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It’s on to the State Tournament for the Kearny Little League Major All-Stars. Kari Ramsey | Submitted
Copper Basin News
The Kearny Little League Majors All-Star team was crowned champion after winning the Arizona District 11 All-Star Tournament last Friday night. The team now advances to the Arizona State All-Star Tournament later this month.
Kearny, the tournament’s host team, took on Pinal Mountain in the championship game, which was often tied throughout the first four-and-a-half innings.
Kearny finally moved ahead for good in the top of the fifth inning, taking a 10 – 6 lead they would not relinquish as they won the district championship by the same score.
The District 11 Champions should have another “home field” advantage in the Majors (11/12) Arizona State All-Star Tournament, which is being hosted by Pinal Mountain Little League, another District 11 league. The double-elimination tournament is scheduled to begin July 16 in Claypool.
For more information in addition to complete results and brackets visit the Kearny Little League Facebook page and www.eteamz.com/azstatell.
Andrew Luberda began writing for Copper Area News Publishers (CANP) in February 2013 after working 15 years in Healthcare Financial Management. Andy covers sports for 11 high schools. His stories are published in Copper Basin News, San Manuel Miner and Superior Sun, in addition to the San Tan Valley Daily PRSS and CopperArea websites. Additionally, he has written human interest stories and business profiles. In May 2012, he earned an AAS in Sports Management at Central Arizona College before graduating with a BS in Communication from Arizona State University in 2014. He and his wife, Kelli, have three sons – AJ, Kyle, and Kade.
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