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The 40th anniversary of the Jensen Beach Post 126 American Legion baseball team's 1986 championship brought together alumni, coaches, and community members to celebrate a historic undefeated season and the enduring impact of legendary coach Bob Shaw.
Glenwood-Lowry finished winless at the American Legion Baseball Division II State Tournament, falling in a seventh-inning walk-off to Sleepy Eye and dropping an earlier game to Ada. Meanwhile, St. Cloud Chutes captured the championship with an 18-8 victory.
Tom Coombe, head coach of the Ely Legion baseball team, was inducted into the American Legion Baseball Hall of Fame for Minnesota after achieving his 650th career win. The honor reflects decades of community‑driven success, upcoming recognition of his longtime assistant Frank Ivancich, and recent investments in the town’s baseball infrastructure.
The Cheyenne Sixers secured the 2026 Division I Legion Baseball State Title with a dominant performance, highlighted by key contributions from Kayden Tafoya, Braden Pearson and pitcher Zach Hall. The win advances them to the Region 7 Northwest Regional Tournament in Medford, where they will open play against Hawaii on August 5.
The Massachusetts American Legion Baseball state title game between Milford Post 59 and Franklin Post 75 has been moved to Thursday at Fino Field, with a clear forecast and a berth in the New England Regional on the line.
The Bossier Phillies improved to a perfect record in the American Legion Baseball State Tournament with a 5-1 victory over Gautier Amedee, highlighted by Tanner Webb’s nine strikeouts and a late offensive burst.
The Pennsylvania American Legion Baseball regionals began Friday, featuring a 14‑game streak by Quakertown and strong performances from Whitemarsh and Fort Washington as they prepare for opening round matchups.
The Bossier Phillies survived a marathon 11‑inning battle to defeat the Crowley Millers 8‑7, a win that positions them for a championship clash with Gauthier Amedee.
Summerville Post 21 clinched a hard‑fought 6‑4 win on July 17, powered by strong pitching and timely hitting, and will now face Camden Post 17 in the next playoff round.
The 2026 College World Series opens June 12 in Omaha, Nebraska, featuring eight teams with five SEC members and a roster dotted with former American Legion Baseball standouts.