ARCHER LODGE, N.C. — Fresh off one of the most dominant district tournament performances in recent memory, the Johnston County Little League 12U All-Star softball team will begin its pursuit of a North Carolina state championship Monday night when the North Carolina Little League 12U Softball State Tournament gets underway in Archer Lodge.
Johnston County advanced to the state tournament after overwhelming its district competition, winning three consecutive games by scores of 17-0, 22-0 and 22-0 while not allowing a single run.
The local all-stars will open tournament play at 7:30 p.m. Monday, July 6, against Blue Ridge Mountains Little League at Archer Lodge Town Park…