Ty Little was just looking to get a base hit to keep Sebring's rally going, but he overestimated the power of his bat just a bit. Little connected on the perfect swing for a rare walk-off grand slam to power Sebring to a 9-7 comeback victory over Lake Placid to win the championship in the Dixie Youth Majors (ages 11-12) "O" Zone District 8 tournament at Lake June Recreational Complex. "I still don't believe it," Little said. "I didn't think there was anything special about that hit at all. I wasn't even thinking about it when I rounded the bases, but when I passed third and saw my teammates huddled around home plate, that's when it sunk in." ...more

June 18, 2008

Georgia scored four runs in the ninth — two on Miami closer Carlos Gutierrez's throwing error — as the Bulldogs came from behind to win. ...more

June 15, 2008

SEBRING — Despite a slight case of nerves, Sebring proved why it's the team to beat in the Dixie AAA (ages 9-10) District 8 baseball tournament. Trey Frazier and Jason Cannon combined for a four inning no-hitter, and Connor Cook knocked in two runs to pace the offense as Sebring blanked Clewiston 10-0 on Friday night at Max Long Recreational Complex. ...more

June 14, 2008

DIXIE YOUTH LEAGUE BASEBALL AA ROOKIES Despite sloppy play on both sides, Spring Hill National bounces Hernando from district tournament, 22-12. ...more

June 12, 2008

SEBRING — Playing three baseball games in the span of eight hours during the hottest part of the day didn't seem to faze the Sebring American All-Stars (ages 6-8) on Saturday. Competing in the Dixie Youth Pitching Machine District 8 All-Star Tournament at Max Long Recreational Complex, the American's stayed unbeaten in the double-elimination event by beating Sebring National 12-2 Saturday morning, then topping Okeechobee American 7-2, and finally, the boys in blue wrapped up the day by blanking Okeechobee National 5-0. "I'm so proud of these kids because they stayed focused, executed properly and played well under some really hot conditions," said American coach Eric Lewis. "In fact, they played their best defensive game of the tournament in the last game of the day. "We've still got one more game to win to clinch the district championship, and that's been our goal from day one." ...more

June 8, 2008

SIG: DIXIE YOUTH LEAGUE AA ROOKIES ...more

June 8, 2008

DIXIE YOUH LEAGUE AA ROOKIES ...more

June 8, 2008

DIXIE YOUTH LEAGUE AA ROOKIES With a 13-3 opening-round triumph over Sumter, Ridge Manor earns first-ever victory by mercy rule. ...more

June 8, 2008

SEBRING — By slowing down his windup, Pool Paradise pitcher Jonathon Struck speeded up his pitches. The slender left-hander worked with Pool Paradise coach Jim Peck on his delivery while warming up, and then went out and limited a potent Rotary offense to one hit, while striking out eight, as Pool Paradise rolled to an 8-1 win in the championship game of the Dixie Majors (ages 10-12) city tournament on Saturday at Max Long Recreational Complex. ...more

June 2, 2008

AVON PARK — Spotting your opponent five runs is never a wise decision, but Travis Crosson Tree Service likes to live dangerously. The Avon Park team rallied from a deep hole to beat Wells Roofing, Inc. 13-5 during the opening day of the Avon Park Dixie Boys (ages 13-14) Invitational Tournament on Saturday at Durrah Martin Sports Recreational Complex. ...more

June 1, 2008