Auburn 10U Minors Make History

The Auburn 10U Minors baseball team has earned a major accomplishment, finishing as runner-up in the District 10 Cal Ripken playoffs and advancing to the Virginia State Cal Ripken Tournament.

This marks a historic moment, as they are the first Montgomery County Rec team to advance to the Cal Ripken State Tournament since joining the league.

The team fought hard and secured wins over Pulaski, Floyd, and Blacksburg to earn their runner-up finish. Their teamwork, grit, and dedication have made their community proud and positioned them to represent Montgomery County at the state level.

A special thank you goes to Marcus Christian and Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance for sponsoring the team’s entry into the state tournament.

Player Roster:

Jackson Rush #1

Josiah Miller #2

Mason Justus #3

Elijah Belcher #6

Bryson Akers #7

Cole Phillips #8

Craig Laci #10

Ronan Nuckols #13

Luke Stitt #17

Jackson Langowsky #20

Cohen Lemons #56

Branson Wright #99

Coaching Staff:

Head Coach: Zach Miller

Assistant Coaches: Christopher Nuckols and John Langowsky

The team is now preparing to take the field at the Virginia State Tournament with high hopes, strong hearts, and the full support of their community behind them. The tournament begins in Winchester, VA at 2:00 PM on July 2.