08/30/24 SECLMW area football scores 08/29/24

08/30/24 SECLMW area football scores 08/29/24 - sourced from https://www.mhsaa.com/scores - some media links at the bottom

#SEC / Southeastern Conference -

*August 29, 2024

Ann Arbor Pioneer 27 (SEC Red; 1-0), Adrian 17 (SEC White; 0-1)

Flint Kearsley 38 (Flint Metro/Stripes; 1-0), Ann Arbor Huron 21 (SEC Red; 0-1)

Grand Rapids Northview 31 (OK/Black; 1-0), Chelsea 14 (SEC White; 0-1)

Lake Fenton 21 (Flint Metro/Stars; 1-0), Pinckney 12 (SEC White; 0-1)

Saline 41 (SEC Red; 1-0), Brighton 20 (KLAA/West; 0-1)

Tecumseh 47 (SEC White; 1-0), Jackson Northwest 7 (Interstate 8; 0-1)

Ypsilanti Community 61 (SEC White; 1-0), Sterling Heights 0 (MAC/Gold; 0-1)

*August 30, 2024

Ann Arbor Skyline (SEC Red) vs. Detroit University Prep Science & Math (Charter), 7:00 PM

Livonia Franklin (KLAA/East) vs. Dexter (SEC Red), 7:00 PM

Milan (Huron) vs. Ypsilanti Lincoln (SEC Red), 7:00 PM

Monroe (SEC Red) vs. Jackson (SEC White), 7:00 PM

Temperance Bedford (SEC Red) vs. Canton (KLAA/West), 7:00 PM

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#Huron League -

*August 29, 2024

Flat Rock 42 (Huron; 1-0), Dundee 6 (LCAA; 0-1)

Gibraltar Carlson 45 (Downriver; 1-0), Carleton Airport 7 (Huron; 0-1)

Livonia Churchill 35 (KLAA/East; 1-0), New Boston Huron 28 (Huron; 0-1)

Monroe St Mary Catholic Central 22 (Huron; 1-0), Clinton 14 (LCAA; 0-1)

Riverview 38 (Huron; 1-0), Detroit Renaissance 0 (Detroit PSL/Blue; 0-1)

*August 30, 2024

Ida (LCAA) vs. Grosse Ile (Huron)

Milan (Huron) vs. Ypsilanti Lincoln (SEC Red), 7:00 PM

Monroe Jefferson (Huron) vs. Hanover-Horton (Cascades/West), 7:00 PM

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#LCAA / Lenawee County Athletic Association -

*August 29, 2024

Adrian Madison 17 (LCAA; 1-0), Brooklyn Columbia Central 13 (Cascades/West; 0-1)

Flat Rock 42 (Huron; 1-0), Dundee 6 (LCAA; 0-1)

Fowler 20 (CMAC; 1-0), Hudson 6 (LCAA; 0-1)

Jonesville 22 (Cascades/West; 1-0), Hillsdale 21 (LCAA; 0-1)

Monroe St Mary Catholic Central 22 (Huron; 1-0), Clinton 14 (LCAA; 0-1)

Onsted 35 (LCAA; 1-0), Napoleon 20 (Cascades/East; 0-1)

Ottawa Lake Whiteford 35 (TCC; 1-0), Blissfield 6 (LCAA; 0-1)

*August 30, 2024

Ida (LCAA) vs. Grosse Ile (Huron)

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#TCC / Tri-County Conference -

*August 29, 2024

Erie Mason 28 (TCC; 1-0), Flint New Standard Academy 6 (Genesee Area; 0-1)

Ottawa Lake Whiteford 35 (TCC; 1-0), Blissfield 6 (LCAA; 0-1)

Petersburg Summerfield 22 (TCC; 1-0), Waterford Our Lady of the Lakes 0 (CHSL/IS2; 0-1)

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#Cascades Conference -

*August 29, 2024

Addison 20 (Cascades/West; 1-0), Clinton Township Clintondale 12 (MAC/Bronze; 0-1)

Adrian Madison 17 (LCAA; 1-0), Brooklyn Columbia Central 13 (Cascades/West; 0-1)

Grass Lake 32 (Cascades/East; 1-0), Homer 14 (Cascades/West; 0-1)

Sand Creek 50 (Big 8; 1-0), Vandercook Lake 0 (Cascades/West; 0-1)

Jonesville 22 (Cascades/West; 1-0), Hillsdale 21 (LCAA; 0-1)

