Alexandria Wins VA Little League State Tournament, Another Tournament Coming Up

ALEXANDRIA, VA — An Alexandria Little League Team secured a hometown win in the state tournament it was hosting.

Alexandria’s Intermediate baseball team won the Virginia State Championship for 13 and under baseball players, making it the second time an Alexandria team has won the state title. The state tournament was hosted at Alexandria's Eugene Simpson Stadium Park, drawing division winners from across the state.

Alexandria's team won the state title with a 10-0 win over Broadway Community Little League in the championship game Wednesday. The team advances to the 2024 Southeast Region Tournament, which will be held July 19 to 22 in Kernersville, North Carolina.

"This team is resilient. We had to play from behind in our first three games, and the boys remained calm and played ‘stronger together,’" says Manager, Mike Coughlin. "Every player, coach, parent and so many other volunteers contributed to this team becoming the State Champion. We can't wait to start the Regional Tournament!"

District 4 of Virginia's Little League and Alexandria Little League hosted the Virginia State tournament in Alexandria from July 5 to July 10. Coordinating the tournament was a collaboration between Alexandria Little League’s Board of Directors, family volunteers, Alexandria City High School Baseball, and Alexandria’s Parks and Recreation staff.

Alexandria’s Intermediate team won its four games versus Central Accomack Little League (9-8); Broadway Community Little League (11-10); Hampton York (5-3); and Broadway Community Little League (10-0).

"It was an action-packed tournament, hosting talented teams from across the state at Simpson field. Having Alexandria take the title of Virginia State Champions made it even more memorable," said Laura Engel, President of Alexandria Little League. "We couldn’t be more excited about what this signals about the growth of baseball in the City of Alexandria."

Meanwhile, Alexandria's Pioneer Youth Baseball League of the Babe Ruth League will be hosting the Cal Ripken Division (9-10 YO) All Star Southeast Regional Tournament for 9 and 10-year-olds from July 16 to 21 at Clermont Park (4100 Franconia Road; Alexandria, VA 22310). Pioneer Youth Baseball's 10-year-old All Star Team will compete against the best teams in the Southeast Region from Florida, North Carolina, Virginia and more. The winner will advance to the Cal Ripken World Series in Crownpoint, Indiana in early-mid August.