Go South (Va-NC). Their non_WWBA events are in the South where there are more recruiters.
He began to be followed while playing for the Richmond Braves National Team (2 seasons @$1,800each), and later picked up by a Tampa Team (no Cost).
Since the events in the south are heavily recruited (pre-Covid). We would be on the road Thursday evenings.
I-95 and Waffle House were my best friend (Time it so you get through DC-Richmond by 2pm during the week: Sunday's were a bear, but we had to do what we had to do.
These teams didn't practice, so kit may be good to join a local team at an older age (wood bat only), just for reps.
My son wanted to play at a HIGH-Level program and attended UF. He was drafted out of HS as well.
Again, he was not on a radar until he went south.
Good Hunting.