Summit tests Franklin Co. in AAA final

Published 5:00 am Wednesday, July 12, 2000

/The Summit All-Stars eliminated Crystal Springs 4-2 Tuesdaynight at Lofton Field in the semifinals of the Dixie Youth BaseballAAA District Six Tournament.

Undefeated Franklin County battles Summit tonight at 6 p.m. forthe championship. Summit must beat Franklin County twice tonight toadvance to the state tournament in Natchez, beginning Saturday,July 22.

Eric Boyd was the winning pitcher last night, striking out onebatter and walking one. The losing hurler was Danial Sims with fourstrikeouts and four walks.

Subscribe to our free email newsletter

Get the latest news sent to your inbox

Powering Summit with two singles apiece were Boyd and A.J.Freeman. Blake Rhodus singled.

Crystal Springs got a single apiece from Jake Smith, MatthewWright and Dustin Merchant.