UPDATE: Kinston/Lenoir County 10U Softball Two Wins from Dixie Youth State Title, World Series Berth

UPDATE: Kinston/Lenoir County 10U Softball Two Wins from Dixie Youth State Title, World Series Berth

LUMBERTON — The Kinston/Lenoir County Recreation All-Star softball team is just two wins away from claiming the 2025 Dixie Youth Angels State Championship — and earning a trip to the Dixie Softball World Series in Ruston, Louisiana.

KLC opened the tournament with a 5-1 victory over Pembroke on Saturday. Allena Ransom pitched all five innings and drove in two runs, while Avery Bryant added an RBI to help secure the win.

After falling 11-7 to Hope Mills on Sunday, KLC bounced back Monday morning with a dominant 15-6 win over Moore County in an elimination game. Charley Sumner, Vayda Graham, Jessa Adesso, Adilynn Garner, and Alice Lewis each delivered key RBIs. Garner got the start in the circle, and Aniyah Porter closed it out to keep the All-Stars alive.

Kinston/Lenoir County returns to action Monday at 5 p.m. A win would advance them to the championship round. If KLC wins two more games, they’ll be crowned state champions and represent North Carolina in the Dixie Angels World Series later this month.



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Kinston/Lenoir County Rec Softball Team Set for Dixie Youth State Tournament

The Kinston/Lenoir County Recreation All-Star softball team will compete in the 2025 Dixie Youth Angels State Tournament this weekend in Lumberton.

Opening ceremonies are scheduled for Friday at 6 p.m., with Kinston/Lenoir County opening tournament play Saturday at 1 p.m. against Pembroke on Field 4.

The double-elimination tournament features eight teams:

• Kinston/Lenoir County

• Pembroke

• Hope Mills

• Topsail

• Bladen County

• Moore County

• Bessemer City

• Lumberton (host)

If Kinston/Lenoir County wins Saturday, they’ll play Sunday at 3 p.m. in the winner’s bracket. A loss would place them in an elimination game Sunday at 11 a.m.

Team Roster:
Front row (L-R): Vayda Graham, Alice Lewis, Allena Ransom, Adilynn Garner, Makenzie Sumner
Back row (L-R): Avery Bryant, Aniyah Porter, Jessa Adesso, Charley Sumner, Leah Hill, Arianna Porter
Coaches: Jason Bryant, Josh Garner

This year’s event is part of the Dixie Softball 50th anniversary celebration.