LITTLE LEAGUE: Northern 11U drops state tournament opener

Midland Northern's Noah Curran connects with the ball against Lubbock Western 07/07/2022 at John P. Butler Park. Tim Fischer/Reporter-TelegramTim Fischer/Midland Reporter-TelegramABILENE – Northern Little League dropped its opener 2-1 to Hewitt Midway during the 11-and-under Texas West State Little League Tournament, Wednesday at Kirby Lake Park.Northern flied out with the bases loaded to end the game. Northern will face Corpus Christi Oil Belt in an elimination game at 5 p.m. Thursday. Texas West State Little League Tournament At Kirby Lake Park/Wylie Little League, Abilene 9-11 year olds Wednesday, July 13 First round Game 1: San Antonio McAllister Park 13, Corpus Christi Oil Belt 3 Game 2: Hewitt Midway 2, Midland Northern 1 Thursday, July 14 Winner's bracket final Game 3: McAllister Park vs.