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Gopher State Tournament of Champions

By Jason Moeckel, 07/12/16, 10:15AM CDT

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The 12AA Travel Team captured 3rd place in the 2016 Gopher State Tournament in Sartell July 8-10. Big Willow went 4-1-1, outscoring opponents 33-23 over the weekend. Every player found a way to help the team succeed through a combination of excellent pitching, good defense, bunts and big hits.  The team battled the sun and heat to defeat the number 2 seed in the final game. A throw-out at home from center fielder, Sajan to Carson proved to be a key play that helped seal the victory. In the top of the 6th, Colin drove in the winning run, after Aidan G. walked, stole second and third base. Aiden H. added an insurance run by driving in Colin. Sajan closed the game out with a called third strike, and then he was swarmed by his teammates in celebration. 
 
The 10AA Tournament Team won 6th place in the 2016 Gopher State Tournament in Brooklyn Park July 8-10. Big Willow went 4-2, outscoring their opponents 52-41. After losing a back-and-forth pool play game by 1 run to the other undefeated team in their pool, Big Willow battled their way through the consolation bracket with many close games, some big timely hits, and great pitching. The consolation championship game was another exciting one as the team was able to hold their competition scoreless the last inning, but came up short of clenching the title in the bottom of the sixth.
 
Congratulations boys, your coaches and families are very proud of your effort and hard work!