The West Stanly Darlings, who won the District 4 Championship, earned a trip to participate in the NC State Dixie Darlings Championships recently held in Bessemer City. West Stanly was crowned the NC Dixie Darlings State Champion and has now earned a trip to the World Series in Prince George, Virginia to represent Team North Carolina. From left, front row: MacKenzie King, Brantleigh Smith, Illa Eudy, Kamryn Kimrey, Myla Harwood, Emma Riffey; back row: Hadley Carver, Lillie Troutman, Mollie Brown, Coach Michelle King, Coach Jason Carver, Coach Tyler Kimrey, Coach Jordan Burleson, Isabella Hathcock, Cora Barbee, Kaelyn Burleson. The World Series begins July 26 and the team is looking to raise $10,000 to help with new uniforms, lodging and travel expenses. (Contributed)