The Moncks Corner American Legion Post 126 baseball team wrapped up its 2026 season with a 3‑10 record, finishing behind Florence Post 1, which captured the Coastal League title with a 17‑3 mark. While the final ledger was far from the winning side, the schedule offered a crucible of competition that stretched the young roster.
Coach Pierce Stresses Experience
Coach Ryan Pierce told teammates that the value of the season lay not in the win column but in the exposure to college‑level pitching and hitting, a lesson that will shape the players’ development in the years ahead.
Among the mound staff, Elige Matthews, Dylan Brinker and Dayton Cloer emerged as the most reliable arms, each shouldering a share of the innings and showing the ability to keep opposing offenses in check despite the scoreboard.
At the plate, Jacob Glover and Sumter Moorer led the team’s production, driving in six and five runs respectively. Mason Geiger’s flawless on‑base percentage — reaching base in both of his plate appearances — provided a steady spark, while Zachary Jimenez posted a .625 OBP over double‑digit appearances, underscoring his knack for getting on base.
Dayton Cloer was the team’s most prolific scorer, crossing the home‑plate five times and adding eight runs to his tally, a testament to his speed and situational awareness.
Coastal League Standings
Florence Post 1 closed the league schedule at 11‑1, a dominant performance that left the rest of the circuit scrambling to keep pace. Summerville and Manning Santee Post 68 each finished at 8‑4, illustrating a tightly contested race for the second‑place spots.
Looking ahead, the coaching staff plans to build on the experience gained, targeting improvements in pitching depth and offensive consistency. With a core of returning players and a handful of promising newcomers, Post 126 hopes to turn the lessons of 2026 into a competitive edge for the next season.