NATCHEZ — Michael Petty never would have imagined his team would be undefeated, but no one was able to stop the Dianne’s Frame Shop 7- and 8-year-olds.

But with a 13-0 record and a Dixie Youth ages 7 and 8 city championship in hand, the head coach of Dianne’s Frame Shop said the feeling is wonderful.

Dianne’s Frame Shop defeated the Britton& Koontz Bank team 16-7 Monday night at Duncan Park to secure the city title.

“All the kids enjoyed it,” Petty said. “They all had a good game. They hit the ball and made some good defensive plays. I couldn’t have asked for a better game.

“I also couldn’t ask for a better group of kids than what I had tonight. They all put the ball in play.”

Petty said his team helped him experience his first undefeated season in any sport he’s been involved in.

“When we started out, I surely didn’t expect to be (undefeated),” Petty said. “All the kids turned out to be well-mannered and well-natured.

“(Being undefeated) means the world. I’ve never been a part of an undefeated season in anything, and to be a part of it with these kids and these coaches is unreal.”

Petty admitted before the game he felt a little nervous, but his players proved those nerves weren’t needed.

“You never know what the kids will be like, whether they’ll show up ready to play or if they’ve been swimming all day and they’re tired,” Petty said.

“I guess the city championship is the game with the most nerves involved.”

Tripp Cotten, 8, is a team captain for Dianne’s Frame Shop, and he said there was one big reason his team was able to make it to the championship.

“Teamwork,” Cotten said.

As a captain of the team, Cotten said one of his roles is to set an example for his teammates.

“I try to work hard and encourage them,” Cotten said.

B&K Bank finished its season 9-4, and head coach John W. Junkin said the biggest thing that stood out about his team’s season was winning tight ballgames.

“We came out on top of a lot of close games, and it was fun,” Junkin said. “We have a good group of kids, and they really enjoy playing.”

Kyle Helbling, 7, an outfielder for B&K said the close games were fun, as long as his team got the edge.

“Winning them feels good,” he said.