Louisa Little League

5

Aug, 2017

Louisa Baseball 11 yr old All Stars Make History

Louisa Baseball 11 yr old all stars swept the 2017 District 14 tournament, going 3-0 in pool play and defeating Monticello twice (11-1 & 12-2) in double elimination. Louisa outscored their opponents 68-5! Louisa then traveled to Luray, VA for the state tournament on July 14. Once again, they cruised through pool play going 3-0, defeating Cave Spring National, Central Loudon, and Broadway. The top 8 teams moved on to compete in a single elimination tournament for the state title. Louisa knocked out Spotsylvania 16-0 in the first round and then defeated Reston Herndon American 10-0 in the semi finals. For the championship game, Louisa met up with Central Loudon once again. The District 16 team battled but couldn't overcome the mighty Louisa boys. The 4-1 victory claimed Louisa's first ever state title for this age division and Louisa Little League's third state title ever.

Next stop - Greenville, NC for the Southeast Region State Tournament of Champions! On Saturday, July 29, Louisa faced Plant City (Florida) and succumbed 14-3 in the wet and chilly match up. Bouncing back the following day, Louisa defeated Tennessee 17-4 and then defeated West Virginia 17-11 on Monday, earning them a berth to the semi finals. With four teams traveling home, Louisa faced the top-seeded and host team - Tar Heel Little League - in a single elimination tournament. The two teams battled, but North Carolina managed to finish on top 4-2, ending Louisa's 2017 phenomenal all-star run. North Carolina went on to become the tournament champion, defeating Florida 5-2. For a full rundown of the 2017 SE Region Tournament of Champions, please click the link below.

http://www.toscgreenvillenc.com/Default.aspx?tabid=1579538

Other articles/videos related to their all star run:

Link to news coverage of Tennessee game:
http://www.newsplex.com/content/sports/Louisa-little-league-beats-Tennessee-437550713.html

Link to The Central Virginian regarding SE regional prep:
http://www.thecentralvirginian.com/louisas-state-champs-head-for-regional-play/

Link to The Central Virginian regarding state victory:
http://www.thecentralvirginian.com/louisa-little-league-takes-state-title/

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Louisa Baseball 11 yr old All Stars Make History

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