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North Syracuse's Pilotti's game-winning 3 run homer in the final inning gave New York the victory in the World Series final.

The "Champs" celebrate, after the final out.

While trailing 4-3 in the top of the final inning with 2 outs, North Syracuse centerfielder Pilotti hit a 3 run home run to take the lead away from Saginaw Valley, MI and put New York ahead 6-4.

N. Syracuse added another run before the inning ended, and that’s how the game ended, with a 7-4 final score

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The USSA 8AA Monticello Bone Crushers traveled to Little Rock August 21st and 22nd and took first place in the 2010 Fall Opening Shoot-Out. 

Members of the team are; Bottom Row, Left to Right: Nick Griffen, Ben Farmer, Michael Martins, Rhett Jaggers, Cagan Calhoun.  Standing Left to Right: Conner Gossman, Kane Taylor, Toby Spurlock, Cole Harris, and Phillip Stephenson.

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Former Arkansas Razorback and St. Louis Cardinals catcher, Tom Pagnozzi, was the guest speaker at the banquet for the  15 year old Babe Ruth World Series, Sunday night, at the UAM Gibson Center. (more…)

The Arkansas Attack baseball team will be having open tryouts for the 2010-2011 ~ 10UAA season for boys that will not turn 11 until after May 1, 2011.

Players will be evaluated on all aspects of the game. Bring your glove, bat and cleats. Tryouts will be at the YMCA ballfield July 31st and August 7 @ 10:00 am.

The team will be coached by Head Coach Kevin Lasiter. If any questions, please contact Kevin at 870-820-5509.

The Monticello Cal Ripken 8U All Star team placed third out of 54 teams in the 2010 Cal Ripken State Tournament held in Sherwood last week.

 The team remained undefeated until they fell to the Sylvan Hill’s Cardinals in the final game of the winner’s bracket. Members of the team from left to right front row Cade Chambers, Shannon Strickland, Conner Gossman, Rhett Jaggers, Nick Griffin, and Phillip Stephenson. Back row left to right Justin Koslowski, Jakari Bagwell, Reid Merrell, Braylen Owens, Cagan Calhoun, Grant Jeffers. Coaches are Jim Jaggers, Paul Griffin, and Jeremy Calhoun.

The South Arkansas Bulldogs competed in a USSSA 9U Global World Series in Gulf Shores, AL recently and placed 2nd in their division.

Team members are: (front row) Austin Hill (Dumas), Nick Maynard (Star City), Jonathan Bright (Star City), Will Camp (Star City), Colby Turner (Tichnor), Rushone Meadows (Dumas); (back row) Mason Morgan (Monticello), Parker Carter (Dumas), John Hall (Star City), Cade Wilkerson (Hermitage), Gabriel Martens (Monticello); coaches- Ryan Morgan, Lee Maynard, Chris Turner, Ernest Bright.

The Woodlawn Booster Club is hosting the Second Annual Bear-Backers 16 & Up Co-Ed Softball Tournament August 6th and 7th at the Woodlawn Community Park. Team Entry Fee is $125.

If you are interested in playing contact Brandi Watson at 870-357-2711 or 870-692-7738 or Tina Smith at 870-357-8658 or 870-540-7414.

Little Rock Jr. Deputy defeated Benton Tuesday night by a final score of 7-4, to become the State 10 year old Cal Ripken Champion.

The tournament was held at Hank Thompson Field in Jordan Park. (more…)

The Monticello T-ball All Star team took 4th place in the 2010 State Tournament. Twenty one teams competed in the competition. Congratulations on a job well done!

Team Members from Left to Right: Gavin Wear, Davin Rowland, Gabe Kuttenkuler, Carson Ray
Standing: Aiden Jones, Noah Hackett, Mark Grant, Andrew Taylor, Cade Pigott, Conner Doherty, John Frost and Tucker Breedlove
Back Row Coaches: Mike Breedlove, James Wear, Chris Ray and Scott Kuttenkuler

Monticello Cal Ripken 8U All Stars won the Camden Pre State Tournament this past weekend.