Jackson Lumen Christi 49 (CHSL/AA; 1-0), Michigan Center 21(Cascades/East; 0-1)

Leslie 41 (Cascades/East; 1-0), Stockbridge 7 (Big 8; 0-1)

Lutheran Westland 35 (MIAC; 1-0), East Jackson 28(Cascades/East; 0-1)

Manchester 24(Cascades/East; 1-0), Marlette 8 (Big Thumb/Black; 0-1)

Onsted 35 (LCAA; 1-0), Napoleon 20 (Cascades/East; 0-1)

*August 30, 2024

Monroe Jefferson (Huron) vs. Hanover-Horton (Cascades/West), 7:00 PM

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#Big 8 Conference -

*August 29, 2024

Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 51 (SWMAC; 1-0), Quincy 8 (Big 8; 0-1)

Leslie 41 (Cascades/East; 1-0), Stockbridge 7 (Big 8; 0-1)

Sand Creek 50 (Big 8; 1-0), Vandercook Lake 0 (Cascades/West; 0-1)

Springport 28 (Big 8; 1-0), Dansville 13 (CMAC; 0-1)

Union City 21 (Big 8; 1-0), Centreville 0 (Southwest 10; 0-1)

Vermontville Maple Valley 9 (Big 8; 1-0), Potterville 8 (CMAC; 0-1)

White Pigeon 52 (Southwest 10; 1-0), Reading 14 (Big 8; 0-1)

*August 30, 2024

LaGrange Prairie Heights/IN (Northeast Corner) vs. Bronson (Big 8), 7:00 PM

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#Interstate 8 Conference -

*August 29, 2024

Battle Creek Harper Creek 44 (Interstate 8; 1-0), Battle Creek Lakeview 0 (SWMAC; 0-1)

Coldwater 35 (Interstate 8; 1-0), Sturgis 8 (Wolverine; 0-1)

Hastings 38 (Interstate 8; 1-0), Middleville Thornapple Kellogg 30 (OK/Black; 0-1)

Lake Odessa Lakewood 27 (CAAC/White), Battle Creek Pennfield 6 (Interstate 8; 0-1)

Marshall 38 (Interstate 8; 1-0), Richland Gull Lake 6 (SWMAC; 0-1)

Parma Western 36 (Interstate 8; 1-0), Dearborn Divine Child 14 (CHSL/AA; 0-1)

Tecumseh 47 (SEC White; 1-0), Jackson Northwest 7 (Interstate 8; 0-1)

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#Downriver League -

*August 29, 2024

Allen Park 30 (Downriver; 1-0/1-0), Taylor 8 (Downriver; 0-1/0-1)

Brownstown Woodhaven 20 (Downriver; 1-0/1-0), Wyandotte Roosevelt 0 (Downriver; 0-1/0-1)

Gibraltar Carlson 45 (Downriver; 1-0), Carleton Airport 7 (Huron; 0-1)

Lincoln Park 47 (Downriver; 1-0/1-0), Dearborn Edsel Ford 13 (Downriver; 0-1/0-1)

Southgate Anderson 27 (Downriver; 1-0/1-0), Trenton 26 (Downriver; 0-1/0-1)

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#Other SECLMW area 11-man teams -

*August 29, 2024

Whitmore Lake 51 (MIAC; 1-0), Detroit Osborn 6 (Detroit PSL/Gold; 0-1)

Ann Arbor Father Gabriel Richard 61 (CHSL/IS1; 1-0), Detroit University Prep 24 (Charter; 0-1)

Jackson Lumen Christi 49 (CHSL/AA; 1-0), Michigan Center 21(Cascades/East; 0-1)

Parma Western 36 (Interstate 8; 1-0), Dearborn Divine Child 14 (CHSL/AA; 0-1)

Petersburg Summerfield 22 (TCC; 1-0), Waterford Our Lady of the Lakes 0 (CHSL/IS2; 0-1)

Riverview Gabriel Richard 15 (CHSL/IS1; 1-0), Montrose 10 (Mid-Michigan; 0-1)

*August 30, 2024

Toledo Central Catholic/OH (CHSL/Central; 1-0) vs. Toledo Whitmer/OH (NLL/Buckeye; 1-0)), 7:00 PM

Toledo St Francis De Sales/OH (CHSL/Central; 0-1) vs. Toledo Scott/OH (Toledo City; 0-1), 6:00 PM

