WHITLEY CITY —
The McCreary County Little League wrapped up the 2012 campaign over the past week playing league tournaments in four of the six divisions. 17 teams, four each in fast pitch softball, 11-12 year old baseball and 9-10 year old baseball along with five coaches pitch (7-8 year olds) teams battled it out for the championship of their respective divisions.
On Thursday night the first two championship games along with the third place games were held with the Reds coming away with the championship of the 11-12 year old division with an 11-4 victory over the Cubs. In fast pitch it was the Rays taking the victory with a 14-4 win over the Reds.
In the third place games it was the Cardinals defeating the A’s in 11-12 year olds and the Braves defeating the Marlins for third place in the fast pitch consolation game.
Friday evening the other two divisions met to determine their champions with both games going down to the final inning before being decided.
In the 9-10 year old division the Rockies scored one run in the bottom of the sixth (final inning) to break a 9-9 tie and win the championship while in the coaches pitch league the D’backs scored twice in the bottom of the fifth to take an 8-7 lead and held on for the win. In the consolation games the Mudcats defeated the Braves for third place in 9-10 year olds and the A’s took third place of the coaches pitch league with a win over the White Sox.
League officials and coaches will now be working on selecting all-start teams to represent the county in various tournaments around the area over the next month.
The Record will be running team photos of all 29 youth baseball and softball teams in the sports section begining with next weeks edition.
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ROCKIES 9-10 Year Old Champions Front Row, L-R: Ryan Hollis, Will Smith, Riley Richmond, Sean Strunk, Ben Keith. Back Row, L-R: Blake Corder, McKinley Chitwood, Madison Saam, Connor Campbell, Carson McKinney. Not pictured Bryson Bryant. Sponsor: Walker’s Chapel Chris Hollis
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D’BACKS 7-8 Year Old Coaches Pitch Champions Front Row, L-R: Johnny Trammell, Caleb Hansford, Michael Bryant, Jermiah Baid, Elijah Baird, Gabe Denny, Reyna Grant. Middle Row: Drew Privett, Trent Consanster, Trey Davis, Kyle Stephens, Dillon Morrow, Aaron Trammell, Emily Privett. Back Row: Coaches Daniel Trammell, Tony Privett, Todd Privett, Wade Davis Sponsor: Wilson’s Construction Chris Hollis
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REDS 11-12 Year Old Champions Front Row, L-R: Nathaniel Flynn, Zack Chaney, Josh Thomas, Nick Longmire, Nathan Thomas. Back Row, L-R: TJ Privett, Nicholas Anderson, Zech Moore, Chase Daugherty, Donovan Lay. Sponsor: Gilreath Insurance Chris Hollis
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RAYS Girls Fast Pitch Champions Front Row, L-R: .Front Row: Macey Welchel, Grace King, Taylor Davis, Courtney Brock. 2nd Row: Allison Perry, Jayden Privett, Abbey Jones, Elizabeth Anderson, Sierra Whalen, Leslee Vanover, Darian Kidd. 3rd Row: Winne Siezmore, Emily Anderson, Coach Claudia Anderson, Allison Anderson, Celyia Kiser. Sponsor: Bank of McCreary County Chris Hollis
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