State baseball tourney in Lee County through 2018
The Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) and Lee County have agreed on a three-year extension to continue as host of the Florida High School Baseball State Championships.
“Some of the premier high school baseball players, coaches and teams in the nation are on display during the Florida High School Baseball State Championships and partnering with Lee County guarantees us an elite facility for this event,” said FHSAA Executive Director Dr. Roger Dearing. “It’s been a pleasure to work with the representatives of Lee County Sports Development and Lee County Sports and Recreation during the past three years and we look forward to continuing the relationship.”
The 2016 tournament is slated for May 11-14 and 18-21 at jetBlue Park, the Spring Training home of the Boston Red Sox. Each championship is a four-team, single-elimination competition in nine classifications.
“The return of the Florida High School Baseball State Champion-ships is a huge win for our community,” said Jeff Mielke, executive director of Lee County Sports Develop-ment. “We’re grateful and honored that the FHSAA selected Lee County to once again host the state tournament for an additional three years. Their decision truly reflects the confidence and long-standing relationships that we’ve built as well as the service we provide to the association, players, coaches and families. We look forward to continuing to provide the players and coaches with the opportunity to play in a top-notch, professional setting and to provide a great fan experience for guests.”
For additional information, call 239-344-5201 or visit www.leeparks.org.