A sweeping youth baseball tournament descended on the Peoria area this weekend, drawing roughly 230 teams of fourth through eighth graders from across the Midwest.
After pool play, squads are seeded into gold or silver brackets, guaranteeing each side at least three games before single‑elimination rounds determine the champions.
Glove Prizes and Regional Reach
Gold‑bracket winners will walk away with a premium Louisville Slugger glove, part of a partnership that also involves JP Sports, underscoring the event’s growing stature.
Event director Gage Thompson, speaking about the tournament’s purpose, said the focus is on delivering a fun and active experience for the kids while fostering collaboration with local organizations that have helped the competition expand over the past five years.
Teams traveled from Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa and Missouri to compete, reflecting the tournament’s regional appeal and the steady increase in participation since it first launched locally.