Softball road ends for county teams

By KELLIE DIXON
Published June 28, 2007

The Dixie softball tournament came to a disappointing close for Hernando County's Ponytails and Angels this week.

The West Pasco Ponytails claimed the championship and a trip to the state tournament, which starts July 6 in Sneads. West Pasco defeated Brooksville 22-0, Wesley Chapel 15-1, Spring Hill 10-0 and East Pasco 10-1 to claim the title.

East Pasco defeated Spring Hill to reach the championship game.

West Pasco knocked off Brooksville, then Spring Hill to win the Angels division.

Baseball update

- AA: Spring Hill American and Hernando Youth League advance to the state tournament in the AA U8 Machine Pitch State Tournament on Saturday in Lakeland.

- AAA: Spring Hill American advanced to the AAA (U10) State Tournament on July 7 in Sebring.

- Majors (12U): The district tournament is ongoing.

- Majors league: Going into Wednesday's games, South Lake and Hernando were the only undefeated teams left in the 10-team tournament. The tournament at Ridge Manor wraps up Friday with a 6 p.m. championship.

MORE BASEBALL: Spring Hill and San Antonio are playing for the age 13 championship today at 6 p.m. at Oak Griner in Ocala.

The 13- to 14-year-old championship will follow at 9 p.m. and will feature winners from Tuesday's late semifinals - Spring Hill vs. Sumter and Oak Griner vs. Hernando.

How did your team do? Contact Kellie Dixon at kdixon@sptimes.com or (352) 544-9480.

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