The Minor A (age 4-6) Pelham Dixie Youth Braves are 2002 champions. The Braves defeated the Marlins June 3 in Pelham 28-24 to claim the crown. For the season the Braves were 15-1.

Published 12:00 am Tuesday, June 18, 2002

Coaches are Eric Stovall, Tommy Urban, Harper Whitman, Jason Ross and Team Mom is Stephanie Marshall. Players include Justin Thurber, Hunter Stovall, Mason Whitman, Alex Urban, Tyler Queen, Jeremy Ross, Austin Moore, Rob Miles, Matthew Marshall and Tyler Elkins.

Above, Justin Thurber hits a shot toward the Marlin’s first baseman