The Starkville Swing Elite 9U team won the Grand Slam Baseball tournament at Cornerstone Park in Starkville on Saturday. The team defeated the Indianola Royals 8-6 in the championship game, and Noah McClain was awarded tournament MVP. Team members are, back row, from left to right: Gene Fedric, Parker Bell, Ethan Hanko and Bennett Gorman, and front row, from left to right: Brooks West, Lowrey Lucas, Gabe Reynolds, Mitchell Wardlaw, Noah McClain and James Skinner.
Philip Poe is sports editor.
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