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Lebanon Gold 13

Smith County White 6

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  After pulling off a big upset in the first contest, Smith County White and Lebanon Gold faced off in nightcap winner take all championship game on Thursday, July 9^th, at the beautiful Harold “Slick” Collins Memorial Field. Smith County took an early 2-0 lead on an error and hits from Mason Greer, Will George, and Wyatt Claywell, but Lebanon Gold quickly responded with four of their own to take a 4-2 lead to the third. Smith County retook the lead 5-4 on hits form Alex Bush, J Foster, Dalton Watts, and Nolan Kelley, but once again Lebanon Gold quickly pushed across four more of their own to retake the lead to 8-5. They then expanded the lead with a huge five run inning in the fifth to make it 13-5. Smith County responded cutting it to 13-6 behind an error and two hits from Brody Sykes and Dalton Watts, but Lebanon Gold went on to win the title and the trip to the state tournament. Lebanon Gold pounded out 14 hits in the contest. They were led by Jordan Jewell, and Mickel Whitley who each had three hits. They were followed closely by Carson Fox and Lincoln McFarland who each had two hits. SoSo Weir, Zeb Major, Christian Frewin, and Cyrus Bennett each added a hit to round out the Lebanon Gold attack. Smith County fought hard and had 11 hits in the contest. They were led by J Foster, Dalton Watts, and Mason Greer who each had two hits. They were followed by Alex Bush, Brody Sykes, Nolan Kelley, Will George, and Wyatt Claywell who each had one hit.

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Smith County White 8

Lebanon Gold 4

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On Thursday, July 9^th, the District 2 Championship between Smith County White and Lebanon Gold began at the beautiful Crump Paris Park. Smith County, coming out of the loser’s bracket, would have to beat the undefeated Lebanon Gold twice in order to head to the state tournament.

Smith County jumped out early on Lebanon Gold taking an early 5-0 lead on one error and hits from Jett Underwood, Alex Bush, Brody Sykes, Dalton Watts, and Paxton Hix. Smith County extended their lead in the third driving home two more runs on two errors and hits from Brody Sykes, Dalton Watts, and Nolan Kelley extending the lead to 7-0. Lebanon Gold responded with a big four run fourth to cut the lead to 7-4, but Smith County pushed across one more in the fifth on an error and hits from Mason Greer and Case Collins. They then held the mighty Lebanon Gold offense, throwing out three runners at third base in the sixth to win the contest and force a decisive game two.

Smith County was led by Brody Sykes and Dalton Watts who each had two hits. They were followed by Jett Underwood, Alex Bush, Nolan Kelley, Paxton Hix, Mason Greer, and Case Collins who each had one hit.

Lebanon Gold was led by Carson Fox who had two hits. Fox was followed by Chase Dickerson, Jordan Jewell, Mickel Whitley, Brycen Cousino, and Remarion Jackson who each had one hit.

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Lebanon Blue 6

Smith County White 0

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The District 2 8U Coach Pitch Tournament began this past Monday, July 6^th, evening at the beautiful Harold “Slick” Collins Memorial Field located at Crump Paris Park. Among a crowd of nearly 150 people, the action kicked off with the lone Smith County team left in 8U tourney playing host to the Lebanon Blue All Stars.

Lebanon Blue got the scoring started early as they pushed across two runs in the first on a pair of singles and three errors by the Smith County defense. Smith County came back in their half of the first, loading the bases on singles by J Foster and Paxton Hix then an error allowing Nolan Kelley to reach, but Lebanon Blue’s outfield was ready as Brody Sykes smashed a ball to their right fielder who caught it on the run to end the threat. Lebanon Blue then pushed across one more in the third behind a single and two more errors by the Smith County defense extending the advantage to 3-0. In the fourth, Lebanon Blue extended the lead once again pushing the lead to 6-0 behind three run inning paced by four singles. Smith County never seemed to get anything going after the first as Lebanon Blue cruised to an opening victory 6-0.

Lebanon Blue had seven hits in the contest. They were led by Will Wright who had two hits on the night. Wright was followed by Jack Greer, Peyton Laws, Brayden Taylor, Camden Johnson, and Maddox Njezic who each had one hit.

Smith County was led by J Foster, Paxton Hix, Brody Sykes, and Case Collins who each had one hit. With the loss, Smith County was set to face the Sparta All Stars who lost to Lebanon Gold 14-5 in a loser’s bracket elimination game.

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Smith County White 12

Sparta All Stars 7

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After both team’s lost their previous contests on Monday, the loser’s bracket elimination game in the night cap of action this past Tuesday night, July 7^th, at the beautiful Crump Paris Park. With both teams needing a win, as you could guess the magic in the bag was pulled out by both coaches. After nearly an hour and half rain delay, the magic of sour Skittles came to benefit the Smith County boys.

