House Joint Resolution 373, sponsored by Littleton, honors the Pleasant View 6U All-Stars baseball team for their remarkable achievement in winning the 2024 Dixie Youth Baseball World Series in Walterboro, South Carolina. The team finished the tournament with an impressive record of 7-1 and a season record of 26-4, marking a historic first state title for Pleasant View. Their success included winning the team skills competition and dominating their opponents throughout the season, outscoring them 441-190.
The resolution acknowledges the dedication and hard work of the team members—Demarcus Simmons, Avery Merritt, Colin Garrison, Knox Perryman, Lincoln Carter, Beckham James, Owen Head, Jake Walker, Cortland Whittemore, Carson Sims, K.J. Blackwell, and Lane Davis—as well as the guidance of their coaches, E.J. Sims, Eric Whittemore, Adam Carter, and Eric Sims. The resolution emphasizes the team's role as ambassadors for Tennessee and their potential for future success, ultimately calling for their commendation and recognition in the annals of Tennessee sports history.