Southwest Wins Twelve Year Old's All Star Tourney

The Host was the Most, Now Comes the State Tournament

July 13, 2008       Leave a Comment
By: Kevin Leahy

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The familiar SWLL supporters tee-shirts were worn proudly by many parents and reletives.
(MyBayCity Photo by Kevin Leahy)

Lets play ball! SWLL will be representing and hosting the state tournament starting Friday.
(MyBayCity Photo by Kevin Leahy)




In a familiar rivalry, host South West Little League twelve year old all-stars took on North West for all the marbles and the opportunity to represent Bay City in the State regional tournament hosted right here in Bay City starting Friday.

In a classic familiar battle that had Northwest jump out to a 4-0 lead over their host, Southwest would not be denied as they came roaring back to win 11-5 in dramatic last inning heroics and remain unbeaten in tournament play.

The win vaults Southwest into the state tournament on the 18th held at Southwest and Northeast Little League fields.

The SWLL dugout was all smiles throughout the tourney.
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This Southwest team is no stranger to pressure cooker games as this team finished first in the state as ten year olds, third in the state tournament as eleven year olds and now have another chance to bring home the big trophy and play in the Little League World Series if they keep winning...and they do know how to win.

"There's no luck involved, Its all about encouraging the kids to play how they are capable of playing and having the courage and confidence to win," said coach Mike Freed during action when his team was down 5-2 against Northwest.

Scott Badour fires one in against SELL in their opening win.
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That courage and confidence was apparent as they showed nerves of steel going into the final inning down 5-3.

"No pressure, no pressure, this is what its all about," repeated coach Freed.

Northwest had there number one closer Brett Adcock on the mound in the sixth to seal there win and get to the re-match tournament Championship the following day.

With a runner on second Southwest's Scott Badour hit a line shot off the wrist of Adcock. Seth Freed scored from second and Adcock had to leave the game.

SWLL started the tournament with a 16-1 win over SELL.
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Southwest has many strong hitters and it showed as they continued to slug the ball around the field scoring seven runs in the final stanza.

Scott Badour of SWLL cranks out a hit during their opening game against SELL.
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Starting Southwest pitcher Brian Feinauer didn't get the win after giving up his duties to Justin Gorr in the third inning but he contributed at the plate finishing with two hits and two RBI's.

This scene was repeated often during tournament action for SWLL as they went undefeated in qualifying for the state tournament.
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Southwest's Taylor Schepper carried a big stick and enjoyed his spot in the line-up as he finished with three hits and scored three times.

The winners trot after the game became familiar.
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Gorr and Freed both scored two times for Southwest. Charles Proctor had a great game for Northwest as he started their scoring and finished with two hits and scored twice.

The State tournament kicks off Thursday with team check ins at Southwest field and play begins Friday at 11AM at Northeast and Noon at Southwest with four consecutive games being played at each facility.

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