Dillon Kiwanis Holds Opening Night

The first batter of the season swings at a pitch. (Photo by Johnnie Daniels/THE DILLON HERALD.)

The Dillon Kiwanis Dixie Youth Baseball season kicked off Monday night with opening ceremonies at the Michael Lecholop/Kiwanis Park in Dillon.

Every team and player was introduced as part of the opening ceremonies, and the Dillon Kiwanis All Stars were recognized for claiming the 2014 Dixie Youth Majors state championship.

The 2014 Dillon Kiwanis All Stars were honored for their 2014 State Championship win. The championship team included Cooper Lane, Nick Evans, Noah Carter, Bobo McKinnon, Collin Hamilton, Amari Huggins-Bruce, John Rourke, Tristian Brigman, Jared Ivey, Barnes Causey, Trent Johnson, and Jared Darmon. The coaches were John John Brigman, Brad Sawyer, and Jamie Hamilton. (Photo by Shannon Sawyer Carter. Click to view at full size!)

Dr. Dickie Cullum opened the season with prayer, and after the National Anthem, Dr. Walter Blum threw out the ceremonial first pitch, and then the action got underway.

Look for more coverage of the games in The Dillon County Shopper and in upcoming issues of THE DILLON HERALD.

Photos by Johnnie Daniels/THE DILLON HERALD. Click the images below to view at full size!

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