Champion 9-year-old All-Stars

— The 9-year-old Pea Ridge All-Stars participated in the District Tournament held in Pea Ridge this weekend and won best two out of three series. They lost to Siloam Springs Friday night, 16-14; and won Saturday afternoon 18-6 and Sunday night 16-7.

The keys to winning were solid pitching, outstanding team defense and run production, coach Jeff Cato said. Team members include Cody Rust, Garrison Artman, Wyatt Helton, Blake Bevill, Harrison Cato, Jackson Merritt, Mazon Harris, Payton David, Austin Guess, Adam Trammell, Eric Snarr and David Snarr. In addition to Cato, coaches are Tracy Helton and George Merritt.

Sports, Pages 7 on 07/06/2011