Smith County struck for three in the first behind a single from Jett Underwood and triple from J Foster to give them an early 3-0 lead. Sparta retaliated in the second as they pushed across two of their own, but Smith County once again was not going to be denied as they pushed across five more behind hits from Cole Hackett, Dalton Watts, Wyatt Claywell, Jett Underwood, and Alex Bush to extend the lead to 8-2. Sparta was able to tack on one more in their of half of the third and fourth innings to cut it to 8-4, but Smith County responded in their half of the fourth with two of their own to make it 10-4 on hits from Brody Sykes and Will George. Sparta retaliated with three of their own to make it 10-7, but Smith County slammed the door in the fifth as they pushed across two more runs on three Sparta errors to win the contest 12-7. Smith County advanced to the semi-finals where they would face off with the Lebanon Blue All Stars in a big rematch.

Smith County was led at the plate by Jett Underwood who had two hits on the night. Underwood was followed by Alex Bush, J Foster, Brody Sykes, Cole Hackett, Will George, Dalton Watts, and Wyatt Claywell who each had one hit.

Sparta was led by Mason Steel and Eli Scoggins who each had two hits in the contest. They were followed by Kayden Sanders, Gabriel Baker, Nicolas Nelson, and Jonathan Lohorn who each had one hit.

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Smith County White 9

Lebanon Blue 7

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The semifinals of the District 2 8U Tournament featured the Smith County White All Stars taking on the Lebanon Blue All Stars on Wednesday, July 8^th, at Harold “Slick” Collins Memorial Field. With a win, Smith County White would be two wins from the District 2 Championship and a trip to the state tournament.

From the first inning, Smith County seized control and never looked back as they pushed across five runs on two errors and hits from Brody Sykes, Dalton Watts, Nolan Kelley, and Mason Greer. Lebanon Blue pushed across two in their half to cut the lead to 5-2, Smith County responded in the third tacking on two more on an error and hits from Nolan Kelley and Paxton Hix to extend the lead to 7-2. Lebanon Blue responded with three of their own to cut the lead to 7-5, but Smith County once again extended the lead to 9-5 on an error and hits from J Foster and Brody Sykes. Lebanon Blue would not go down quietly as they pushed across two of more in the sixth to cut the lead to 9-7, but with the tying runs on first and second, Smith County Shortstop J Foster fielded a grounder with two outs and flipped it to the third basemen to send Smith County to the championship game on Thursday. After a clean handshake, the dogpile occurred sealing a great night of action in Smith County.

Smith County was led by Brody Sykes and Nolan Kelley who each had two hits. They were followed by J Foster, Dalton Watts, Paxton Hix, and Mason Greer who each had one hit.

Lebanon Blue was led by Ayden Moore who had three hits. Moore was followed by Antwan Abston, Mason Hallum, Madox Hallum, Brayden Taylor, and Camden Johnson who each had one hit.

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Senior League District 2 Championship Series

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Smith County Seniors 6

Portland Seniors 5

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The District 2 Championship series resumed this past Monday evening at the local Crump Paris Park after being suspended by rain the previous week. After numerous rainouts, the action finally was resumed on July 6^th in the 3^rd inning.

Smith County pushed across an early run to take a 1-0 lead with Portland at bat before the rain began to fall the previous week. According to Little League rules, any game previously shortened must resume before any contest may begin after. This contest resumed in the third inning when Portland was able to take the lead from Smith County 2-1 in their half of the inning on two walks and a single. Smith County then came to plate as Justin Vaden, Leith McKinney, and Chris McKinley strung together three singles and Britt Dillard drew a walk to put runners on for Adam Goolsby who singled to left field to give Smith County the lead 3-2. In the fourth, Smith County pushed across three more runs to extend the lead to 6-2. The inning started as Draven Wilkerson singled then a pair of walks loaded the bases for Chris McKinley who grounded a ball to the 2^nd basemen to extend the lead to 4-2. Britt Dillard then came up and drove a ball to deep left to drive in two more, extending the lead to 6-2. However, Portland was going anywhere. In the sixth, Portland was able to push across three runs of their own on two errors, two walks, and single to make the contest 6-5. With the tying run on 3^rd base, Smith County made a pitching change as Leith McKinney came in to strikeout the side, picking up the save,

Smith County pitcher Cody Bryant picked up the win in the contest as he tossed two innings of relief. Bryant turned the ball over to Mason Gregory who struggled with command. Gregory was relieved by Leith McKinney who came in to pick up the save working two innings of scoreless work.

