Blountstown's AAA All-Stars Head To State

We played five games and went undefeated for the tournament. Our team did a great job, everyone played well. Our pitching staff can’t go unrecognized. In the first game vs. Bristol AAA, Tyreek Sumner and Bryson Horne pitched a combined no hitter-3 innings, each winning 2-1.

In the second game, Shad Johnson threw a 4 inning no hitter in a run ruled shortened game vs. Sneads AAA.

In the third game, D’Anta Williams went the distance throwing a 6 inning no hitter vs. Altha.

In the 4th game, we defeated Grand Ridge AAA team 8-4 advancing us to the district championship game.

In the championship game, Blountstown defeated Havana AAA, 17-3, while allowing 1 hit. With that win Blountstown AAA will advance on to state representing District 5 to be played in Paxton beginning July 11th at 11:00 am CST vs. West Volusia American. You can tune in to the games by logging on to your computer at www.jockjive.com. They will be broadcasting live from the game.

We want to take a minute to let the community and corporate sponsors know how much we appreciate your support. If you have rode through Blountstown the last two weeks, then you have seen our players asking for your help on the corners in town or you have seen us come into your businesses. You have been great to us and we do appreciate all that you do!!!! It is through your support that these ballplayers have the opportunity to advance on to a higher level of play.

We hope to see you at the ballgame, if not catch us live at www.jockjive.com. GO AAA ALL-STARS!!!!!

The AAA All-Stars would also like to wish the AA All-Stars good luck this week in their state play being held in Bushnell.