West Central Georgia News
The Thomaston-Upson All Stars dropped their first game of the state tournament Wednesday evening, losing to Wrens 8-1.
Each team now has one loss and will play again Thursday at 6 pm in LaGrange at the George H . Harris Baseball Complex, 131 Ragland Street.
The Thomaston-Upson All Stars defeated Donalsonville 10-8 Tuesday night in LaGrange and are now one win away from playing for the state championship.
Nathan Pollard homered for the second game in a row, Clark Daniel, Dupri Carter and Peyton Butterfield all saw action on the mound. The T-U All Stars overcame a 6-0 lead by Donalsonville in the bottom of the 4th inning to win.
The All Stars will play Wrens at 6 pm Wednesday evening at the George H . Harris Baseball Complex, 131 Ragland Street in LaGrange. (About 1.5 miles west of I-85, turn left off of Hwy 109 onto Ragland).
Jake Spraggins and Brody Peoples attended the Auburn Baseball Camp held at Plainsman Park in Auburn last weekend. The 3 day overnight camp for ages 7-12 packed instruction, drills, and games into a fun-filled and exciting baseball weekend!
All areas of offense, defense, and positional play was covered giving players the best opportunity to improve on the most important aspects of the game. The drills taught were many of the same ones used by the Auburn Tigers. Campers also played in one or more games each day.
Jake and Brody checked into their dorm Friday. There were about 300 boys (ages 7-12) in the camp. They had to be up each morning at 7:00 a.m. for breakfast and they didn't return to the dorm until 9:00 p.m. each night. The days were very organized, learning many batting & fielding drills, various position play, and great teamwork skills.
Auburn's head baseball coach John Pawlowski headed up the camp, but was assisted with many Auburn players and other assistant coaches.
Jake and Brody competed in 3 games while there, winning the first 2 games and losing their last game by one run.
They met many new friends, got an early glimpse of what college dorm life is like, and are both already looking forward to going back next year!
Youth Football is open to ages 4-10. Flag football is offered for youngsters 4-6. Tackle Football is offered ages 7-10.
Games begin in August and continue through November. Flag football games are played on field #3 at the Civic Center. Tackle football games are played at Mathews Field. Practices are held at Weaver Park, the Track, field #1 and #3.
The Football Association provides all needed equipment for tackle football (helmet, pads, pants) with the Recreation Department providing game jerseys for flag and tackle players.
For more information, contact the Civic Center at 706-647-9691.
The Thomaston-Upson All Stars defeated Newton County 16-1 in the second round of the Dixie Youth State Baseball Tournament Sunday afternoon.
Coach Steve Ward took advantage of the big lead by using four pitchers, Zach Gooden started the game then turned it over to Peyton Butterfield, Rodney Raines and Justin Ward to finish up the blowout.
The T-U All Stars will play Mountain Park at 8 pm in LaGrange Monday evening at the George H . Harris Baseball Complex 131 Ragland Street. (About 1.5 miles west of I-85, turn left off of Hwy 109 onto Ragland).
The Thomaston-Upson All Stars begin their quest for the Dixie Youth State Baseball championship for 11 and 12 year olds Saturday. The team is coached by Steve Ward, Jeff Franklin and Ron Pollard.
The T-U All Stars will play Albany at noon, the winner will play again at 4:00 pm on Sunday, the loser will play at 2:00 pm.
The state tournament will be held in LaGrange at the George H . Harris Baseball Complex 131 Ragland Street. (About 1.5 miles west of I-85, turn left off of Hwy 109 onto Ragland.)
The Thomaston-Upson All Stars defeated Pike County Friday evening 9-3 to win the Dixie Youth District Baseball tournament for 11 and 12 year olds. They advance to the state tournament and will play in LaGrange at noon on Saturday, July 16th.
The All Stars scored 5 runs in the first inning on four hits and two Pike County errors, Zach Gooden and Dupri Carter both doubled and scored in the inning. T-U added runs in the 3rd and 4th before putting the game away with 2 in the 6th.
Gooden was 2 for 2 with a pair of doubles and 2 runs scored, Clark Daniel went 2 for 3 with 2 runs scored, Payton Butterfield was 1 for 3 and scored twice.
Carter, Justin Ward and Nathan Pollard each had a hit and a run scored.
Daniel pickup up the win going 4.1 innings, he was charged with the three Pike runs while giving up 4 hits and striking out 3. Butterfield came on in relief with one out in the 5th and shut down Pike County, he gave up 1 hit and struck out 1.
