The Knothole Foundation is thrilled to host its annual three-day event — Westside Story — at the Richard “Stick” Williams Dream Fields and Education Center in West Charlotte (April 8-10) during spring break.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: Beginning on Wednesday, April 8 at 9:00 AM, and running through Friday, April 10, The Stick will host high school baseball teams competing in a fun and competitive tournament, a pro-style workout, a middle school baseball game, as well as a special softball pitching academy with student athletes from the West Charlotte area.
The softball pitching academy will run from Monday, April 6 to Wednesday, April 8.
SCHOOLS COMPETING: The following six high school baseball teams that will compete in this year’s Westside Story tournament: West Meck, West Charlotte, Phillip O. Berry Academy of Technology, Albemarle High School, Jackson Day High School, and Garinger High School.
Last year’s winning team was Phillip O. Berry Academy of Technology (photo below).
LUNCH & LEARN: Each of the days will feature a “Lunch & Learn” with guest speakers and more. More info on speakers to be announced soon.
DAY 1 SCHEDULE OF GAMES:
9:00 AM
Baseball Field #1 – West Meck vs West Charlotte
Baseball Field #3 – Phillip O. Berry vs Garinger
11:30 PM
Lunch and Learn
Negro Leagues
1:00 PM
Baseball Field #1 – Phillip O. Berry vs Albemarle
Baseball Field #3 – Jackson Day vs West Meck
3:30 PM
Baseball Field #1 – Jackson Day vs. West Charlotte
Baseball Field #3 – Albemarle vs. Jackson Day
A schedule of teams/games for Day 2 will be announced after Day 1.
CHAMPIONSHIP GAME: The championship baseball game will take place at 6:00 PM on Thursday, April 9 with ceremonial first pitches, a special National Anthem performance, and more scheduled.
WHERE: All events during Westside Story will take place at the Richard “Stick” Williams Dream Fields and Education Center, located at 7531 Tuckaseegee Rd., Charlotte, NC 28214.
