South All Stars World Series Team

One Last Lap Around the Diamond ⚾️

This weekend, the 12U South Fort Myers All Stars stepped onto the field where it all started. One last South Fort Myers Youth Baseball Opening Day as a team. One last walk across the dirt we’ve played on for years, some since T-ball. It meant more this time, as we walked on as a World Series Elite Eight team.

Thank you to Past-President Howard Gold for his leadership, love, and belief in us. Early on, he told us: “If you can get through Okeeheelee, you’re the real deal.” And We did!- not once, but twice to win the State Championship! We played this run for him in his final season after 24 years with South.

To President and “First Lady” Lauren and the board: thank you for honoring us as the most accomplished team in South history (so far 😉). We’re rooting for you in this new era!

Huge shoutout to the 9U and 11U All Stars: we’re proud of your accomplishments last season, and can’t wait to cheer you on this year! To the 10U Boyz: your lemonade stand donation toward our World Series trip meant everything. That kind of selflessness is what South brotherhood is all about. It was an honor to gift you boys with official Branson, Missouri Cal Ripken Baseball World Series shirts as our way of thanking you.

From Sarasota Classic Champions to District Champs, State Champs, Regional Finalists, and World Series Elite Eight in the USA, this ride has been unforgettable. Many of these boys now represent South in their middle school baseball teams at Canterbury and Evangelical Christian School, and top-tier travel teams like Ghost and Turn2. No matter where they go, they’ll always be South at heart.

To the younger players: Keep going. Keep grinding. Don’t quit.
To our coaches and families: Because you believed in us, we believed in ourselves.
To the community: Thank you for riding with us.

This isn’t the end, it’s just the beginning. South Boyz forever! 🌟

The Godfather flew to Missouri to see his boys play- that’s love and dedication like no other. Congratulations 🎉 on 24 years of greatness.

South Fort Myers Youth Baseball legend on his 30 years of service Between innings of Little League at Rutenberg Park, there's one man whose name echoes louder than the cheers.

One month ago today, our South Fort Myers 12U All Stars were recognized by the Board of County Commissioners for a season that will forever be remembered in South history.

Today, we pause to share our deepest condolences with the loved ones of Commissioner Mike Greenwell, whose lifelong dedication to baseball and our community inspired generations. Though we didn’t have the chance to meet him during our recognition, his presence and legacy were deeply felt in that room and will continue to live on across every field in Lee County.

For our boys, it’s always been bigger than baseball, just as it was for Commissioner Mike Greenwell. Thank you to the Lee County Board of County Commissioners for recognizing our boys, and all South Fort Myers All Stars for their once-in-a-lifetime season. 💙⚾

📸: Lee County Government

Happy National Coaches Day! Our guys are the best in the game- Coach Ryan, Coach Dave and Coach Charlie!

Check out this Student Spotlight on our Boyz! 🌟 Thank you, Lexington Middle School.

Check out our Q1 Newsletter!
https://tinyurl.com/Lexingtonfallnews

💙A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Community Sponsors 💙

To the amazing families from our South community who supported our 12U All Stars’ journey to the 2025 Cal Ripken Baseball World Series, in Branson, Missouri at the Ballparks of America- we thank you, we appreciate you, and we are so grateful!

Because of you, our players were able to focus on the game, make memories that will last a lifetime, and show the heart and brotherhood that makes South Fort Myers Youth Baseball so special.

Forever grateful… From the Boyz of South!

Thank you to our 🎟️ Raffle Sponsors 🎟️ for their contributions to our event at Bucketts Wings & More: Buckett’s Baseball Fundraiser Event + Howard Gold Retirement ⚾💙

Your generous contributions made our event a huge success! From helping send off our 12U All Stars to the Cal Ripken Baseball World Series in Branson, Missouri at the Ballparks of America 🇺🇸 to honoring Howard Gold’s incredible legacy, your support made the night unforgettable!

We are so grateful for your generosity and commitment to our players and community!



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BASE HITS win games!!! Thank you to our BASE HIT sponsors for making the Boyz’ dreams come true!

Your support helped our 2025 South Fort Myers 12U All Stars step up to the plate and compete at the Cal Ripken Baseball World Series at Ballparks of America in Branson, Missouri!

Every contribution made a difference and helped build the foundation for their success on and off the field. We are grateful for your support!

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Thank you to our HOME RUN sponsors! ⚾💙

Your support made our 2025 South Fort Myers 12U All Stars’ journey to the Cal Ripken Baseball World Series possible in Branson, Missouri at the Ballparks of America! 🇺🇸

Your generosity gave these Boyz the opportunity to represent their hometown, compete at the highest level, and create memories that will last a lifetime. We are forever grateful!

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