The West Fargo Patriots opened their North Dakota Class AA American Legion tournament run with a decisive 10‑0 victory over the Dickinson Roughriders, a five‑inning affair that began with Max Zenker’s leadoff single and culminated in a 12‑hit assault that left every Patriot batter with a hit.
Key performances in the tournament
Jamestown posted a 6‑0 shutout of Williston, with Jaxon Kolpin delivering a complete game and RBIs from Kale Verke and Brady Nenow, who went 2‑for‑2, while Jordan Ham’s two‑run single in the eighth inning helped Dickinson edge Mandan 3‑0.
Looking ahead
Williston’s tournament concluded with a 1‑2 record after a 6‑2 loss to Minot, where Justin Irgens tossed a three‑hitter, and the Patriots will now await the outcome of the Bismarck‑Fargo Post 2 game before meeting their next opponent on Thursday.
The upcoming matchup promises another test for the Patriots’ pitching staff, which featured combined efforts from Joshua Gustafson, Hudson Henrich and Austin Ohleen, while the offensive firepower of Austin Ohleen, Luke Finn and Ryan Camarillo remains a focal point for the team.