By Richard Harris
The Schley County Recreation Department will be well represented at the 2023 Dixie Youth World Series, as two teams - 10 & Under and 8 & Under - have advanced to the big event.
The Schley County 10 & Under team recently won the State All Star Tournament and will be heading to Ruston, Louisiana as "Team Georgia" in the World Series, which will be held July 27 through August 1.
The team posted a 5-1 record in the State Tournament to emerge as champions.
The swung into action with a 15-0 win over Burke County on June 29. Leadoff batter Cavan Jacobs led the team at the plate with a 3-for-3 performance. Coleman Dobbs provided some "pop" by going 2-for-2 and driving in a trio of runs. Flint Melton added 2 hits.
Later the same day, they edged Irwin County...
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