With a final five-inning score of 12-2 over Thorsby, the Reeltown Rebels are one step closer to the area championship.

“This is huge,” Johnson said. “We are 1-0. I feel like we are peaking at the right time. We are competing on the mound, mixing in good plays in the field and competing at the plate. The talent is there.”

Henry Zimmer is sports editor for The Outlook and Dadeville Record. He may be contacted via email at henry.zimmer@alexcityoutlook.com.