Toledo St John's Jesuit/OH (CHSL/Central; 0-1) vs. Whitehouse Anthony Wayne/OH (NLL/Buckeye; 1-0), 7:00 PM

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8-player football -

SCAA / Southern Central Athletic Association -

#SCAA / White -

*August 29, 2024

Britton Deerfield 68 (SCAA/White; 1-0), Pittsford 58 (SCAA/Blue; 0-1)

Concord 64 (SCAA/White; 1-0), Litchfield 20 (SCAA/Blue; 0-1)

Marcellus 53 (SW Michigan 8/Red; 1-0), Morenci 8 (SCAA/White; 0-1)

Toledo Christian/OH (Northern 8; 1-0) 41, Adrian Lenawee Christian 7 (SCAA/White; 0-1)

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#SCAA / Blue -

*August 29, 2024

Bellevue 57 (SCAA/Red; 1-0), Tekonsha 0 (SCAA/Blue; 0-1)

Britton Deerfield 68 (SCAA/White; 1-0), Pittsford 58 (SCAA/Blue; 0-1)

Concord 64 (SCAA/White; 1-0), Litchfield 20 (SCAA/Blue; 0-1)

Burr Oak 60 (SCAA/Blue; 1-0), Athens 0 (SCAA/Red; 0-1)

*August 30, 2024

Camden-Frontier (SCAA/Blue) vs. Holgate/OH (Northern 8), 7:00 PM

Stryker/OH (Northern 8) vs. North Adams-Jerome (SCAA/Blue), 7:00 PM

Waldron (SCAA/Blue) vs. Lakeside Danbury/OH (Northern 8), 7:00 PM

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#SCAA / Red -

*August 29, 2024

Bellevue 57 (SCAA/Red; 1-0), Tekonsha 0 (SCAA/Blue; 0-1)

Burr Oak 60 (SCAA/Blue), Athens 0 (SCAA/Red; 0-1)

Gobles 53 (SW Michigan 8/Red), Colon 0 (SCAA/Red; 0-1)

Grand Rapids NorthPointe Christian 32 (SW Michigan 8/White), Climax-Scotts 24 (SCAA/Red; 0-1)

Mendon 60 (SCAA/Red; 1-0), New Buffalo 0 (SW Michigan 8/White)

*August 30, 2024

Bangor (n/a) vs. Battle Creek St Philip (SCAA/Red), 7:00 PM

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Media I found -

*Prep football season opens with wins for six Region teams (Niles Kruger Monroe News 08/30/24) https://www.monroenews.com/story/sports/high-school/2024/08/29/high-school-football-seven-region-teams-get-started-with-wins/74919044007/

*Lenawee County football roundup from Week 1 (Doug Donnelly / Adrian Daily Telegram) https://www.lenconnect.com/story/sports/high-school/2024/08/29/lenawee-county-high-school-football-results-week-1/74916491007/

*Tommy Carr shows Saline football is in good hands in debut as starting QB (Greg Wickliffe / MLive/Ann Arbor) https://www.mlive.com/highschoolsports/2024/08/tommy-carr-shows-saline-football-is-in-good-hands-in-debut-as-starting-qb.html

*Ann Arbor football roundup: High-octane offenses ignite fireworks on opening night (Greg Wickliffe / MLive/Ann Arbor) https://www.mlive.com/highschoolsports/2024/08/ann-arbor-football-roundup-high-octane-offenses-ignite-fireworks-on-opening-night.html

*2024 local southeast Michigan football previews: 4 area teams ready for kickoff (Steve Junga / Toledo Blade) https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2024/08/28/2024-local-southeast-michigan-football-previews-4-area-teams-ready-for-kickoff/stories/20240828019

*High school football: Grace throws for 414 yards in Toledo Christian’s opener (staff / Toledo Blade) https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2024/08/29/high-school-football-grace-throws-414-yards-toledo-christians-opener/stories/20240830093

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08/21/24 2024 American Legion World Series - SECLMW's unofficial notes

08/21/24 2024 American Legion World Series - SECLMW's unofficial notes

*Format: Two 4-team pools play August 15-18, top two teams in each pool play semifinal on -8/19 and Championship on 08/20;

*Tie-breakers if two teams remain: (1) Head-to-head competition between teams; (2) Fewest runs allowed overall; (3) Most runs scored overall; (4) Coin flip;