Smith County was led at the plate by Adam Goolsby, Draven Wilkerson, and Chris McKinley who each had two hits. They were followed by Justin Vaden, Leith McKinney, and Cody Bryant who each had a hit.

Portland was kept off balance at the plate but did manage three hits. They were led by Dakota White, Noah Mayak, and Kory Meadors-Henry who each had one hit.

WP- Cody Bryant (SC)

LP- Ryan Smith (P)

SV- Leith McKinney (SC)

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Senior League District 2 Championship Series (cont.)

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Smith County Seniors 17

Portland Seniors 0

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Once again battling the rain, the District 2 Senior League Championship Series resumed on Tuesday, July 7^th, at the local Crump Paris Park. Smith County narrowly escaped a loss in the first contest, but the second was a completely different animal.

Through two innings Smith County had an early 3-0 lead as they were able to take advantage of an error and three straight singles from Nathan Huff, Cody Bryant, and Adam Goolsby to gain an early advantage. In the third, Smith County pushed across one more run on three straight singles from Mitchell Kirby, Chris McKinley, and Britt Dillard. In the fourth, the rain began to fall with Portland at the plate as the contest went into an hour and 10 minute delay. Upon resuming, the contest quickly swung Smith County’s way as they took advantage of seven walks and singles from Zeke Gibbs, Mason Gregory, Cody Bryant, Draven Wilkerson, and Leith McKinney to extend the lead to 14-0. In the fifth, Smith County pushed across three more runs on two walks and singles from Draven Wilkerson, Devin Goodwin, and Mason Gregory as they coasted to another District 2 Championship behind a 17-0 mercy rule victory.

Smith County pitcher Leith McKinney was dominant on the mound working around two walks. The 15-year old righty tossed a complete game, scattering two hits, while striking out eight in pitching his team into the 2015 Senior League State Tournament in Morristown, Tennessee.

Smith County pounded out 13 hits in the contest. They were led at the plate Draven Wilkerson, Mason Gregory, and Cody Bryant who each had two hits. This trio was followed by Leith McKinney, Mitchell Kirby, Devin Goodwin, Chris McKinley, Britt Dillard, Zeke Gibbs, and Nathan Huff who each had one hit.

McKinney kept Portland off balance as they were able to scrap out two hits. They were led by Jordan Douglas and Noah Woods who each had one hit.

WP- Leith McKinney (SC)

LP- Noah Mayak (P)

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Smith County 12U 10

Hartsville 12U 2

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On Sunday, July 5^th, the 12U Area 2 Tournament was finally concluded after numerous rain outs and suspension of play due to weather on Friday. Smith County and Hartsville met in the 2:00 contest, with the winner advancing to the District 2 Tournament.

Smith County jumped out on Hartsville early behind pitcher Kevin Boles. SC took a 4-0 lead in the first and expanded it to 8-0 in the second with a four run inning powered by an Ethan Young home run. Hartsville cut it to 8-1 in the fourth as they pushed across a run, but Smith County retaliated with a two run fifth to take a 10-1 lead. Hartsville pushed across a late run as Smith County went on to win 10-2.

Kevin Boles got the start for Smith County working 3-1/3 innings of work striking out nine and walking one. Boles turned it over to Cody Williams who tossed a solid 1-2/3 innings of relief striking out two, walking two, and giving up three hits. Cole Huddleston came on in the sixth to nail it down for Smith County tossing an inning of relief with three strikeouts and two walks.

Smith County was led at the plate by Zeke Dillon who had three hits in the contest. Dillon was followed by Michael McKinley, Ethan Young, and Cody Williams who each had two hits. Ethan Young blasted a two run homer in the second to pace the offense for Smith County. Collin Howell added one hit to Smith County’s cause.

Hartsville was led by Trent Pharris, Robert Butcher, and Jesse Kleinpeter who each had one hit.

WP- Kevin Boles (SC)

LP- Robert Butcher (H)

Smith County Red 10U 9

Sparta 10U 6

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After being rained out on Friday, the Smith County Red 10U All Stars met up with the Sparta All Stars on July 4^th. After Gallatin claimed the Area Championship before this contest, a spot in the District 2 Tournament in Lebanon awaited the winner of the tie breaker if Smith County Red was able to pull off a victory.

Smith County Red jumped out to an early 2-0 lead in the first, and then extended it in the second to 6-0. Sparta pushed across four of their own to cut the lead to 6-4. Smith County once again extended the lead to 8-4, but Sparta once again pushed across two more to cut it to 8-6. Smith County pushed across one late run in the sixth to make it 9-6, then shut the door on Sparta to win the contest 9-6.

