13-YEAR-OLDS: Sebring Tops AP, Moves Into Finals

By MARK PINSON | Highlands Today
Published: June 29, 2008

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OKEECHOBEE --

OKEECHOBEE - The Sebring All-Stars stayed undefeated on Sunday with a 5-3 come-from-behind victory over rival Avon Park at the Dixie 13-year-old District 8 tournament at Okeechobee Sports Complex.

The result eliminates Avon Park from the tournament and sends Sebring into Monday's district final against Okeechobee (who Sebring defeated 1-0 on Saturday).

AP led 2-1 going into bottom of sixth before Sebring erupted for four runs, highlighted by Justin Long's two-run single. Right-hander Bubba Boston picked up the win with 3 1/3 innings of one-hit relief to keep Sebring close.

Undefeated Sebring now has two chances to win the district title: They face Okeechobee at 6 p.m. on Monday night. If they win the first game, they'll be crowned District 8 champions. If Okee wins, a second game will be played 30 minutes after the first ends to determind the district champ.

Both teams advance to state tournament in Marianna, which begins July 18.

For complete coverage of Sunday's game, including photos and reaction, see Tuesday's Highlands Today.