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Youth baseball: South Fort Myers 9-10s win District 9 title

After belting a two-run home run in the first inning, South Fort Myers 9-10 All-Star Peyton Carr gets a high-five from manager Jess Mesmer during the District 9 championship on July 6, 2012 at Fleishman Regional Sports Complex in Fort Myers. Kevin Johnson/Staff

Photo by KEVIN JOHNSON

After belting a two-run home run in the first inning, South Fort Myers 9-10 All-Star Peyton Carr gets a high-five from manager Jess Mesmer during the District 9 championship on July 6, 2012 at Fleishman Regional Sports Complex in Fort Myers. Kevin Johnson/Staff

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  • The South Fort Myers 9-10 All-Stars celebrate after the final out in the District 9 championship on July 6, 2012 at Fleishman Regional Sports Complex in Fort Myers. South edged Cape Coral American, 19-15, in nine innings. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • After belting a two-run home run in the first inning, South Fort Myers 9-10 All-Star Peyton Carr gets a high-five from manager Jess Mesmer during the District 9 championship on July 6, 2012 at Fleishman Regional Sports Complex in Fort Myers. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • South Fort Myers 9-10 All-Stars Christian Kearns, right, and George Boring, center, welcome home teammate Peyton Carr after Carr's two-run home run against Cape Coral American in the first inning of the District 9 championship on July 6, 2012 at Fleishman Regional Sports Complex in Fort Myers. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Cape Coral American 9-10 All-Star A.J. Marinello fires a pitch against South Fort Myers during the District 9 championship on July 6, 2012 at Fleishman Regional Sports Complex in Fort Myers. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • South Fort Myers fans cheer as Zach Thomas scores a run against Cape Coral American during the District 9 championship for 9-10 All-Stars on July 6, 2012 at Fleishman Regional Sports Complex in Fort Myers. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • South Fort Myers 9-10 All-Star Ben Slater safely slides into third base as he is tagged by Cape Coral American's Mac Moise during the District 9 championship on July 6, 2012 at Fleishman Regional Sports Complex in Fort Myers. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • South Fort Myers 9-10 All-Star Kelle Grau makes contact against Cape Coral American during the District 9 championship on July 6, 2012 at Fleishman Regional Sports Complex in Fort Myers. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • South Fort Myers 9-10 outfielder Ben Slater fields a single against Cape Coral American during the District 9 championship on July 6, 2012 at Fleishman Regional Sports Complex in Fort Myers. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • South Fort Myers 9-10 All-Star Peyton Carr delivers a pitch during a relief appearance against Cape Coral American during the District 9 championship on July 6, 2012 at Fleishman Regional Sports Complex in Fort Myers. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Cape Coral American center fielder Dylan Gabor makes a running catch against South Fort Myers during the District 9 championship on July 6, 2012 at Fleishman Regional Sports Complex in Fort Myers. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • South Fort Myers 9-10 All-Star Josh Mesmer delivers a pitch against Cape Coral American during the District 9 championship on July 6, 2012 at Fleishman Regional Sports Complex in Fort Myers. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • South Fort Myers 9-10 All-Star Peyton Carr is greeted by his teammates after hitting a two-run home run against Cape Coral American in the first inning of the District 9 championship on July 6, 2012 at Fleishman Regional Sports Complex in Fort Myers. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • The South Fort Myers 9-10 All-Stars are all smiles after winning the District 9 championship on July 6, 2012 in Fort Myers. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • The South Fort Myers 9-10 All-Stars celebrate after winning the District 9 championship thanks to a 19-15 win in nine innings against Cape Coral American on July 6, 2012 at Fleishman Regional Sports Complex in Fort Myers. Kevin JohnsonStaff
  • The South Fort Myers 9-10 All-Stars begin their triumphant trek around the park with the District 9 banner after South edged Cape Coral American, 19-15, in the championship on July 6, 2012 at Fleishman Regional Sports Complex in Fort Myers. Kevin Johnson/Staff

It took nine innings, but South Fort Myers prevailed in the District 9 championship, 19-15, against Cape Coral American on Friday night.

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