Dunn AAA stars start 2-0 in district

The Dunn AAA All-Star baseball team is pictured. On the front row from left are Tres Daughtry, Carson Tew, Cole Holbert, Camden Wilson, Braiden Arendt and Kasey Lee. On the second row are Tanner Williams, Alan Hinson, Jayden Stephenson, Harry Johnson, Wyatt Scott and Vander Phillips. On the back row are coaches Terry Williams, Tommy Daughtry Jr. and Dustin Hinson.

The Dunn AAA (10-and-under) baseball All-Stars started play Saturday in the Dixie district tournament with an 11-0 win over Hope Mills National. Harry Johnson and Vander Phillips combined for a no-hitter.

Dunn played errorless defense and the only two baserunners for Hope Mills National resulted from a pair of walks.

Dunn edged Hope Mills American, 7-6, on Sunday, scoring four runs in the first inning.

Dunn led 7-3 going into the final frame, but the margin was cut to 7-6 when Kasey Lee got a game-ending strikeout.

There was a big defensive play in the fifth when Hope Mills had runners at second and third. Carson Tew made an over-the-head catch and threw to Tres Daughtry at second for an inning-ending double play.

Tew had a home run in the win as well.