Jay-Fidelis Rookie League All-Stars to play in State Tournament in Athens, AL

Front row, from left: Carson Baxley, Nicholas Baxley, Nathan Strickling, Brady Godwin, Rowdy Fretwell, Judson Marcantel, Cooper Willis, Mason Mathis, Mason Jordan, Ethan Pipkin, Jacob Knowles, Clay Norris, Ryan Wells and Reece Partrick. Back row: Stewart Baxley, assistant coach; Brandon Godwin, head coach; Brent Jordan, assistant coach; and Brandon Pipkin, assistant coach.

JAY — The Jay-Fidelis Rookie League All-Star Team recently won the Alabama District 7 Cal Ripken 8U District Tournament at Tom Byrne Park in Atmore, Ala.

What will the team do next?

They will represent the district June 24-28 at the 2016 Alabama 8U Cal Ripken State Tournament in Athens, Ala.

But first, the league seeks donations to offset costs including travel expenses such as gas, lodging and food. All donated money will be divided equally among players' families and will reduce the financial obligation, according to a media release.  

Donors can contribute at www.gofundme.com/29gnstg or write a check payable to Jay Recreation Association* and mail it to Jay Recreation Association, Attn: 8U All-Star Donation, P.O. Box 241, Jay, FL 32565.

This article originally appeared on Santa Rosa Press Gazette: Jay-Fidelis Rookie League All-Stars to play in State Tournament in Athens, AL