The Batesville Believas 12 and under team finished second in the World Series held at Greenbrook Park in Southaven this past weekend. They defeated Saltillo 8-6 Thursday; defeated Jasper 11-3 Friday; and defeated Murphy NC 12-3 Saturday. On Sunday, they had to face Jasper again. Jasper was tasked with beating the Believas twice on Sunday and did it to win the World Series, 7-3 and 5-1. Team members and coaches include (photo above: front row, l. to r.) Brittany Johnson, Jordan Heuser, Layla Davis, Avery Seay, Gracie Tutor, Zoey Rippee; (second row) Sierra Mitchell, Meleah Pogue, Landry Davis, Hope Stewart, Gracie Burchfield, Rayne Rippee; (third row) coaches Geri Lamn, Brian Seay, Kevin Davis and Ragan Rippee. Photo submitted by Anne Marie Seay

Named to the All-Tournament team were (from left) Avery Seay, Meleah Pogue, Landry Davis and Rayne Rippee.