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Pictured here are the Sampson County All Stars 12U team who will play in the championship game Sunday, July 26 at 1 p.m.. Bottom row: Sydney Ivey, Spencer Ray, Logan Brewer, Branson Hayes, Matt Butler; top row, from left: coach Timmy Thornton, Collin Warren, Austin Tanner, Ross Strickland, Aaron Townsend, Tyler Pope, Kent Thornton and coach Rab Pope
According to Hilda Carr, the All Stars put Elkin to rest Friday night, scoring 12 runs, leaving them with none.
After defeating Elkins, the All Stars advanced to the second round of the SWAC state playoffs where they went head-to-head with Coats.
According to Carr, the All Stars were able to get ahead again, defeating Coats 4-0.
As for the finals, the All Stars are slated to play in the championship game Sunday, July 26, at 1 p.m.
For updates on the All Stars, click to www.myclintonnc.com or turn to the Tuesday edition of Sampson Independent.
Jessica Wagner can be contacted at 910-592-8137 ext.122 or reached by e-mail at siphoto@myclinonnc.com
Note to coaches...it's never a classy move to take a picture in front of the scoreboard after a win. I coach high school and it was done to my team. I wasn't upset at the kids but the coaches should have known better.