There were 8 teams participating in their age division. Monticello allowed only two runs during the tournament.

Members of the team from Left to Right Bottom: Jakari Bagwell, Cade Chambers, Phillip Stephenson, Nick Griffin, Connor Gossman, Cagan Calhoun, Left to Right Top: Shannon Strickland, Reid Merrell, Braylen Owens, Justin Kozlowski, Grant Jeffers, Rhett Jaggers

The 10 year old Monticello Cal Ripken All Star Team won the District 1 Championship on Tuesday in McGehee.

The team was undefeated during the district tournament winning the final game 16-1 over McGehee. They will advance to the Cal Ripken State Tournament which will begin July 9th and will be held at the Drew County Baseball Park.

Members of the team are Grayson Griffin, Gabe Grilli, Casey Downing, Luke Frost, Mason Philley, Cameron Reynolds, Aaron Spencer, Drake Phillips, Colby Stephens, Logan Smallwood, Sam English, & Devin Burton. Coaches are Paul Griffin, David English, and Brett Burton.

Local USSSA baseball Team, SEARK ARMOR  wins State Runner up in 10 AA State Tournament.  The State Tournament was held June 25-27 in Searcy.

Logan Gilliam-Monticello, Ryan Lambert-Monticello, Wil Brooks-Monticello, Logan Mckinzie-Star City, Matthew Aiken -Monticello

Cain Preston-Monticello, Emmitt Jeffers-Hamburg, Alex Powel-Star City, Chance Johnson-Star City, Ryan Bitely-Monticello.

Coach Curt Preston, Coach Bart Mckinzie, Coach Tim Bitely

Selected to the All Tournment Team were Cain Preston, Emmitt Jeffers, Chance Johnson, Matthew Aiken and Logan Gilliam

Former Houston Astros All-Star first baseman, Jeff Bagwell, will be the guest speaker at the banquet for the  15 year old Babe Ruth World Series, that will be held in Monticello.

The banquet will be held Sunday, August 22, at 6 pm, at the UAM Gibson Center.

Banquet tickets are $20 each, in advance.  A limited number of tickets are available.  Contact Charles Davis at 367-7987 to order your tickets now, to make sure that you don’t miss this special event.

Jeffrey Robert Bagwell is a former Major League Baseball first baseman who spent his entire major league career with the Houston Astros. After retirement as a player, he remains with the Astros as an assistant to the General Manager. (more…)

Team War Eagle USSSA Baseball team, sponsored by War Eagle Boats and coached by Rodney Kelley, placed second in a USSSA Tounament in Cabot June 13th.

Back Row: Coach Harper, Tucker Ward, Jacob Richardson, Chris Kelley, John David Pace, Colton Williams, Coach Kelley and John Tyson

Front Row: Austin Harper, Derick Bates, and Zack House (Not Pictured is Alex Rogers)

The Monticello Cal Ripken 12 yr old All-Stars won first place in the Dumas annual tournament, Saturday.

Eight teams participated in their division, and for the second year in a row, Monticello faced and defeated Stuttgart in the final game for the championship.

Back: Coaches – Kevin Lindsey, Tony Jenkins, Bill Evans
Middle: C.J. Lindsey, Davis Frost, D.J. Franklin, Josh Jenkins, Cade Clemons, Garry Hill, Tyree Nolan
Front: Bo Evans, Jeff Carmical, Colton Robinson, Lee Brooks, Seth Fair

The Monticello Cal Ripken “In Person” Registration has been announced.

Deadline to register is Feb 26th

You can still register online at www.monticellocalripken.com

Monticello has been chosen as the host city for the 2010 5A high school baseball tournament, which will be held on May 14, 15, and 17.

The Arkansas Activities Association executive board made the selection Thursday, and director Lance Taylor  notified Monticello School superintendent Bobby Harper of their decision.

Professional photos are available at TaylorJamesDesign.com. (more…)

Ryan Tassin of Monticello was named to the USSSA AA State All Tournament team this week after his team, the Southern Vipers, won the state championship on June 21st after defeating the Arkansas Mustangs 11-7.