This Week: Tate Hosts 25th Annual Aggie Classic

March 19, 2018

The 25th Annual Aggie Classic Baseball tournament is scheduled to get underway today and continue through Thursday.

This year’s tournament has captivated the interest of teams from Oklahoma, Arkansas, Alabama, Tennessee and Florida. Last year’s Aggie Classic tournament Champion, Tate High School Aggies, will return as the tournament host and to defend their title.

The Tate Baseball Boosters will serve as the host of this year’s  tournament. Nineteen teams will play at Tate, Escambia, West Florida, Choctawhatchee and Navarre High schools, Pensacola State College and the University of West Florida.

This year’s tournament will include 19 teams, 15 of which made their respective 2017 playoff series. Of the 15, six schools were regional finalists, four schools were state finalists, three schools played for a sate championship game, with on claiming a state title.

“This year’s field has been diminished in number because of the spring break alignment, but the field we have assembled is as strong as ever.. The commitment by our community and our boosters to put on an event of this magnitude is huge. I am truly thankful for everyone’s assistance. The venues for the games have expanded and are the best diamonds in our area. We are looking forward to a great week of competition,” said Tate Baseball head coach Karl Jernigan.

Tournament passes are available for $30. Daily admission is $10, with free admission for children under five. No passes will be accepted.

A site schedule is below, click to enlarge.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under News, Sports