Suffolk little leaguers headed to states
Published 6:38 pm Saturday, July 7, 2018
- The Bennett’s Creek Little League Majors 11-12 team will head to Roanoke later this month for the state tournament. If they succeed there, they will head to Georgia later this summer and are raising money to help pay for the trips. (submitted photo)
The Bennett’s Creek Little League Majors, 11-12, went undefeated in District 6 and are slated to represent the city and District 6 in the state tournament hosted by District 12 July 19-24 in Roanoke.
If the Little Leaguers take care of business in Roanoke, they will head down to Georgia for the regional tournament. Out of the 36 players, 13 were able to make All-Stars.
The boys will get enjoy a memorable opening ceremony on July 19 and will play games July 20-22.
Depending upon their standing, they could advance to the finals to be played with a double elimination on July 23-24. They will also attend a minor league game.
They have to raise money to cover their expenses, and they are doing it through GoFundMe. Donations are being accepted at www.gofundme.com/help-bcll-boys-go-to-states.