<em>Beaufort County All Stars girls place fourth in Dixie Ponytails World Series</em>

<strong>By Wendy Nilsen Pollitzer</strong>
<strong>Photos by Bob Sofaly</strong>

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The Lowcountry is proud of its Beaufort County All Stars softball team that recently competed in the Dixie Softball Ponytails World Series held at Oscar J. Frazier in Bluffton from Saturday, July 27, through Wednesday, July 31.

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The girls, coached by Eric Ackerman, Chuck Crosby and Keith Schubert, placed fourth in a 12-team bracket, losing on Tuesday, July 30, to the team from Wewahitchka, Fla. The girls beat teams from Rockingham West, N.C., 9-7; Amelia, Va., 6-3; and West Monroe National, La., 2-0; before accepting defeat in the semi-finals of the double elimination tournament. The community congratulates these talented female athletes on their successful climb in the tournament.

Team members of the Beaufort County All Stars softball team include: #11 Emily Crosby, #8 Alisa Depew, #00 Mia DeBardelaben, #15 Michaux Gee, #7 Alexis Ortiz, #10 Julianna Greer, #6 Margaret Schubert, #4 Ashley Weber, #3 Essence Champion, #25 Olivia Gee, #13 Journeigh Doray and #44 Kidron Martin. They are coached by Eric Ackerman, Chuck Crosby and Keith Schubert.

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