The Lutz Little League 9- and 10-year-olds won the Section 4 championship July 15 at the Land O’ Lakes Recreation Complex, earning a state berth. Lutz got past teams from South Brandon, Plant City and Buffalo Creek to earn the title with a 3-1 record.
The Northwest Hillsborough County program defeated Buffalo Creek 8-6 the morning of July 14. Lutz lost an 11-9 contest to South Brandon later that night, which included a six-hour rain delay.
The marathon games continued July 15 with a seven-hour contest against Plant City, which included a venue change.
The title game started at the Land O’ Lakes Recreation Complex, but finished at Dade City Little League because of bad weather in Central Pasco County. Lutz came out on top of the championship contest 11-5.
Lutz played at the state tournament in Fort Lauderdale July 21 to 23, but results were not available by press time.
–Cameron Valdez
