Here are schedules for Gastonia, Shelby area Easter baseball tournaments
Spring break has arrived, and for baseball teams in Cleveland, Gaston and Lincoln counties, so has annual Easter tournament action. Here are schedules for area tournaments.
While some are looking forward to fun in the sun, high school baseball players in Cleveland, Gaston and Lincoln counties are preparing for one of the area’s top spring sports traditions. On Monday, April 6, the Gaston County Easter Tournament returns to historic Sims Legion Park in Gastonia. Reigning champion Stuart Cramer is back, with tournament mainstays Ashbrook, Forestview, Highland Tech, North Gaston and South Point also in the mix.
Gaston Christian is also part of this year’s event, as is Huntersville’s Christ the King. A little more than 30 minutes to the west, Keeter Stadium serves as site of the Shelby Easter Baseball Tournament. Taking place over the course of four days, the event features the host Golden Lions, as well as Cleveland County rivals Burns, Crest and Kings Mountain.
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Lincolnton and West Lincoln will also be busy during spring break, the rival programs serving as co-hosts of the 8-Mile Spring Break Baseball Tournament. Grace Academy, Langtree Charter, Pinnacle Classical, SouthLake Christian, Ultimate Baseball Academy (Waxhaw) and West Caldwell are also part of the tournament field. Gaston County Easter Tournament Key info Dates: April 6-8 Venue: Sims Legion Park, Gastonia Defending champion: Stuart Cramer Favorite: Gaston Christian; the Eagles enter tournament play with an 11-1 record, winners of five in a row.
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