DHS Baseball Team to Play in Showcase Event

Ten high school baseball tams from Gwinnett and Forsyth counties will compete in a two-day, five-game event Friday and Saturday at Coolray Field in Lawrenceville.

On March 8-9, teams from South Gwinnett, Mountain View, Lanier, North Gwinnett, Providence Christian, Duluth, Collins Hill, Brookwood, North Forsyth and Peachtree Ridge will take to the diamond in the event's debut.

“We’ve had singular events before, showcasing some top high school baseball teams in the area,” Gwinnett Braves General Manager North Johnson said in a news release. “Through the efforts of the community and our staff, we have expanded to welcome the largest high school showcase in the history of Coolray Field. We want Coolray Field to be an outlet for the entire county and surrounding areas so they can take part in this one-of-a-kind experience."

The schedule of games is:

March 8, 4 p.m.: South Gwinnett vs. Mountain View

March 8, 6:30 p.m.: Lanier vs. North Gwinnett

March 9, 2 p.m.: Providence Christian vs. Duluth

March 9, 4:30 p.m.: Collins Hill vs. Brookwood

March 9, 7 p.m.: North Forsyth vs. Peachtree Ridge

Tickets are on sale now. Two-day passes can be purchased for $15. Adult tickets are $10, and student tickets with ID are $5. For more information, contact the Coolray Field box office at 678-277-0340 or visit gwinnettbraves.com.