*Tie-breakers if three or more teams remain: (1) Fewest runs allowed overall; (2) Most runs scored overall; (3) Coin flip;

*American Legion World Series - https://americanlegion.sportngin.com/page/show/8336943-2024-postseason

*American Legion World Series Media (historical) guide - https://issuu.com/theath1296/docs/2024_record_book?fr=sMzlhNDYyNzY2MDA

*SECLMW's unofficial “Michigan at the American Legion World Series” - http://albdistrict2mi.blogspot.com/2024/08/082124-michigans-unofficial-history-in.html

Stars Pool -

1-Troy/AL Post 70 - 2-1 - Champion

2-League City/TX Post 554 - 2-1 (Runs Allowed: 13)

3-Fargo/ND Post 2 - 2-1 (Runs Allowed: 14 runs)

4-Hudson/MA Post 100 - 0-3 (Runs Allowed: 26)

Stripes Pool -

1-Midland/MI Post 165 - 3-0 (Runs Allowed: 5) - Runner-up

2-Wilmington/DE Post 1 - 2-1 (Runs Allowed: 12)

3-Bossier City/LA Post 202 - 1-2 (Runs Allowed: 6)

4-Billings/MT Post 4 - 0-3 (Runs Allowed: 10)

Complete Games -

Asa Sampson (League City/TX Post 554) 08/15 vs Fargo/ND Post 2

Chad Brown (Midland/MI Post 165) 08/15 vs Bossier City/LA Post 202

Kade Bryant (Bossier City/LA Post 202) 08/15 vs Midland/MI Post 165

Drew McDowell (Billings/MT Post 4) 08/18 vs Bossier City/LA Post 202

Easton Sanders (Bossier City/LA Post 202) 08/18 vs Wilmington/DE Post 1

Cody Walsh (Troy/AL Post 70) 08/18 vs League City/TX Post 554

Brody Lindsey (Troy/AL Post 70) 08/19 vs Wilmington/DE Post 1

Home Runs -

Brice Smith (League City/TX Post 554) 08/15 vs Fargo/ND Post 2

Hunter DiCarlantonio (Wilmington/DE Post 1) 08/15 vs Billings/MT Post 4

Reese Brewer (League City/TX Post 554) 08/16 vs Hudson/MA Post 100

Payne Jefcoat (Troy/AL Post 70) 08/19 vs Wilmington/DE Post 1

NOTE: High School ID and Grad Year are by me (using Google) and may not be correct!!

#Thursday 08/15 (pool play) - Senior Citizens Day (ESPN3)

*SECLMW's Day 1 - http://albdistrict2mi.blogspot.com/2024/08/081624-2024-american-legion-world.html

G1 - League City/TX Post 554 7, Fargo/ND Post 2 3

G2 - Midland/MI Post 165 3, Bossier City/LA Post 202 0

G3 - Troy/AL Post 70 10. Hudson/MA Post 100 1

G4 - Wilmington/DE Post 1 6, Billings/MT Post 4 1

#Friday 08/16 (pool play) - Academic Achievement Day (ESPN3)

*SECLMW's Day 2 - http://albdistrict2mi.blogspot.com/2024/08/081724-2024-american-legion-world.html

G5 - League City/TX Post 554 4, Hudson/MA Post 100 2

G6 - Fargo/ND Post 2 5, Troy/AL Post 70 4 - 14 innings

#Saturday 08/17 (pool play) - USAA Military Appreciation Day (ESPN3)

*SECLMW's Day 3 - http://albdistrict2mi.blogspot.com/2024/08/081824-2024-american-legion-world.html

G7 - Fargo/ND Post 2 12, Hudson/MA Post 100 3

G8 - Midland/MI Post 165 9, Wilmington/DE Post 1 2

*G9 - Bossier City/LA Post 202 / Billings/MT Post 4 suspended weather

#Sunday 08/18 (pool play) - Atrium Healthy Heroes Day (ESPN3)

*SECLMW's Day 4 - http://albdistrict2mi.blogspot.com/2024/08/081924-2024-american-legion-world.html

G9 - Bossier City/LA Post 202 1, Billings/MT Post 4 0 (completion of game started 08/17)

G10 - Midland/MI Post 165 4, Billings/MT Post 4 3

G11 - Wilmington/DE Post 1 3, Bossier City/LA Post 202 2

G12 - Troy/AL Post 70 8, League City/TX Post 554 0

#Monday 08/19 (semifinals) - Youth Athletic Day (ESPNU)

