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VFW 14U STATE BASEBALL TOURNAMENT

On Friday, August 8, Wagner traveled to Clear Lake to participate in the Bravo Division of the VFW 14U State Baseball Tournament. The first part of this tournament was pool play. In game one we took on Sisseton.
Jacob Kotab pitching during the opening game.

STATEBOUND FOR THE 14U TEENERS

On Tuesday, July 29, the Wagner Post 7319 VFW 14U teeners played host to Elk Point-Jefferson to start their post-season in what was to be a doubleheader but was shortened to a single game due to weather.
The Wagner Teener team defeated Elk Point to earn a spot at the State Tournament this coming weekend. Players and coaches are back row, from left: Coach Matt Slaba, Austin DeVries, Mason Milk, Jackson Woods, Landon Ronfeldt, Connor Gabel, Alex Reiter, Coa

JUNIOR REGIONS AT TABOR

The Wagner Post 11 junior legion squad traveled to Tabor on July 28 and 29 to take part in the Region 4B tournament. This tournament was pool play with the other three teams participating being Tabor, Scotland- Menno-Freeman-Canistota, and Winner.

AVON 10U EARN SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD

The Avon 10U Baseball team had an incredible experience at the South Dakota 10U State Baseball Tournament in Elkton held July 18th–20th. Despite being on the younger side of the division, they played with impressive determination and skill, finishing the tournament with a strong 4-2 record.
Team members are, back row from left: Coach Dwight Brandt, Coach Kenny Podzimek, and Coach Nathan Schultz; middle row: Bode Podzimek, Parker Cihak, Beckett Schultz, Blake Olson, and Jaden Ratzlaff; front row: Jorden Ratzlaff, Jayden Corey,EliOlson,KarsonK

SOUTHEAST ELITE EARNS RUNNER-UP IN STATE 12U CLASS C TOURNAMENT

On July 19th and 20th, the Southeast Elite battled 16 other East river 12U softball teams for the 12U Rec state title. In game one, the Elite took on the Pheasants from Parker. The Elite scored one in the first when Emersyn Haenfler singled, stole second and scored on a single by Rowan Brandt.
Team members are, back row from left: Coach Paul Kuhlman, Sydney Johnson, Ashley Soukup, Harper Kracht, Rowan Brandt, Kensley DeVries, Johanna Namminga, Stella Ratzlaff, Shaeleigh Grant, Lydia Lane, Coach Haynes; front row: Whitley Wolf, Emersyn Haenfler,

TEENERS FINAL REGULAR SEASON GAME

On Monday, July 21, the VFW Post 7319 14U teeners played their final regular season competition as they traveled to Corsica for one 7-inning game. Jacob Kotab was the starting pitcher and allowed one earned run on two hits while striking out one.
Colton Zephier pitching. Photos by Mieke Slaba.
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