Written by
Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Editor
Dickinson, North Dakota – The Charleston Fighting Squirrels defeated Eden Prairie, Minnesota 4 – 1 to become the Midwest Plains Regional Champions on Sunday evening. It also secured them a second straight trip to the Senior Babe Ruth World Series.
Charleston defeated Holyoke, Colorado 11 -1 Thursday, Eden Prairie 3 – 1 Friday and Dickinson 9 – 0 on Saturday to finish the pool play. They then defeated Oskaloosa, Iowa 4 – 1 in the Midwest Regional Semifinal on Sunday afternoon. The Squirrels with an impressive record of 40 – 16 will have two weeks off before traveling to Washington to compete in the World Series.
The Fighting Squirrels scored two runs in the first inning to jump out in front of Eden Prairie scoring again in the 4th and 5th innings to secure the win. Eden Prairie’s rallied in the 2nd inning hitting a home run.
Jarrett Sandlin from Sikeston, Missouri earned the win for Charleston.
The Squirrels will return to Charleston on Tuesday before making their trip to Ephrata, Washington to compete in the World Series August 7th – 14th. This will be Minner’s 3rd trip to the World Series in 10 years of coaching the organization.
Final Score Charleston 4 Eden Prairie 1
Eden Prairie 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 - 1 3 2
Charleston 2 0 0 0 1 1 x - 4 9 1
WP – Jarrett Sandlin. LP – Alex Beneke. HR – Aaron Kerber (EP). 2B – Colton Hampton (CH), Ryan fortner (CH). Multiple Hits – Matt Ulrich 2-3 (CH), Colton Hampton 2-3 (CH); Aaron Kerber 2-3 (EP).
Shown in the photo are Dexter's Austin Aldridge, Chandler Young, Jason Mattison, and Brad Potts. Thank you Jason Mattison, Sr. for the great photo!
Written by
Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Editor
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Kennett, Missouri - You might expect a two-sport high school athlete to move on to college with a full-ride scholarship, but that was not in the immediate future for Kevonte Mitchell of Kennett, Missouri. Though he did sign with the Southeast Missouri Redhawks, he couldn’t pass up the opportunity to play for the Chicago Cubs.
Kevonte is having the time of his life. "It feels great to be a Cub! I love this organization and the people in it," Mitchell stated.
Mitchell was selected by the Chicago Cubs in the 13th round of the 2014 MLB June Amateur Draft as an outfielder and designated hitter. He was the 379th overall pick of the draft.
“It was the best day of my life,” commented Mitchell when he heard his named called.
He was a star athlete at Kennett High School, playing both basketball and baseball for the Indians. At 6’4” and 185 lbs he batted .440 for Kennett’s baseball team as a senior. He tallied 23 RBIs, 33 runs including 7 doubles, 2 triples, and 4 homeruns.
Mitchell is young to be drafted at only 18 years of age, but his decision to play professional was not difficult! With just a little specialized training he has the potential to make a great ballplayer for the Cubs.
We wish Kevonte much success with his future endeavors! We hope to see you on the field!!
Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Editor
The T.S. Hill Middle School Lady ‘Cats won the 2014 Summer Volleyball League Tournament for Junior High Division. Congratulations!!
Teams competing in the tournament included 7th and 8th graders from Trinity Lutheran, Scott City, Oak Ridge, Advance, SVS, St. Mary, and Woodland.
Cassidy Freed represented the only 7th grader on the team. Way to go!
Shown in the photo are Chaylea Mosby, Emily Smith, Jerrica Porter, Hannah Bollinger, Macy Roper, Katelyn Parker, Rae Ann Riddle, Malia Cook, and Cassidy Freed.
Written by
Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Editor
Dickinson, North Dakota – The Charleston Fighting Squirrels have traveled a long way to compete in the Midwest Plains Regional tournament in Dickinson, North Dakota.
Charleston is scheduled to compete in a four-team pool with Dickinson, Holyoke of Colorado, and Eden Prairie Black of Minnesota.
On Thursday afternoon at 2:30 p.m. the Squirrels will take the field against Holyoke. They will then play at 2:30 on Friday against Eden Prairie Black and then on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. they take on the host team Dickinson.
The other four-team pool consists of Oskaloosa, Iowa; Lyons, Kansas; Eden Prairie Red, Minnesota; and Fargo, North Dakota.
The top finisher in each pool will advance to a single elimination four team championship bracket. The semifinals will be played on Sunday at noon and 2:30 p.m.
The Midwest Plains Regional Championship game is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday.The Squirrels will try to once again become the Midwest Plains Regional Champs. Last year they defeated Oskaloosa to move on to the Senior Babe Ruth World Series. This year's World Series will be held in Ephrata, Washington in August.
To follow the Squirrels live tune in to 107.1. Larry Smith will be broadcasting each game.
