Eli Warren makes a catch in right field for the Dunn AAA team.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/John Lucas)
The opening day of the Dixie Youth AAA (10-under) State Baseball Tournament Saturday saw Lillington and host Dunn both suffer setbacks in their opening games.
Lillington was competitive early, but fell 13-2 to King’s Mountain.
Jack Barber had one hit and one run scored. Colin McLeod and Sam McFadden had one hit apiece. Jay McFadden scored once.
Dunn was unable to recover from a slow start and fell 16-1 to West Lincoln.
Eli Warren had one hit and one run scored and Mason White and William Bass had one hit apiece.
Dunn and Lillington will both play in elimination games at 1:30 p.m. Sunday. Lillington meets Clinton and Dunn faces Dallas.
Dunn shortstop Braxton Swaim throws to first for an out.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/John Lucas)
Mason White gets a hit for Dunn on Saturday in the state tournament.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/John Lucas)
William Bass connects for a single for the Dunn AAA All-Stars.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/John Lucas)
Lillington pitcher Jay McFadden throws to first for an out.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/John Lucas)
Colin McLeod gets a hit for Lillington on Saturday.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/John Lucas)
Jack Barber swings for a single for the Lillington All-Stars.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/John Lucas)
