14-YEAR-OLDS: Okeechobee Edges Sebring

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By Mark Pinson | Highlands Today
Published: June 28, 2008
OKEECHOBEE - OKEECHOBEE - Noah Wilcox was hit by a pitch in thebottom of the eighth inning with the bases loaded on Saturday tohand Okeechobee a 2-1 victory over Sebring in the opening round ofthe Dixie 14-year-old District 8 tournament at Okeechobee SportsComplex.
Tommy Bertoniere pitched a solid six innings and Seth Abelnfollowed with a solid inning on his own in a well-played contest,but a bit of fabric proved the difference in the contest, as Wilcoxwas plunked and Justin Morgan scored to hand the home team the win.
Sebring is now slated to face Avon Park at 1 p.m. on Sunday in anelimination game.
For complete coverage, including photos and reaction, see Monday'sHighlands Today.