BUDE – The Franklin County 9-year-old All-Stars, which is coached by James King, Jr., Josh Matthews and James King Sr., are headed to the State Tournament this weekend.

The three-day State Tournament will be held at the Mendenhall Youth Complex. FC will play at 6 p.m. on Friday.

On Saturday and Sunday the eight-team field will enter double-elimination play.

The winner of the tournament will advance to the World Series in Hattiesburg on July 21.

Community support from McCall Creek to Roxie has helped the young 9-year-olds. The team is solid from top to bottom with a combination of size, power, and speed in the lineup.

Franklin County won the district tournament in Natchez two weeks ago to earn the rights to the State Tournament. Franklin County beat McComb in the finals. The team went 3-0 in the tournament.