NEW ALBANY — Led by Briley Mercer’s dominant pitching and Kennedy Nickels’ big hitting, the 12U Floyds Knobs Community Club All-Stars rolled to the District 5 Tournament title Tuesday night.

Mercer tossed a four-inning inning no-hitter while Nickels hit a grand slam in FKCC’s 10-0 triumph over New Albany at New Albany Little League.

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