U10 honored by city The City Council recognized the U10 Clinton Stars baseball team (10 years old and under) for winning the State SWAC (State Wide Athletic Committee) Baseball Tournament on July 29. The team was previously presented with a plaque and each player received a medal. At the Council meeting, the players and coaches received city pins and congratulations from Mayor Lew Starling during the Council meeting earlier this week. Coach Darrell Smith, at left, presented Starling with a team championship medal, which he said would be put on display in the mayor's office. A sign will also be made to place at Royal Lane in recognition of the team's accomplishments. (Chris Berendt/Sampson Independent)

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Mayor congratulates team The U10 Clinton Stars Baseball team was recognized for its state championship during Tuesday's City Council meeting. Shown with Mayor Lew Starling are head coach Darrell Smith and coaches John Clark and Timmie King, along with players Gabe Moore, Dawson Batts, John Litton Clark, Holden Champion, Reid Walters, Colin Avery, Peyton Johnson, Aaron Smith, Payson King, Sammy Sutter and Blake Parker. (Chris Berendt/Sampson Independent)

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Chris Berendt/Sampson Independent

The City Council recognized the U10 Clinton Stars baseball team (10 years old and under) for winning the State SWAC (State Wide Athletic Committee) Baseball Tournament on July 29. The team was previously presented with a plaque and each player received a medal. At the Council meeting, the players and coaches received city pins and congratulations from Mayor Lew Starling during the Council meeting earlier this week. Coach Darrell Smith, at left, presented Starling with a team championship medal, which he said would be put on display in the mayor’s office. A sign will also be made to place at Royal Lane in recognition of the team’s accomplishments.

Chris Berendt/Sampson Independent

The U10 Clinton Stars Baseball team was recognized for its state championship during Tuesday’s City Council meeting. Shown with Mayor Lew Starling are head coach Darrell Smith and coaches John Clark and Timmie King, along with players Gabe Moore, Dawson Batts, John Litton Clark, Holden Champion, Reid Walters, Colin Avery, Peyton Johnson, Aaron Smith, Payson King, Sammy Sutter and Blake Parker.