Blair Little League's All-Stars advanced onto the second weekend of the Nebraska State Minors Division Tournament with last Friday, Saturday and Sunday's results.
The All-Stars went 2-1 at Patriot Park and play Cardinal Little League today at 7 p.m. back in Kearney. To secure the opportunity, Blair beat Grand Island on July 11 and Keystone Little League last Sunday. Grayson Mills had four hits to help beat Grand Island 16-5, while pitcher Michael Pakiz recorded 15 outs during the 2-1 win against Keystone.
The Minors All-Stars, however, lost a 10-0 game to Kearney Little League last Saturday, which made the contest against Keystone an elimination game.
If Blair is able to beat Cardinal Little League today, it'll play a semifinals game Saturday. If it loses, it's tourney run will be done.
The Minors team is coached by Nick Swaney, Tim Anderson and Trent Hansen.
Little League Majors fall in Kearney
Blair Little League's Majors Division team went 0-2 at state in Kearney last weekend.
The All-Stars lost an 11-1 game July 11 to Twin Valley Little League first before a 12-2 loss Saturday loss to Kearney. The team was coached by Bubba Ratfield, Seth Raymond and Jake Raymond.
Cubs, FCYSO team compete at state
Four Washington County youth baseball teams played during Nebraska USSSA AA State Tournaments last weekend, too.
The age 14 and younger Blair Cubs went 2-3 in their tourney, besting the Millard United Legends Black 8-6 and the Norfolk Steel squad 3-2.
In 11U play, a Cubs team went 3-1. It beat the Ord Generals 14-3, a Mustangs team 7-2 and the MBA Cyclones Black lineup 7-4.
Both a Cubs and Fort Calhoun Pioneers team played in an age 10 and younger AA Tournament, too. The Blair squad was 4-1 with victories against the Battle Black (9-3), St. Columbkille Crusaders White (12-8), Waverly Riptide Blue (9-6) and the Omaha Suburban Stampede Navy (17-1).
The 10U Pioneers, meanwhile, went 2-1. They beat the Papillion Wreckers 7-5 and the Gretna Thunder White 12-2.
Lastly, a 9U Cubs team went 0-2-1 in state tourney play. It tied the Storm Chaser Blue squad, 12-12, according to usssa.com.