Smith County Red starting pitcher Abe Goolsby worked five plus innings of work in picking up the win for his team. Owen Gregory came on in the sixth to slam the door and pick up the save for Smith County.

Smith County Red was led by Abe Goolsby with two hits. Goolsby was followed by Taylor Kemp, Kyle Adams, Tucker Smith, Tristan Wood, and Westen Vance who each had one hit.

Sparta was led by Seth Green with two hits. Green was followed by Trad Grizzle, John Issac Baker, Paul Keller, Owen Adams, Bray Frasier, Jacob Maples, and Layne Brown who each had one hit.

WP- Abe Goolsby (SCR)

LP- Trad Grizzle (SP)

SV- Owen Gregory (SCR)

Gallatin American Legion 10U 28

Smith County Camo 10U 0

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The nightcap game of action on July 1^st featured the Smith County Camo All Stars taking on the Gallatin American Legion All Stars at the beautiful Harold “Slick” Collins Memorial Field. Gallatin ceased control early and played flawless defense as they went on to win this one 28-0.

Gallatin pounded out 17 hits in this one. They scored ten runs in the first and eight more in the second to take an early 18-0 lead. They then pushed across nine more in the third to make 27-0. In the fourth this one finally ended as they pushed across one more to make it 28-0, and putting Gallatin one win away from the Area Championship.

Gallatin tossed a trio of pitchers. Clark Langley, Jaylon Wilks, and Peyton Moss were phenomenal on the mound through their four innings of works. They combined for 11 strikeouts while allowing only one hit. Clark Langley picked up the win working 2-2/3 innings of work.

Chase Runyan led the Gallatin offense at the plate with four hits. AJ Davis was hot on his heels as he managed three hits in the contest. Jake Thompson and Theron Lee followed closely behind them with two hits each. Lawson Tea, Peyton Moss, Jaryn Nevil, Trevor Choate, Jaylon Wilks, and Brandon Griffin rounded out the Gallatin attack with one hit each.

Smith County Camo struggled at the plate the entire tournament. They managed one hit in the contest and were led by Tyler Testa who had one hit.

WP- Clark Langley (G)

LP- Dalton Dillard (SCC)

Lebanon Blue 10U 14

Smith County Red 10U 11

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After an hour and ten minute weather delay, Smith County Red and Lebanon Blue faced off in a much anticipated contest on Wednesday, July 1^st. This game went back and forth as a chance to move onto the District 2 Tournament was still available.

Smith County jumped out to an early 3-0 lead in the first, but Lebanon cut it to 3-2. Smith County once again pushed across four more in the second to make 7-2, but Lebanon quickly cut it to 7-3. Lebanon pushed across two in the third to make it 7-5. However, Lebanon’s biggest blow came in the fourth as they pushed across eight runs to make it 13-7. Smith County fought back in the fifth making it 13-9, but once again Lebanon found a way to scrape out a run making it 14-9 as we headed to the sixth. Smith County was able to cut it to 14-11, but Lebanon once again found a way to get out of the jam securing the win.

Lebanon threw multiple pitchers in the contest, but Kyle Toporowski worked a solid last two innings to pick up the win.

Lebanon Blue was led at the plate by Kyle Toporowski and Jackson Bone who each had two hits. Zack Self, Colt Orman, and Teigan Orr rounded out the attack for Lebanon as they each had one hit.

Smith County Red was led by Kyle Adams and Own Gregory who each had three hits. They were followed by Abe Goolsby, Clayton Rigsby, and Peyton Hix who each had one hit.

WP- Kyle Toporowski (LB)

LP- Abe Goolsby (SCR)

Smith County Red 10U 9

Smith County Camo 10U 1

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On Tuesday, June 30^th, the “Battle for Smith County” took place as the Smith County Red and Camo teams faced off in the 10U Area Tournament. Smith County Red jumped out quickly and never let go of the lead in this one.

SC Red pushed across four in the first inning to jump out to early 4-0 lead. They then pushed across three more in the third to go 7-0. SC Camo answered back cutting the lead to 7-1 in the fourth, but SC Red pushed across two more runs capturing the win 9-1.

SC Red’s trio of Kyle Adams, Taylor Kemp, and Abe Goolsby proved to be enough to slow down SC Camo in this one as they combined for a two hitter and seven strikeouts. Taylor Kemp picked up the win as he worked 3-2/3 innings.

Smith County Red was led by Abe Goolsby, Kyle Adams, and Peyton Hix who each had one hit.

Smith County Camo managed two hits in the contest. They were led by Dalton Dillard and Dallas Smith who each had one hit.

WP- Taylor Kemp (SCR)

LP- Tyler Testa (SCC)