We are currently in need of game summaries for the Smith County Major League (12 yr old) All Stars playing in the state tournament in Columbia, Tennessee, and the Smith County Senior League (15 & 16 yr old) All Stars playing in the Southeast Regional Tournament in Tampa, Florida. Summaries can be sent to ContactUs@SmithCountyInsider.com. The summaries can be brief, such as what is written below, but details must be accurate. Pictures are also great with captions (names, etc.) included. Thank you.
Smith County: 4
Maryville: 0
Smith County began state tournament play against Maryville Saturday evening in Johnson City. Smith Co. took an early lead, scoring two runs in the first inning. Smith Co. scored two more runs in the third inning giving them a four-run lead, which would be unmatched by Maryville due to Colin Howell pitching a perfect game. Howell struck out 13, gave up no hits and had no walks or errors. Smith Co. was led in batting by Jake Taylor with three hits, Kevin Boles with two hits and Hayden Vance, Robert Preston and Colton Windham with one hit a piece.
Smith County: 12
Stewart County: 2
Smith County played Stewart County in their second game Sunday afternoon. Once again, Smith Co. took the lead early by scoring three runs at the top of the first inning. Stewart Co. answered back, scoring two runs to close out the first. It was all Smith Co. from the second inning, onward, with eight runs scored in the second followed by two runs in the third. Smith Co. maintained a 10-run lead through the fifth inning, which would be enough to secure the victory. Kevin Boles pitched two innings and Robert Preston pitched three. Tanner Coleman, Jake Taylor, Colin Howell, Cade Gregory, Trayson Davis and Eli Hix had one hit a piece.
With victories over Maryville and Stewart County, Smith County is one of only two undefeated teams at this point in tournament play with the other team being Morristown, who Smith Co. faces Monday. Whichever team wins Monday is guaranteed to play in the state championship game Wednesday. The losing team will play again Tuesday, with the winner of that game advancing to Wednesday’s championship.
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