[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 158 (Thursday, September 29, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E994]
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  THE BLYTHEWOOD MINORS BASEBALL TEAM WIN THE DIXIE YOUTH WORLD SERIES

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                            HON. JOE WILSON

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 29, 2022

  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam Speaker, I am honored to 
recognize the South Carolina Blythewood Minors baseball team for their 
win of both the state AAA baseball youth championship and the Dixie 
Youth World Series.
  For the first time in nearly 50 years, a South Carolina Blythewood 
Youth Baseball team won the World Series title with a 10-3 win over 
Alabama. This is an incredible victory for not just the thirteen 
players, Head Coach Marshall Dinkins, and Assistant Coaches, Matt 
O'Donnell, Justin Blackwelder, and Fred Cruz, but also for their 
families and the entire Blythewood community who have supported them 
all along. Throughout their sixteen-game stretch, the team and coaches 
worked hard in preparing for this big championship.
  Since the age of seven, this was a dream for many of the players to 
one day achieve this impressive title. The win was especially 
meaningful for Coach Dinkins, as he played in the league himself a few 
decades ago.
  Founded in the mid-1970s, the Blythewood Youth Baseball and Softball 
League has unified the community. Beginning with the building of the 
original baseball field, the team continues to bring families together 
weekly to cheer on the young players. This kind of abundant support 
exists throughout the Blythewood community, and I know they could not 
be more excited about the title earned by their team.
  This first-time victory of the Dixie Youth World Series by the 
Blythewood team is well-deserved, and I congratulate the team, coaches, 
families, and community for all their hard work, making the kids' dream 
come true.

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