SAL1 Kannapolis Cannon Ballers

High School Tournament to Start Wednesday

Published on April 2, 2013 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Kannapolis Cannon Ballers News Release


KANNAPOLIS, N.C. (April 2, 2013) - This week's F&M Bank High School Baseball Classic tournament will now begin on Wednesday, April 3, one day earlier than previously scheduled, to accommodate a rainy forecast later in the week. All games will be moved up one day, and Saturday will be used as a rain date if necessary.

The tournament features an expanded field as 10 schools from Cabarrus and Rowan counties will face off over three days to find out which county will lay claim to the Classic Cup and county bragging rights. Tickets are only $6 for adults, $5 for students and seniors, and children under 4 will be admitted free. A 3-day Tournament Pass is only $15 for adults and $12 for students and seniors.

This season, East Rowan, West Rowan, South Rowan, Carson and Salisbury high schools will represent Rowan County. Northwest Cabarrus, A.L. Brown, Mt. Pleasant, J.M. Robinson and Concord will participate from Cabarrus County. CMC-NorthEast Stadium will host five games a day during the tournament, beginning at 9 a.m. and running through the final contest which is slated for 7 p.m. The F&M Bank High School Baseball Classic schedule is as follows:

Wednesday, April 3

9:00 AM- Mt. Pleasant vs. Carson

11:30 PM- Concord vs. West Rowan

2:00 PM- J.M. Robinson vs. East Rowan

4:30 PM- NW Cabarrus vs. S. Rowan

7:00 PM- A.L. Brown vs. Salisbury

Thursday, April 4

9:00 AM- Northwest Cabarrus vs. Carson

11:30 AM- JM Robinson vs. Salisbury

2:00 PM- A.L. Brown vs. West Rowan

4:30 PM- Mt. Pleasant vs. East Rowan

7:00 PM- Concord vs. South Rowan

Friday, April 5

9:00 AM- Concord vs. Salisbury

11:30 AM- J.M. Robinson vs. Carson

2:00 PM- A.L. Brown vs. South Rowan

4:30 PM- Mt. Pleasant vs. West Rowan

7:00 PM- Northwest Cabarrus vs. East Rowan

Saturday, April 6

Rain Date

The Kannapolis Intimidators are preparing for the team's 19th season of professional baseball in the community and 13th as an affiliate of the Chicago White Sox. The 2013 season home opener is on April 11 at CMC-NorthEast Stadium, located off I-85 at exit 63. Single-game tickets are currently available on-line for will-call orders only. For ticket information, please contact the F&M Bank Box Office at (704) 932-3267 or visit our website at www.IntimidatorsBaseball.com.




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