Cheyenne Sixers Capture Sixth State Title in Seven Years
The Cheyenne Sixers clinched the Wyoming American Legion Baseball Division 1 State Tournament championship on Saturday, downing the Sheridan Jets 8-1 in the title game. The victory marks the team’s sixth crown in the past seven seasons, underscoring a dynasty that has become a staple of Wyoming’s summer baseball scene.
MVP Braden Pearson anchored the effort, delivering a no-hitter in the winner’s bracket semifinal against the Sheridan Troopers and striking out 14 batters while allowing just two baserunners. At the plate he batted .400 for the tournament, adding two triples and a double to his offensive résumé.
Zach Hall earned the win over the Jets, surrendering only one run on five hits, while first baseman Kayden Tafoya contributed two hits, including a triple, to the Sixers’ offensive output.
Road to the Northwest Region Tournament
The Sixers will now travel to Medford, Oregon, for the Northwest Region 7 Tournament, slated for August 5 through August 9. Their opening contest is a doubleheader against Hawaii, with game two scheduled to start at 9:30 a.m. Pacific Time.
Coach [Name] praised the team’s depth and resilience, noting that the upcoming regional event will test their mettle against some of the West’s elite amateur squads. The championship run has already cemented the Sixers’ place in Wyoming baseball lore, and fans are eager to see how far they can advance.