)

Roby Billy plays a pass on the Natchez bluff Saturday. (Hunter Cloud | The Natchez Democrat)

Nic Beach tackles Aiden Rochet during the fourth game of stickball Saturday. (Hunter Cloud | The Natchez Democrat)

AC's Nick Beach tries to shield Audrina Billy from a loose ball on Saturday in a traditional game of stickball. (Hunter Cloud | The Natchez Democrat)