Staff report
SHELBY — North Carolina champion for the first time since 1929, Asheville went through the Southeast Regional in Asheboro undefeated, beating the Alabama champs in extra innings on the final day of the tournament.
Asheville beat Rowan County 12-11 in the opening game of the state tournament in Cherryville.
The American Legion baseball World Series in Shelby starts on Thursday.
It begins with pool play, with the eight teams divided into Stars and Stripes divisions.
Asheville is in a pool with Virginia, Louisiana and New York.
The other pool includes Texas, Indiana, Oregon and Nebraska.
The top two teams in each pool will advance to the semifinals.
American Legion World Series
August 14-19
Veterans Field at Keeter Stadium
Shelby, NC
Pool Play
Stripes — North Carolina, Virginia, Louisiana, New York
Stars — Oregon, Texas, Indiana, Nebraska
Thursday’s games
Indiana vs. Nebraska, 10 a.m.
New York vs. Virginia, 1 p.m.
Oregon vs. Texas, 4 p.m.
North Carolina vs. Louisana, 7 p.m.
Friday’s games
Nebraska vs. Texas, 4 p.m.
Indana vs. Oregon, 7 p.m.
Saturday’s games
New York vs. Louisiana, 1 p.m.
Virginia vs. North Carolina, 4 p.m.
Nebraska vs. Oregon, 7 p.m.
Sunday’s games
Indiana vs. Texas, 1 p.m.
Virginia vs. Louisiana, 4 p.m.
New York vs. North Carolina, 7 p.m.
