The Cheyenne Sixers clinched the 2026 Division I Legion Baseball State Title on a crisp evening in Gillette, Wyoming, defeating the Sheridan Jets by an 8‑1 margin. The victory secured the program’s first state championship since 2019 and earned the team a berth in the upcoming Region 7 Northwest Regional Tournament in Medford, Oregon.
Key Moments and Standout Performances
Kayden Tafoya led the offense with two hits and two runs scored, while Braden Pearson delivered a clutch 2‑run triple that sparked a three‑run burst in the third inning. Zach Hall, the winning pitcher, limited the Jets to a single run on five hits and closed the game by retiring nine of the final ten batters he faced.
Sheridan drew first blood in the top of the second inning when Ty Hammerstrom’s RBI single brought home a run, but the Sixers answered immediately with three runs to seize the lead for good. Contributions from Demetri Cotton and Brodin Robbins added crucial hits, and Mason Maggard’s RBI single in the fourth extended the advantage.
Looking Ahead to Regionals
The supporting cast also shone. Drake Martinson and Zach Kintzi provided solid defensive work, and Quentin King’s timely hitting helped maintain momentum. Each player’s effort was integral to the team’s cohesive performance. The Sixers will open their regional campaign on Wednesday, August 5, against a Hawaii opponent in Medford, facing a new set of challenges but entering with confidence built on a dominant state‑title run.