The Hancock Bulldogs captured the Bostwick Tournament title, beating the Jeffers Jets 12-1 in a decisive final that underscored their recent dominance.
The Bulldogs exploded for nine runs in the opening inning, playing as the away team, and never looked back, building a comfortable lead.
Key contributions came from senior batters Benny Keranen, who went 3-for-3 and drove in runs, and Todd Kilpela, whose timely hits helped extend the lead, while Connor Helminen added two RBIs.
Pitching dominance
On the mound, Caleb Isaacson earned the win with a solid outing, limiting the Jets to a single run and striking out several batters.
The Jets managed to avoid a shutout, scoring in the fourth inning, but the Bulldogs added runs in the second, third, and fourth to finish at 12-1.
The victory extended Hancock’s winning streak to eight games, moving their season record to 17-3, and highlighted the continuity of coaching leadership by Luke Paul and his assistant Nels Paul, who previously coached the Jets.
Other notable performances included hits from Pierce Johnson, Blake Heltunen, Joe Romano, and a host of younger players such as Carson L’Esperance, Chad Isaacson, Rylan Isaacson, Luciano Paoli, and Joe Halonen, who all contributed to the team’s depth.