State Championship Teams

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Wall of Champions

Over the years, 21 teams from Emanuel County have secured state championships, marking an impressive legacy in local sports. Most of these victories were achieved when the recreation department was a joint effort between the city and the county.

The earliest win dates back to 1972 in baseball while the most recent triumphs in 2024 are particularly significant; they were the first championships won under the independently-operated Emanuel County Recreation Department. This historic year not only saw a remarkable three-peat by three different age groups in softball but also a record-breaking eight teams—four baseball and four softball—competing in their respective state tournaments.

  1. 1 2024 14U Girls Softball
  2. 2 2024 12U Girls Softball
  3. 3 2024 8U Softball
  4. 4 2023 14U Softball
  5. 5 2023 12U Softball
  6. 6 2016 Midget Boys Basketball
  7. 7 2010 Midget Boys Basketball
  8. 8 2005 Senior Softball
  9. 9 2005 Junior Softball
  10. 10 2002 Junior Baseball
  11. 11 1999 Senior Baseball
  12. 12 1993 Junior Baseball
  13. 13 1990 Senior Baseball
  14. 14 1988 Senior Baseball
  15. 15 1985 Senior Baseball
  16. 16 1981 Midget Boys Basketball
  17. 17 1977 Senior Baseball
  18. 18 1973 Senior Baseball
  19. 19 1973 Junior Baseball
  20. 20 1973 Midget Boys Basketball
  21. 21 1972 Junior Baseball

Almost 300 individuals from Emanuel County, including former players-turned-coaches, can proudly call themselves champions with some earning the title multiple times. Many of these athletes share familial ties, and numerous have gone on to play at higher levels beyond the local recreation scene, underscoring the department’s role as a true starting point for mastering fundamentals.

All 21 championship teams are enshrined in the lobby of the Connie Kight Gymnasium, and their hardware is on display in the adjoining trophy room. Additionally, the baseball and softball teams are honored on the Wall of Champions, which greets you as you enter the Ronnie Womack Softball Complex.

Another impressive ## baseball, softball, and basketball teams have brought home runner-up trophies since 19##—and with the dedication and talent of our athletes, we’re eagerly looking forward to adding even more to our legacy.