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Ponytails drop X-Play World Series opener

The Halifax National Ponytails all-stars let a 9-2 lead slip away in the late innings and dropped their opener 20-11 to South Carolina in the Dixie Softball Ponytails X-Play World Series on Saturday.

X-Play Ponytails, American Darlings ready for World Series action

Two South Boston-Halifax County Dixie Softball all-star teams begin their quest for a World Series title Saturday, with both series being played at sites in South Carolina.

Debs win another state championship

The Halifax American Debs all-stars are heading to the Dixie Softball Debs World Series after clinching the Virginia state title Tuesday night with an 11-0 win over Emporia.

State berth at stake for Post 8

Brad Tickle was as surprised as anyone when the floating fly ball he hit to left field with two out and the bases loaded in the bottom of the first inning was dropped.

Dixie Debs improve to 3-0 in state tournament

Three home runs in two games on Sunday have helped give the Halifax American Debs all-stars a 3-0 record in the Dixie Softball Debs state tournament in Lunenburg.

SoBo Post 8 faces elimination in district tourney

The South Boston American Legion Post 8 Junior Legion baseball team faces an uphill climb if it is to win the District 9 Tournament, following a 4-2 loss to Big Island Post 217 Saturday at Halifax County High School.

Halifax American Belles win one, lose one in state tourney

The Halifax American Belles’ record in the Dixie Softball Virginia State Tournament stands at 1-1 after a 10-3 win against Clarksville on Saturday and a 7-0 loss against South Hill later that same day.

American Debs cruise in opener

The Halifax American Debs all-stars cruised to 12-2 win in five innings over host Lunenburg in the Dixie Softball Debs state tournament on Saturday.

VIDEO: South Boston wins Dixie Majors state title

For three years in a row, South Boston and Goochland have squared off for the Virginia Dixie Majors State Baseball Tournament title, with the title swapping hands after each of the two previous meetings.

Ponytails win state championship

The Halifax National Ponytails X-Play all-stars capped an undefeated run (4-0) through the state X-Play tournament in Dinwiddie Tuesday with a comeback win over Blackstone National for the state title.

Halifax County Dixie Boys win regional title

The Halifax County Dixie Boys all-stars won the East Regional tournament title the hard way, winning six games in a row after losing its opener, including 21-11 and 14-4 wins over previously unbeaten Amherst on Wednesday.