CHERRYVILLE — Wayne County American Legion Post 11 begins play in the North Carolina American Legion state tournament at 4 p.m. on Saturday against High Point Post 87 at Fraley Field in Cherryville.

The eight-team, double-elimination tournament goes through Wednesday.

Post 11 (30-9) has lost in the finals of the North Carolina American Legion state tournament four times since 2002, including a 5-2 loss to Fuquay Post 116 last season.