When he was growing up, Eric Douglas often showed up at Warren Central baseball games in his own uniform to watch his older brother, Shea, pitch.

Jordan Henry was a bit older when his brother, Justin, starred for Vicksburg High, but still lived up to the family precedent his older sibling set.

As the younger Douglas and Henry proceeded through their own high school careers, they made their own names and stepped out of the shadow of their brothers. On Saturday, Henry and Douglas will finish their high school careers by following in their older brothers’ footsteps one last time.

Henry and Douglas will represent Vicksburg and Warren Central, respectively, in the Mississippi Association of Coaches Class 4A/5A All-Star Game at Trustmark Park in Pearl. St. Aloysius’ Blake Tidwell will play in the Class 1A/2A/3A game Saturday night.

&#8220I remember my brother playing in it and how much fun he had,” said Jordan Henry, who earned hit .539 this season. &#8220I’m looking forward to it.”

Shea Douglas went on to star at Southern Miss and played in the Cleveland Indians’ minor league system for a few years before injuries forced his retirement. Justin Henry is currently in his second season at Ole Miss, where he helped the Rebels to the SEC Tournament title last weekend.

As successful as their siblings were, it didn’t take long for the younger Henry and Douglas to step out of their shadow.

Both were three-year starters for their high school programs and earned college scholarships – Henry with Ole Miss and Douglas with Hinds Community College.

Douglas hit .362 with 11 home runs and 70 RBIs in his career and also shined on the mound, compiling an 11-9 record with five saves and a 3.54 ERA. Henry amassed 107 hits, stole 48 bases and scored 84 runs.

The success helped them avoid the label of &#8220little brother” and make a name for themselves.

&#8220People always asked me about it, but I’ve gotten to the point where I don’t even think about it,” Jordan Henry said of following Justin at VHS. &#8220It didn’t really bother me. I never looked at it as annoying.”

Eric and Shea Douglas’ relationship has developed into a mentor-student one as much as brother-to-brother. There is a seven-year age gap between the two, and Shea packed an entire baseball career into that span.

Eric has picked his brain over that time and used the information to become a better player.

&#8220He’s been a big part,” Douglas said of his older brother, who attended many of Eric’s games this season. &#8220He’s always been there. He taught me everything he knows and taught me how to be the best I can be. He’s been as much a coach as he’s been a brother.”