Gunter 8U wins Dixie World Series (2010)

Longview & Sulphur Springs, Tx — The Gunter Tigers, an 8U coach pitch baseball team, have won the Dixie Region III World Series and the Dixie Texas State Tournaments this summer.

The Gunter Tigers completed the regular season and district play with an undefeated record. After winning the All-Star district tournament in Melissa, the Tigers headed to Sulphur Springs for the 2010 Dixie Youth AA Coach Pitch State Tournament held July 3-7. After beating Prosper 2-of-3 in the finals, the Tigers headed to Longview July 16-19 for the Region III National Tournament.

The Gunter All-Star team played hard at the tournament, beating tough competition from area states and from Texas teams.

The Tigers played eight undefeated games to become the 2010 Dixie World Series Champions and outscored their opponents 126-23.

This is the first time in history that a team from Gunter, Texas has won State or advanced to the World Series in the Dixie Organization.

 

Season Accomplishments:

Dixie World Series
– Champions
Dixie Texas State
– Champions
Dixie Region 1
– Champions
GYA Dixie League
– Champions
Mayday USSSA Qualifier
– Champions
TTC USSSA Qualifier
– Champions
Race for Rings
– 2nd Place
Coachpitchpooza
– 2nd Place

 

The Roster: