The Latta Ponytails pose at the Walk of Fame with the state runner-up trophy. (Photo submitted by Latta Police Chief Crystal Moore.)
The 2013 Dixie Ponytails tournament is being played in North Charleston, SC, with seven teams competing.
The Latta Ponytails drew a bye in the first round of the 2013 state tournament with Union, Hanahan and Walhalla advancing in the winner’s bracket. Latta defeated Walhalla on Sunday, July 14, and Hanahan defeated Union, and on Monday night, Hanahan defeated Latta to send the Latta girls to the elimination bracket.
In the elimination bracket, Cheraw defeated Barnwell on Sunday and North Charleston on Monday to advance, while Walhalla defeated Union on Sunday. On Tuesday, Hanahan eliminated Cheraw to remain undefeated while Latta eliminated Walhalla to advance to the state championship game.
On Wednesday, Latta and Hanahan played for the state title at 10:00 a.m. with Hanahan claiming the championship with a 7-1 win over Latta.
Hanahan will advance to the Dixie Ponytails World Series in Bluffton, South Carolina.
The Dillon Darlings celebrate Monday’s win over Boiling Springs. Dillon and Latta were scheduled to play for the state title on Wednesday. (Photo submitted by Misty Lovett.)
Latta defeated Bamberg 15-3 in the first round and Dillon defeated Walterboro 20-9 to advance, setting up a meeting between the local rivals on Sunday. Dillon was head 5-4 when the game was delayed by rain, and on Monday the Dillon Darlings claimed a 6-4 win when the game continued.
The Iva Recreation staff hard at work to revive the field on Sunday.
On Monday evening, Latta eliminated Westminister and Iva knocked off Bamberg while Dillon defeated Boiling Springs 21-10 to remain undefeated in the tournament.
Tuesday saw Dillon eliminate Iva 18-7 to advance to the state championship. Latta also eliminated Boiling Springs to stay alive in the tournament.
Dillon and Latta were set to play for the Dixie Darlings state title on Wednesday night at 6:00 p.m. Latta will have to beat Dillon twice to claim the title.
The winner of the state championship will advance to the World Series in Alexandria, Louisiana.
Be sure to visit thedillonherald.com for the latest championship updates!
UPDATE: The Dillon and Latta 8U teams were tied 11-11 on Wednesday night when the game was postponed by the weather. The game was scheduled to resume on Thursday night at 6:00 p.m. with a second game following if necessary.
