Dixie Youth

Fayette finishes third in Dixie Youth World Series


The Alabama (Fayette) team finished third in the Dixie Youth World Series. Shown, from left, front: Coach O.P. Morgan, Amir Watson, Amarion Prewitt, Ace Bass, Judah Elmore and Carson Brock. Middle: Ryder Brown, Jase Eason, Brantley Porter, Brooks Fulmer, Jett Watkins and JuJu Griffin. Back: Coaches Bradley Eason, Casey Elmore and Jared Porter.

The Fayette seven and eight year old All-Star team traveled to Hattiesburg, Miss. to compete as the Alabama representative in the Dixie Youth Baseball World Series. The team represented its city and state well, returning home with the third place trophy in the Division II Tournament.

 

Team with local ties finishes second in nation


The Dixie Youth Eight and Under Winfield boys posed for a picture before leaving for Dothan on Wednesday, July 27, for competition in the Dixie Youth World Series. From left, front: Ames Poole, Chason Bonds, Case Miles, Erik Butsykin and Brock Corkren. Back: Avery Tucker, Kolbe Windham, Brooks Riley, Ridge Stocks, Blaine McNeal and Lee Roland.

Editor’s note: The Winfield Eight and Under Dixie Youth baseball team recently played for a World Series Championship, losing a close game to North Carolina and finishing second in the nation. Although the team played in the Winfield Park and Recreation League, several of the coaches and parents have strong ties to Fayette County.