PJL 8U All-Stars 2026

📢Shout-out📢

There are people behind the scenes who never ask for recognition, but without them, so many of our memories would be lost.

A huge thank you to our “un-official” team photographer, Cherie Carr, for sorting through thousands of photos, editing every shot, and capturing the smiles, celebrations, and unforgettable moments from our Georgia 8U All-Star season. We are beyond grateful.

Thank you for your time, your talent, your dedication, and the love you’ve poured into this team. We appreciate you more than words can say. ❤️⚾📸

There are no words to fully describe what this week has meant.

Today, our journey at the Diamond Youth Baseball World Series came to an end with a tough loss to Louisiana. It hurts. There’s no way around that. These boys wanted it so badly, and every player, coach, and family poured their hearts into this tournament.

But when the disappointment fades, I hope these boys remember something much bigger than the final score.

They earned the right to wear GEORGIA across their chest.

Out of every 8U team in our state, they were the ones who fought their way to the top and represented Georgia on one of the biggest stages these young players can experience. That is something no loss can ever take away.

This week wasn’t just about baseball. It was about making lifelong memories, forming friendships with teams from across the country, laughing in hotel hallways, cheering each other on, riding the highs of big wins, learning through tough losses, and experiencing something many kids only dream about.

To our players—you played with heart. You showed grit, determination, resilience, and sportsmanship. You never quit. You represented your families, your community, and the entire state of Georgia with pride. We could not be more proud of each and every one of you.

To our coaches—thank you for the countless hours, the patience, the encouragement, and for believing in these boys every step of the way.

To our families, sponsors, and everyone who supported us from home or traveled to cheer us on—thank you. Every message, every prayer, every cheer from the stands and every livestream view meant more than you’ll ever know.

The World Series may be over for us, but this team will forever be remembered as the boys who became Georgia State Champions and proudly represented our state on the national stage.

Sometimes being a champion isn’t defined by the trophy you bring home. It’s defined by the character you show, the memories you make, and the hearts you touch along the way.

We’re heading home without the ending we hoped for, but we’re heading home with our heads held high.

Once Georgia. Always Georgia.

❤️🤍💙⚾

Let’s goo!!!!
❤️🤍🩵

To every family member, friend, business, team and supporter who purchased a spot or sent a message—thank you. Your generosity helped support this team, but more importantly, your words have meant the world to these boys. Seeing your messages displayed reminds them that an entire community is cheering them on, whether they’re celebrating a win or learning from a loss.

We are incredibly grateful for each and every one of you. Thank you for believing in our players, investing in their experience, and helping create memories they’ll never forget.

From the bottom of our hearts… thank you for being part of our 8U family. We couldn’t do this without you. ❤️💙⚾️

Tomorrow morning, it’s a familiar matchup. ⚾️🔥

⏰ Game Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Georgia vs. Florida

We’ve seen Florida before, and we know they’ll bring their best. Now it’s time to lace ’em up, leave it all on the field, and compete one pitch at a time.

GO GEORGIA! ❤️🤍💙

🏆 WE’RE MOVING ON!! 🏆

GAME 2: ✅ WIN

Georgia 8U takes down Monticello (AR) 9-2 behind a huge team effort! 💪 The bats stayed HOT with 16 hits, and our defense locked it down.

One more day. One more opportunity. We survive and advance!

See y’all tomorrow! Let’s keep making Georgia proud! ❤️🤍💙⚾

🇬🇪➡️⚾️ Next Up: Arkansas!

The journey continues! Perry Junior League 8U, proudly representing Georgia, is back on the field today at 5:30 PM (CT) as we take on Arkansas in the Diamond Youth Baseball World Series.

Our boys are ready to battle, and they need all of Team Georgia behind them! 💪❤️🤍💙

📍 Laurel, Mississippi
⏰ 5:30 PM CT (6:30 PM ET back home in Georgia)

If you’re not here, comment below where you are watching from!!! Let’s rally behind these boys!!! Let’s gooooooo!!!

Reminder: be sure to tune in and cheer these boys on from home! Let’s go, Georgia! 🍑⚾️

No excuses. No sugarcoating it. We didn’t play the baseball we’re capable of in our first game.

But one game doesn’t define this team. These boys are Georgia State Champions for a reason, and they’ll be ready to compete again against Arkansas.

Keep believing. Keep fighting. ❤️🤍💙