*SECLMW's Day 5 - http://albdistrict2mi.blogspot.com/2024/08/082024-2024-american-legion-world.html

G13 - Midland/MI Post 165 1, League City/TX Post 554 0 - 8 innings

G14 - Troy/AL Post 70 4, Wilmington/DE Post 1 0 - 3 hour rain delay

#Tuesday 08/20 (Championship) - (ESPNU)

G15 - Troy/AL Post 70 5, Midland/MI Post 165 3

*v Troy/70.........: 0-0-0.0-0-2.3 = 5 (5-8-0-7lob); SP/nd-Brady Richardson (Enterprise/25; 4+ip-21bf, 2R/2er, 6H, 3BB, 4K); P2-Easton Walsh (Florala/26; 1.1ip-6bf, 0R, 0H, 2BB, 1K); P3/WP-Aiden Wright (Dale County/23-Enterprise CC; 1.2ip, 1R/1er, 1H, 1K); Haze McCorkel (Dothan/24) 3/3, 1RBI;

*H Midland/165: 0-0-1.10-0-.1 = 3 (3-7-3-9lob); SP/nd-Chad Brown (Hemlock/25; 5+ip-20bf, 2R/0er, 4H, 1BB, 1K); P2/LP-Brett Faccio (Midland/25; 1ip-6bf, 2R/0er, 1H, 1-HBP; P3-Cayden Smith (Beal City/24; 1ip-7bf, 1R/0er, 2H, 1K); Aiden Robinson (Bay City Western/24) 2/3, 1RBI, 2B; Nathan Ball (Bay City John Glenn/23-Eastern Michigan) 2/3, 1RBI;

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Awards -

*2024 American Legion World Series awards announced (The American Legion) https://www.legion.org/baseball/262458/2024-american-legion-world-series-awards-announced

The 2024 American Legion Baseball awards were announced Tuesday night after the championship game of the 97th American Legion World Series.

*American Legion Baseball Big Stick Award - Sam Ovsak of Fargo (N.D.) Post 2 with 24 total bases - https://www.legion.org/baseball/awards/bigstick

*American Legion Baseball Slugger Award - Sam Ovsak of Fargo (N.D.) Post 2with a .528 batting average - https://www.legion.org/baseball/awards/batting

*Click Cowger RBI Award goes to Nathan Ball of Midland (Mich.) Post 165, with 13 RBIs - https://www.legion.org/baseball/awards/rbi

*American Legion Baseball Pitching Award goes to Tyler Ryden of League City (Tex.) Post 554, with 39 strikeouts - https://www.legion.org/baseball/awards/pitching

*Jack Williams Leadership Award goes to the coaching staff of Troy (Ala.) Post 70: Ross Hixon, Hunter Mann, Tanner Wells and Matt Whitton - https://www.legion.org/baseball/awards/leadership

*James F. Daniels Jr. Sportsmanship Award goes to Gunner Justice of Troy (Ala.) Post 70 - https://www.legion.org/baseball/awards/sportsmanship

*George W. Rulon American Legion Baseball Player of the Year is Cayden Smith of Midland (Mich.) Post 165 - https://www.legion.org/baseball/awards/player

*American Legion World Series STAT BROADCAST All-Tournament Team:

First base: Nathan Ball, Midland (Mich.) Post 165;

Second base: Gunner Justice, Troy (Ala.) Post 70;

Third base: Jackson Higgins, League City (Tex.) Post 554;

Shortstop: Cayden Smith, Midland (Mich.) Post 165;

Catcher: Adam Leininger, Fargo (N.D.) Post 2;

Utility: Sam Ovsak, Fargo (N.D.) Post 2;

Designated hitter: Cody Walsh, Troy (Ala.) Post 70;

Outfielder: Adam Robinson, Midland (Mich.) Post 165;

Outfielder: Houston Markham, Troy (Ala.) Post 70;

Outfielder: Blake Wynn, Troy (Ala.) Post 70;;

Pitcher: Tyler Ryden, League City (Tex.) Post 554;

Pitcher: Chad Brown, Midland (Mich.) Post 165;

Pitcher: Brady Fox, Wilmington Delvets (Del.) Post 1;

