Alexandria To Host Virginia Little League Tournament In July

ALEXANDRIA, VA — After many fireworks displays to celebrate Independence Day wrap up, the festivities will keep going with America's favorite pastime. Alexandria will host the Little League's Intermediate State Tournament from July 5 to 10 at Eugene Simpson Stadium Park.

Alexandria Little League will host the Virginia state tournament for 13 and under baseball players in partnership with Virginia District 4. The winner of Virginia's tournament will advance to the Southeast Region Tournament in Kernersville, North Carolina from July 19 to 22.

"Our Little League players, coaches, families, and fans statewide are gearing up for this fantastic event in Alexandria," said Laura Engel, president of Alexandria Little League. "We’re excited to support our young athletes and the Alexandria community in this week’s tournament."

The tournament will kick off with opening ceremonies at the Big Simpson Field, 426 Monroe Ave., at 4 p.m. on July 5. Quadruple headers will follow on July 6, 7 and 8 at Little Simpson Field, and the quarterfinals and semifinals will be held on July 9. The final is planned on July 10.

Alexandria’s Intermediate team is participating in the tournament after going undefeated in the local District 4 tournament. The team clinched their spot with a 10-6 win over Arlington American in the finals on June 25. The community is invited to attend the tournament and support the Alexandria Little League players and families.

"The players say ‘together’ to the coaches and each other before every game," said team manager Mike Coughlin. "They have fun together, they practice hard together, they battle together, and they won the District Championship together. This team-first attitude has made it fun to be part of this team for everyone involved."

Other participating teams in the state tournament are:

• District 3: Broadway Community Little League
• District 5: Huguenot Little League
• District 6: Cavalier Manor Little League
• District 7: Hampton York Little League
• District 8: Central Accomack Little League
• District 9: Woodlawn Little League
• District 12: Roanoke City Little League
• District 15: Spotsylvania County Little League

According to Alexandria Little League, coordinating the state tournament is possible through the work of the little league's board of directors, family volunteers and Alexandria Parks and Recreation staff. The Little League anticipates the state tournament will draw teams and families to patronize local businesses, hotels and attractions in Alexandria.