Marshall County Babe Ruth League hosting state tournament

Marshall County 14 year-old all-star shortstop Lane Whitesell throws out a runner in Lawrenceburg last weekend at the District 8 Tournament. This week, Whitesell, manager Mike Tatum, and the rest of the 14-year-old stars will host the State Tournament, beginning Friday at the Jonathan D. Hollingsworth Field in Lewisburg. Photo by Beth Stockwell

The first tournament game features Giles County versus Fayetteville at 5:00 p.m., followed by the hosts taking on Manchester at 8:00.

Saturday's games begin at noon with the Franklin Raiders taking on Lebanon, followed by Lawrenceburg pitted against the Franklin Flyers.

The Giles County/Fayetteville winner will play Johnson City at 5:00 p.m. and the Marshall County/Manchester victor finishes the Saturday slate versus Cookeville at 8:00.

Loser's bracket games will be played Sunday, beginning at noon and on Monday both loser's and winner's brackets' contests will begin at 12:00 p.m.

Games will continue Tuesday with a state champion crowned on Wednesday at 5:00 p.m.