Nine-year-old all-stars earn spot in district finals | Sports

INDUSTRY – Bracket play in the 9-year-old Texas East District 13 baseball tournament played out similarly to pool play for the Washington County all-stars as they asserted their dominance on the field.

Wins on Saturday and Sunday by a combined score of 27–4 pushed the county all-stars into Tuesday’s district championship game.

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