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*Michigan’s Smith named Legion Baseball Player of the Year (Richard Walker / The American Legion) https://www.legion.org/baseball/262460/michigan%E2%80%99s-smith-named-legion-baseball-player-year (Cayden Smith - Midland/MI Post 165 - Beal City HS)

*George W. Rulon Player of the Year - https://www.legion.org/baseball/awards

#2024 ALB All-Academic Team announced https://www.legion.org/baseball/262414/2024-alb-all-academic-team-announced

All-Academic Team Captain: Tristin Pecevich, Quincy, Mass., Post 294

Northeast Region: Edward Curry, Valparaiso, Ind., Post 94

Mid-Atlantic Region: Lincoln Scott, Elkins, W. Va., Post 29

Southeast Region: Davis Albert, Dudley, N.C., Post 11

Mid-South Region: Hunter Hutchens, Tupelo, Miss., Post 49

Great Lakes Region: Brgan Kroger, Osseo, Wis., Post 324

Central Plains Region: Noah Jabman, Beatrice, Neb., Post 27

Northwest Region: Zach Hassan, Williamsburg, Va., Post 39

Western Region: Logan Sanders, League City, Texas, Post 554

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Media 08/21/24 -

*Troy Post 70 captures World Series Championship (Josh Boutwell / Troy Messenger) https://www.troymessenger.com/2024/08/20/troy-post-70-captures-world-series-championship/

*Stunning: Berryhill falls in World Series final (Fred Kelly / Midland Daily News) https://www.ourmidland.com/sports/article/berryhill-falls-world-series-final-19679909.php

*For Troy (Ala.) Post 70, a comeback and a 2nd ALWS title in 3 years (Richard Walker / The American Legion) https://www.legion.org/baseball/262459/troy-ala-post-70-comeback-and-2nd-alws-title-3-years

*American Legion World Series title eludes Berryhill with late uprising (Lee Thompson / MLive / Bay City) https://www.mlive.com/highschoolsports/2024/08/american-legion-world-series-title-eludes-berryhill-with-late-uprising.html

*Berryhill plays for American Legion World Series title on ESPNU tonight (Lee Thompson / MLive / Bay City) Berryhill plays for American Legion World Series title on ESPNU tonight

Berryhill plays for American Legion World Series title on ESPNU tonight Team featuring many Bay City area players is one victory from winning it all

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08/21/24 Michigan's unofficial history in the American Legion World Series

08/21/24 Michigan's unofficial history in the American Legion World Series -

(1) Midland Post 165's 2024 post-season

(2) Michigan in the American Legion World Series

(3) American Legion narrative for Michigan's American Legion World Series Champions (1959, 2009)

(4) Michigan's post-season awards

*American Legion World Series - Shelby, NC

08/20/24 - Troy/AL Pot 70 5, Midland Berryhill Post 165 3 - championship game

08/19/24 - Midland Berryhill Post 165 1, League City/TX Post 554 0 - 8 innings

08/18/24 - Midland Berryhill Post 165 4, Billings/MT Post 4 3

08/17/24 - Midland Berryhill Post 165 9, Wilmington/DE Post 1 2

08/15/24 - Midland Berryhill Post 165 3, Bossier City/LA Post 202 0

*American Legion Great Lakes Regional - Wheaton, IL

08/11/24 - Midland Berryhill Post 165 6, Evansville/IN Post 265 Eugene Pate 3

08/11/24 - Midland Berryhill Post 165 7, Eau Claire/WI Post 53 1

08/10/24 - Midland Berryhill Post 165 7, Lancaster/OH Post 11 1

08/09/24 - Evansville/IN Post 265 Eugene Pate 3, Midland Berryhill Post 165 1

08/08/24 - Midland Berryhill Post 165 8, Eau Claire/WI Post 53 2

08/07/24 - Midland Berryhill Post 165 3, Lancaster/OH Post 11 1

*American Legion Michigan Department Championship - Midland, MI

07/27/24 - Midland Berryhill Post 165 19, Blissfield/MI Post 325 4

07/26/24 - Midland Berryhill Post 165 5, Mt Plaeasnt/MI Post 110/AA 2

07/25/24 - Midland Berryhill Post 165 5, Bay City/MI Post 18 1

*American Legion Michigan Zone 4 Class AA Championship - Mt Pleasant, MI

07/19/24 - Midland Berryhill Post 165 6, Bay City/MI Post 18 3

07/18/24 - Midland Berryhill Post 165 14, Big Rapids/MI Post 98 0

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*American Legion World Series - Michigan -

