The NEA Titans won the 9AA USSSA State Tournament recently at Bland Park in Paragould. The Titans became back-to-back State Champs due to their win in the 8 and under Little League State Tournament last year at Pine Bluff. Among the 18 team field the Titans went 6-0 Friday through Sunday with wins over Sheridan, Crossett, Arkansas Bombers, Sherwood, Maumelle, and over the Arkansas Extreme from Cabot in the Finals. The Titans outscored their opponents 80-30 over the three days.
The Titans will be hosting an open 9 and 10 year old tournament using USSSA rules at Monette the weekend of July 11-12 in preperation for the 9AA World Series in Columbus, Ind., July 15-19. Any interested teams need to contact Michael McFarlin at 974-1493.
NEA Titan team members and coaches pictured are, from: Back - Coaches Chip Layne, Brian Clark, Tray Austin, Michael McFarlin, Morgan Walling. Standing - Brady Clark, Andrew McFarlin, Chayse Carmichael, Dillon Turner, Taylor Layne, Abraham Lopez. Front - Seth Horn, Hayden Austin, Carlos Mata, Bryce Towery, Cannon Walling. (photo provided)