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NEW MARTINSBURG – The Elkins Little League 9-10 year-old All-Star team wrapped up state tournament play this past weekend.
After bowing to West Mon County in its opener on Friday, the Elkins All-Stars were facing an elimination game on Saturday against Greenbrier. Leading 6-5 in the bottom-half of the sixth inning, Greenbrier tallied a two-run inside park home run to rally for a 7-6 victory.
“The entire Elkins Little League baseball family is proud of this young group of kids,” said Mike Jackson, who manages the 11-12 year-old All-Stars. “They played hard all weekend long and you can’t say enough about their effort.”
The 9-10 year-old year is managed by Anthony Severino and assisted by coaches Justin Arbogast and Dalton Schneider. Team members include: Alex Thompson, Parker Fike, Elim Schneider, Ridge Arbogast, Levi Plauger, Parker Halle, Luke DeWeese, Henry Badgett, Ellis Helmick, Nico Severino, Zaiden Sharp and Conner Martin.
The Elkins 11-12 year-old All-Star team will open state tournament play on Saturday in Barboursville. The 11-12 All-Stars captured the District 8 championship and will face Bridgeport in opening-round action at 4 p.m.