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South of the James Ball Club anchors youth baseball and softball in Powhatan
South of the James Ball Club has quickly become a home base for youth baseball and softball in Powhatan County. Established in 2021 as a 501(c)(3), the program serves players roughly ages 4–18 and draws families from Powhatan and nearby communities [1].The club aligns its teams with national bodies, operating under the Cal Ripken/Babe Ruth and Dixie Baseball umbrellas. That framework connects local players to familiar rulesets, development pathways, and tournament play [1].Powhatan got a showcase in July 2022 when the county hosted the Babe Ruth 16–18 Virginia State Tournament, with South of the James handling host duties and welcoming high-level teen baseball to town [3].Families can find registration, schedules, and league updates on the club’s Sports Connect site, with additional announcements and photos on its official Facebook page [1][2].