Two local teams were crowned champions over the Holiday weekend. At top is the American League Division Champions of the KOA Campground Bluffton Jr. League.
Pictured from left to right are: Front row, Colin Nunley, Tristan Hanford, Wes Kunkel, Bear Sprunger, and Ryan McPherson. Back row, Coach Ben Sprunger, Kole Kiefer, Hayden Barton, Carter Lehman, Karter Gerber, Coach Eric Kiefer, and Coach Bill Mettler. Not pictured, Coach Matt Beste, Riker Bester, and Isaac Gruss.
Above, the Indiana Bandits 17/18 and under team won the 2023 World Baseball Academy Hoosier Classic Wooden Bat Champions, outscoring opponents 24-11. Pictured from left to right: Front row, Cody Rowles, Eli Garrett, Austin Lewis, Riley Stewart, Owen Wanner, and Keagen Combs. Back row: Coach Tim Garrett, Isaac Wilson, Gavin Krull, Trey Bodenheimer, Caleb Hirschfeld, Andrew Onuegbu, Brody Lewis, and Coach James King. Not pictured: Coach Doug Pressler, Drew Pressler. (Photos provided)