ASHEBORO — Wayne County Post 11 opened play in the American Legion Southeast Regional with a 3-0 win over San Juan, Puerto Rico on Wednesday afternoon at McCrary Park in Asheboro.

Everett Johnson got Post 11 on the scoreboard with an RBI groundout in the bottom of the first inning.

Johnson’s triple in the home half of the fourth inning scored Davis Albert to extend Wayne County’s lead to 2-0. Johnson later scored on an error.

Johnson finished with two hits and two RBI. Post 11 starting pitcher Casey Culbreth pitched a complete game shutout with 13 strikeouts while surrendering just two hits.

Wayne County (41-9) faces Troy, AL at 4:30 on Thursday. The game can be heard by visiting sportstone.net and live stats can be viewed by visiting the American Legion website.

Troy defeated Jacksonville, FL 4-0 on Wednesday morning.

The winner of the Southeast Regional advances to the American Legion World Series in Shelby.