Center Jr. Dixie Boys World Series Homepage
the 2010 Junior Dixie Boys World Series in Dothan, Ala. Friday evening at
the opening ceremonies. (Photo by John Krueger)
The Center Junior Dixie Boys All-Star team is in Dothan, Alabama to play in its first-ever Junior Dixie Boys World Series. The tournament is set to begin on Saturday, July 31 and run through Wednesday, Aug. 4.
The following is information on the tournament. It will be updated throughout the tournament with scores, stories and photograph links:
2010 JUNIOR DIXIE BOYS WORLD SERIES INFORMATION PAGE
WHAT: 2010 Junior Dixie Boys Baseball World Series
WHEN: Saturday, Aug. 31 through Wednesday, Aug. 4
WHERE: Miracle Field Complex, Dothan, Alabama
WHO'S THERE: Texas (Center); North Carolina; Florida; Louisiana; Tennessee; Mississippi; Virginia; Georgia; Arkansas; South Carolina; Alabama; Dothan, Ala.
PARTICULARS: Double-elimination tournament format.
UPDATES: Updates will be available on ShelbyCountySports.com; Sign up for Twitter Updates and follow on Facebook as ShelbyCountySports.com online editor John Krueger reports live throughout the tournament from Dothan, Ala.
COMPLETE SCHEDULE: 2010 Junior Dixie Boys World Series Bracket
WORLD SERIES HOMEPAGE: 2010 Junior Dixie Boys World Series Homepage
BROADCASTS: All games involving Texas (Center) team can be heard via internet on Jockjive.com.
PHOTOS: To purchase photographs of the Junior Dixie Boys World Series, TJ2 Sports Photography is also on site and is the contracted seller of prints at the event.
ADMISSION: Adults over age 16: Session Pass - $5; Tournament Pass - $20. Students ages 6-16: Session Pass - $3; Tournament Pass - $12. Children 5 & under admitted free.
CHRONOLOGICAL SCHEDULE
July 29: Team leaves for Alabama.
July 30, 1-5 p.m.: Team checks in at Westgate Recreation Center.
July 30, 5 p.m.: Players & Coaches Meal at Westgate Gym.
July 30, 6 p.m.: Opening Ceremonies at Rotary Miracle Complex.
July 30, 6:30 p.m.: Entertainment at Water World.
July 31, 8 a.m.: Coaches' Meeting.
TEAMS INVOLVED - HOMETOWN
Texas - Center, Tx.
Host - Dothan, Ala.
Alabama - Troy, Ala.
Arkansas - Texarkana, Ark.
Georgia - Troup County, Ga.
Florida - West Seminole, Fla.
Louisiana - Bossier City, La.
Mississippi - Petal, Miss.
North Carolina - Hope Mills, NC
South Carolina - Surfside Beach, SC
Tennessee - Loretto, Tenn.
Virginia - Halifax County, Va.
2010 JUNIOR DIXIE WORLD SERIES STORIES/PHOTOS
Texas (Center) State Championship win over Paris - Story | Photo Gallery
Texas All-Stars World Series preview (Wednesday) - Story
Texas All-Stars enjoy outpour of community support for trip - Story
Pre-tournament meal and World Series Opening Ceremony - Photo Gallery - 58 photos
Saturday: Texas (Center) All-Stars slap North Carolina, 3-1 - Story | Photo Gallery - 101 photos
Sunday: Texas (Center) All-Stars vs. Florida All-Stars - Story | Photo Gallery - 84 photos
Monday: Texas (Center) All-Stars vs. Virginia All-Stars - Story | Photo Gallery - 51 photos
UPDATED 8/2: 2010 JUNIOR DIXIE BOYS WORLD SERIES BRACKET
TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
Saturday, July 31
Gm 1: Texas (Center) 3, North Carolina 1
Gm 2: Florida 6, Louisiana 5
Gm 3: Mississippi 14, Tennessee 4
Gm 4: Virginia 8, Georgia 7
Gm 5: South Carolina 8, Arkansas 0
Gm 6: Alabama 7, Dothan, Ala. 6
Sunday, Aug. 1
Gm 7: Louisiana 4, North Carolina 3 (9 innings) (North Carolina eliminated)
Gm 8: Georgia 8, Tennessee 2 (Tennessee eliminated)
Gm 9: Dothan, Ala. 8, Arkanas 0 (Arkansas eliminated)
Gm 10: Florida 5, Texas (Center) 2
Gm 11: Mississippi 13, Virginia 10
Gm 12: South Carolina 4, Alabama 3
Monday, Aug. 2
Gm 13: Virginia 5, Texas (Center) 4 (Texas eliminated)
Gm 14: Georgia 17, Dothan, Ala. 13 (Dothan eliminated)
Gm 15: Alabama 8, Louisiana 4 (Louisiana eliminated)
Gm 16: Mississippi 10, Florida 3
Gm 17: Georgia 12, Virginia 11 (Virginia eliminated)
Gm 18: Florida 12, Alabama 0 (Alabama eliminated)
Gm 19: South Carolina 7, Mississippi 0
Tuesday, Aug. 3
Gm 20: Mississippi 9, Georgia 4 (Georgia eliminated)
Gm 21: South Carolina 6, Florida 4
Wednesday, Aug. 4
Championship Round
Gm 22: Mississippi 4, South Carolina 1
Championship Game
Gm 23: South Carolina 11, Mississippi 4
TEXAS JUNIOR DIXIE
BOYS ALL-STAR ROSTER
2 - Gaije Ranes
3 - Tanner Murdock
7 - Taylor Tomlin
8 - Colton McSwain
9 - C.J. Garner
11 - Caiden Rainbolt
15 - Alec Lucas
17 - Dalton Horton
21 - Josh Burns
26 - Adam Reeves
34 - Kamden Owens
55 - Eric Vaughn
Head Coach: Bob Reeves
Asst. Coach: Paul Horton
Asst. Coach: Roscoe McSwain
Center Statistical Leaders at State Tournament
| Player | Hitting | Extra Base Hits | Runs | Walks |
| 8 - Colton McSwain | 8-of-12 (.750) | 3-HR; 3-2B | 9 | 8 |
| 7 - Taylor Tomlin | 12-of-21 (.571) | 6-2B | 8 | 0 |
| 11 - Caiden Rainbolt | 9-of-18 (.500) | 5-2B | 6 | 1 |
| 2 - Gage Raines | 1-of-2 (.500) | 2 | 1 | |
| 17 - Dalton Horton | 9-of-19 (.474) | 1-2B | 10 | 4 |
| 21 - Josh Burns | 9-of-22 (.409) | 2-2B | 7 | 2 |
| 3 - Tanner Murdock | 6-of-15 (.400) | 1-2B | 4 | 1 |
| 15 - Alec Lucas | 5-of-16 (.313) | 2-2B | 2 | 4 |
| 26 - Adam Reeves | 5-of-19 (.263) | 1-HR | 6 | 2 |
| 55 - Eric Vaughn | 6-of-17 (.253) | 1-HR; 1-2B | 7 | 1 |