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SOUTHERN CHAMPIONSHIPS SETS RECORD FOR 5TH YEAR
June 1, 2012 – Maggie Lau Information Services Director
BIRMINGHAM, AL – The 2011 Southern Championships increased for the fifth straight year here, drawing 31 teams from seven states.Although the summer throughout the South has been stifling, teams were pleasantly surprised with a mild heat.
In one of the largest divisions, the 50 AAA, DT Express from Georgia cruised through the championship bracket until the nail-biting, 1-run final game against J.R. Smith Trucking from Alabama (23-22). This was a rematch from a previous game that DT Express also won 14-9.
In the 55 AAA division, Columbus 55’s began dead last, at No. 4 seed, and won it all with three straight bracket wins, including the 1-run 24-23 championship victory against Sideline Grille of Georgia.
For complete game results, see www.seniorsoftball.com, go to Tournaments, then click on Southern Championships.