Probably the Biggest Comeback in Recent Memory

When I think of memorable comebacks, New Rockford-Sheyenne ralling to beat Bottineau for the state Class B boys' basketball championship immediately comes to mind. I might have to make a little room for another comeback, though.

Hatton's American Legion baseball team trailed 21-2 on the road after just three innings, but rallied for a win against Hillsboro-Central Valley. To me that is fairly rediculous. I am not alone.

The Herald's Greg DeVillers wrote up a story on the game talking with coaches and KMAV's Dan Keating, who was covering the game. Basically all agreed it was pretty unbelievable.

To get the full rundown on DeVillers' story, click here.

Leever's Classic Tournament Pairings

2008 Leever's Classic

June 26-29
at Charlie Brown Field, Valley City

Pool A

Valley City, Dickinson B, Kindred, Washburn

Pool B

Groton (SD), Oakes, Fargo B, Langdon

Thursday, June 26

Game 1 - Oakes vs. Fargo, 9 a.m.
Game 2 - Kindred vs. Washburn, 11 a.m.
Game 3 - Fargo vs. Langdon, 1 p.m.
Game 4 - Valley City vs. Kindred, 3:30 p.m.
Game 5 - Groton vs. Oakes, 5:30 p.m.
Game 6 - Valley City vs. Dickinson, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, June 27

Game 7 - Oakes vs. Langdon, 9 a.m.
Game 8 - Dickinson vs. Washburn, 11 a.m.
Game 9 - Langdon vs. Groton, 1 p.m.
Game 10 - Dickinson vs. Kindred, 3:30 p.m.
Game 11 - Fargo vs. Groton, 5:30 p.m.
Game 12 - Valley City vs. Washburn, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 28

Game 13 - Pool A4 vs. Pool B3, 10 a.m.
Game 14 - Pool A3 vs. Pool B4, Noon
Game 15 - Pool A2 vs. Pool B1, 2:30 p.m.
Game 16 - Pool A1 vs. Pool B2, 4:30 p.m.

Sunday, June 29

Game 17 - Game 13 Loser vs. Game 14 Loser, 10 a.m.
Game 18 - Game 13 Winner vs. Game 15 Winner, Noon
Game 19 - Game 15 Loser vs. Game 16 Loser, 2:30 p.m.
Game 20 - Game 15 Winner vs. Game 16 Winner, 4:30 p.m.

Champagne Heading Up Thompson Legion Team

Thompson has a new coach, but someone who is a familiar face to the ballpark.

Craig Champagne, who coached and umped baseball for quite a few years took over skipper duties as John Dolleslager is working on his master's degree and wasn't able to coach this year.

Thompson has had a pretty successful run at the game of baseball, and there should be some toys for Champagne to play with this season.

Click here to give the story from Greg DeVillers a read.

Dickinson's Legion Baseball

Kind of an interesting situation going on in Dickinson. They have enough of a turnout for Legion baseball, they have added another team that will compete at the Class B level.

Sounds like there are 14 kids on the Class B team and a couple of them will also put in time on the team playing Class A teams.

All in all, I like it. I'm all for giving more kids a chance to play in meaninful games. And for the communities that have a larger population, put some more teams on the court.

Chris Aarhus on the call for the Class A link, and the Class B link.

Legion All-Star Games

If you are anywhere near Mayville this weekend, you might want to swing by the ol ballpark on Saturday or Sunday afternoon and catch some of the state's finest players in action.

The Class B East-West game will be played at 1 p.m. on Saturday, followed by the Class A game at 1 p.m. on Sunday.

To check out the rosters for all the teams playing, check out the Sun's wrap up here.