June 17, 2025

Starkville White All-Star Teams Win South State Titles

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News Summary

The Starkville White 8-year-old and 6-year-old Dizzy Dean All-Star teams achieved remarkable victories, both securing South State titles through undefeated runs in their respective tournaments. The 8U team triumphed over Starkville Maroon, while the 6U squad defeated Houston twice to claim their championship. Their success underscores the strength of Starkville’s youth baseball community, fostering teamwork and excellence among young athletes.

Starkville – The Starkville White 8-year-old Dizzy Dean All-Star team celebrated a triumphant victory as they were crowned the South State champions after a flawless performance in the tournament. The team completed an undefeated run, showcasing their skill and teamwork throughout the competition. Their championship game concluded with a 9-4 win against the Starkville Maroon team at Cornerstone Park.

The roster for the Starkville White team included talented players Eli Bourne, Lucas Cobb, Cage Cooper, Westin Cooper, Griffin Daniels, John Parker Davis, Paxton McMillen, Rowan Miller, Riley Morgan, Liam Serio, Hank Taylor, and Ross Williams. The team’s head coach, John Parker Davis, emphasized the importance of teamwork and dedication in securing their championship title. Both the White and Maroon teams considered the day a success for Starkville baseball, highlighting the community’s commitment to the sport.

In addition to the accomplishments of the 8-year-old team, the Starkville White 6-year-old Dizzy Dean All-Star team also celebrated victory as they claimed the South State title. Team members included Shepard Schilling, Paul Webb, Baker Cannon, Rylan Krampf, Kev Gillentine, Jack Maples, Jed Anderson, Landon Morrison, Van Owen Langston, Connor Graves, and Smith Scruggs. Coaches Shepard Schilling and Josh Cannon led the team through an impressive tournament where they secured their championship by defeating Houston twice, once in a thrilling extra-inning game with a score of 22-19, and again decisively in the title game, winning 15-3. The 6-year-olds demonstrated their prowess by also beating Corinth and Caledonia during the season.

The Starkville White 8U All-Stars continued their success in a later tournament where they maintained an undefeated record, even overcoming Indianola in the championship series. Their impressive performance included lopsided opening game victories of 21-2 and 22-0, a morning match win of 8-0, followed by a triumph over Clarksdale. In the championship rounds against Indianola, the Starkville team secured their titles with a commanding 10-1 win in the first game and a 13-6 victory in the second game, cementing their remarkable run.

Several players were recognized for their exceptional abilities and were selected for the All-Tournament team, including MJ Butler, Porter Baker, Smith Abraham, Kellum Cox, and Parker Bell. Notably, MJ Butler earned the honor of being named the tournament MVP, reflecting his outstanding performance throughout the series. Coach Jase Abraham acknowledged the team’s unyielding hard work and spirit of unselfishness as key components of their overall success in the tournament.

Meanwhile, the Starkville 12U team also contributed to the successful tournament run, finishing with a record of 5-2 before bowing out to the eventual tournament champions. The Starkville Maroon 6U All-Stars showcased their talent as well, reaching the finals before falling to Cleveland, and provided a strong foundation for the future of Starkville baseball. The Maroon team had a running start in the tournament, defeating Columbus 20-5 and Greenwood 18-11 in their earlier matches, but faced a challenging schedule on Sunday, where they lost to Cleveland before rallying to win against Greenwood once more, only to face Cleveland again in the championship, ultimately resulting in them being the runners-up.

The success of both Starkville White and Maroon teams throughout the various tournaments underscores a thriving baseball community, where young players are honing their skills, building camaraderie, and enjoying the game they love.