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South of The James Ball Club’s O-Zone team claims Virginia title, lines up World Series opener
South of The James Ball Club has quickly become a hub for youth baseball and softball in Powhatan since launching in 2021, organizing recreational teams and player development within the Babe Ruth/Cal Ripken framework [1].This summer, the club’s O-Zone squad broke through as Virginia state champions and secured a World Series berth; the bracket has them opening against the Alabama champions [2].Across the calendar, the program fields baseball and softball teams at multiple ages, keeping families local while raising the standard on area diamonds [1][2].With the O-Zone group headed to the national stage, South of The James carries Powhatan colors into a bigger spotlight and another chance to test itself against elite community programs [2].