Sandpoint All-Stars secure Settler's Day Wood Bat Tournament title
The 12U Sandpoint All Stars won the Settler’s Day Wood Bat Tournament on July 23-25 in Deer Park, Washington. Back row (from left): coach Ricky Klontz, Benson Brown, Chase Miller, Blake Bogadi, coach Robert Bogadi, Carson Resso, Payton Fisher, Daniel Vincent, Vann Tate, coach Brent Eacret, Landon Day, coach John Aexel and Andrew Aexel. Front row (from left): Bode Eacret, Jack Schriber and Logan Iverson.
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Andrew Aexel pitches during the championship game against Brewster on July 25.
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Benson Brown swings during the championship game against Brewster on July 25.
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Blake Bogadi takes a cut during the championship game against Brewster.
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Bode Eacret rounds third and heads toward home during the championship game against Brewster.
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Coach Brent Eacret rallies the team between innings during the championship game against Brewster.
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Carson Resso extends to secure an out at first base during the championship game against Brewster.
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Catcher Jack Schriber prepares to receive a pitch during the championship game against Brewster.
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Landon Day prepares to throw a pitch during the championship game against Brewster.
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Payton Fisher hits a three-run homer in the second inning of the championship game against Brewster.
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Vann Tate rounds third base and heads toward home to score a run during the championship game against Brewster on July 25.
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DEER PARK, Wash. — The 12U Sandpoint All-Stars went 5-0 to claim the Settler's Day Wood Bat Tournament title on July 23-25 in Deer Park, Washington.
The tourney wrapped up their season.
"The credit goes to all of the players," coach John Aexel said. "They played hard and aggressive and put the pressure on their opponents in every game with everyone contributing and having fun."
Sandpoint came out with intensity and maintained it throughout the entire tournament, Aexel said. Solid pitching and defense along with an explosive offense carried the team to wins over Chewelah, West Plains, Brewster and Okanogan. They cruised past Brewster in the championship game 11-0.
Payton Fisher smashed two home runs in the tournament.
