Wesley Tew makes a putout at first for the Dunn AA All-Stars.
(Photos/Kelly Williams)

The Dunn AA (coach pitch, 8-and-under) All-Star baseball team went 2-2 this weekend in the district tournament at Hope Mills.

Dunn athletic director Billy Roach provided results. Dunn opened the tournament with a 2-1 loss to Hope Mills National on Saturday before bouncing back to eliminate Lillington, 11-1.

Dunn ousted Hope Mills 17-3 on Sunday before falling 12-2 in its second meeting with Hope Mills National as the hosts had a big inning late in the game.

The Dunn All-Stars included Owen Bruce, Kole Daughtry, Nathan Hardison, London Hinson, Gage Johnson, Lincoln Keipper, Asa Richardson, Samuel Scott, Tyson Stephens, Wesley Tew, Jackson Williams and Peyton Woodall.

“All the kids played well,” said Dunn coach Larry Daughtry.

Dunn was presented the Sportsmanship Award for the district tournament.

Jackson Williams connects in Dunn’s win over Lillington.

Kole Daughtry brings the bat to the ball in the AA district tournament.

Left-handed hitter Tyson Stephens bats for Dunn on Saturday.

The Dunn AA coaches honor America at the district tournament.

Sportsmanship is emphasized in Dixie youth baseball.
Players from Dunn and Lillington shake hands after the game.