Some young adults are trading digital platforms and algorithms for old-school, in-person ways to meet people.

Nationwide, participation in adult sports leagues and speed dating events are on the rise in Louisiana too.

In New Orleans at 7 p.m. on a Wednesday in October, dozens of women from Playnola’s Ladies Kickball League were on the field at Wisner Playground to play ball and have a good time. The league currently has 120 members, primarily in the 20-40 age range. The evening’s attendance also included significant others, kids and spectators, some ensconced in folding chairs near the infield.

After several hours of play, Wisner Wednesdays end across the street at Grits Bar for postgame drinks.

“There are competitive people out there, and there are people putting on tennis shoes for t

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