The Blythewood Blues. (l- r) Front row - Hayden Banks, Zach Callahan, Chase Ransdall, and Matt Brazell; Second row - Spencer Branham, Jo Jo Johnson, Parker Smith, Brandon Burris, and Demetric Gray; Third row - Coach Joe Johnson, Adam Lail, Joe Haas, Coach Greg Banks, and Coach Mark Brazell. The Blythewood Blues, 13U AAU team, will take their first stab at the USSSA World Series title coming up July 15- 21 in Pensacola, Florida.

The team just started playing together about this time last year, and won several tournaments on the way to a shot at a world title.

The Blues placed second in the Lower State Championship. They are anxious to get to Florida to represent the state of S.C.

To help send the Blues to Pensacola, send donations to: Blythewood Blues, PO Box 290123, Columbia, SC 29229.

For additional information, contact: Mark Brazell, Head Coach at 803-528-8757 or Erica Gray, Scorekeeper at 803-351-3324.