Meridian 12U All-Stars rally support for World Series run
Published 5:30 pm Friday, July 25, 2025
- The Meridian 12U All-Stars sold lemonade at Dumont Plaza Friday as it works to raise funds for an upcoming trip to the Cal Ripken World Series in Missouri. Photo by Thomas Howard
The Meridian 12U All-Star baseball team held a lemonade fundraiser in downtown Meridian Friday as the team works to raise funds for an upcoming trip to the World Series.

Taylan Hayes does pushups after receiving a donation for the Meridian 12U All-Stars baseball team on Friday in downtown Meridian. Photo by Thomas Howard
The team, which is made up of students from Meridian and Lauderdale County Schools, took home the top spot in the Southwest Regional Championship to earn a spot in the national competition. The players will next head to Branson, Missouri to take Part in the Cal Ripken World Series.
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For more information about the All-Stars or how to support the team, find the team’s Facebook page, 2025 Meridian MS 12U All-Stars, Cal Ripken Southwest Regional Champs.