Elite Bandits win Grand Slam World Series

The 10U traveling Elite Bandits won the Grand Slam World Series on Sunday, July 4th, defeating the Wills Park Scorpions from Alpharetta, Georgia 3 – 1 in Panama City Beach, Florida.

The tournament began on Monday June 28 and finished July 4. The victory came after losing both pool play games, then setting out on a five game winning streak.

The Elite Bandits played against teams from Texas and Mississippi, as well as other teams from Georgia.

Team players reside in Henry Pike and Fayette Counties.

In the front, from left, are Chandler Yokeley, Josh Holt, Cole Simpson, Josh Chapman and Dawson Sweatt. In the second row are Michael Tanks, Reid Kasten, Drew Turner, Coleman Wood, Trent Duncan and Brody Couch. In the back row are Steve Duncan, Josh Holt, Sr., Michael Tanks, Sr. and Head Coach Chip Chapman. Not pictured are Head Coach Bo Turner, Jack Lawson, and Jamond Farrar. Photo/Special.