2024 - Midland Berryhill - ALWS Runner-up / Region 5 Champion

2022 - Midland Berryhill - Region 5 Champion

2021 - Midland Berryhill - Region 5 Champion

2018 - Midland Berryhill - Region 5 Champion

2017 - Midland Berryhill - Region 5 Champion

2015 - Midland Berryhill - Region 5 Champion

2014 - Midland Berryhill - ALWS Runner-up / Region 5 Champion

2011 - Midland Berryhill - Region 5 Champion

2009 - Midland Berryhill - ALWS Champion / Region 5 Champion

2008 - Midland Berryhill - Region 5 Champion

1996 - Midland Berryhill - Region 5 Champion

1994 - Blissfield - Region 5 Champion

1990 - Midland Berryhill - Region 5 Champion

1978 - Allen Park - Region 5 Champion

1971 - Lincoln Park - Region 5 Champion

1964 - Detroit - Region 5 Champion

1959 - Detroit Post 187 - ALWS Champion / Sectional Champion

1943 - Flint - NorthEast Sectional Champion

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#1959 American Legion World Series at Hastings, NE

*Champion - Detroit/MI Post 187

*Runner-up - Hampton/VA Post 48

*Recap (https://issuu.com/theath1296/docs/2024_record_book?fr=sMzlhNDYyNzY2MDA)

Sparked by the all-around play of 5-6 shortstop Fred Brown, Detroit, MI Post 187 won the American Legion World Series championship.

The Michigan champion had to overcome an opening day setback to advance through the elimination round to win the title. It was a remake of regional and sectional playoffs as Detroit rebounded in both those tournaments after early round losses to come back and win.

Detroit won the title with a pair of victories over previously unbeaten Hampton, VA winng 5-3 and 11-4.

Detroit managed only five hits in the championship game, but Hampton committed a record 10 errors. Two of the Detroit hits came from catcher John Hansen.

Bowen was chosen the American Legion Player of the Year while Phoenix's Louis Webb had the highest average at .478.

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#2009 American Legion World Series at Fargo, ND

*Champion - Midland/MI Post 165

*Runner-up - Medford/OR Post 15

*Recap (https://issuu.com/theath1296/docs/2024_record_book?fr=sMzlhNDYyNzY2MDA)

On a sun-splashed afternoon that felt more like an autumn college football Saturday, Midland, Michigan Post 165 won the 2009 American Legion World Series championship.

It was a perfect ending to an otherwise imperfect tournament due to inclement weather. In fact seven of the tournaments 14 games were seven inning affairs instead of the normal nine-inning games due to the weather.

In the end it was Midland, Michigan claiming the national championship beating Medford, Oregon Post 15 11-4 in front of 1,867 at Newman Outdoor Stadium on the campus of North Dakota State University.

Defending champions Las Vegas returned to defend its title and was the pre-tourney choice to repeat but just prior to the start of the Series, Jeff Malm, the MVP in '08 signed a Big-League contract. Midland, the only other returning team from the 2008 field was then installed a slight favorite to claim the crown. Midland did not disappoint its fans by going 5-0 at the ALWS.

The mainstay was tourney MVP Jordan Dean.

Dean, shortstop, anchored a defense that turned 12 double plays,

Perhaps one of the wildest games in American Legion saw Midland eliminate Rowan County, NC 15-14.

Midland was cruising with a 12-0 margin going into the sixth innings when North Carolina exploded for eight runs. Midland countered with three runs in the seventh before North Carolina scored five in the seventh. In the bottom of the ninth, North Carolina scored again to cut the margin to one and the game ended that way.

The championship game was exciting as Midland jumped to an 8-0 lead and coasted to the win.

Midland ended its most successful season at 54-7 record.

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Michigan American Legion Baseball awards

*George W. Rulon Player of the Year - https://www.legion.org/baseball/awards/player

Through a special arrangement with the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, a player is selected each year as the George W. Rulon Player of the Year. The award is based on integrity, mental attitude, cooperation, citizenship, sportsmanship, scholastic aptitude and general good conduct.

2024 Cayden Smith, Post 165, Midland, MI

2001 Jay Threet, Post 275, Adrian, MI

1959 Fred Bowen, Jr., Thomas A. Edison Post 187, Detroit, MI

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*The American Legion Baseball Slugger - https://www.legion.org/baseball/awards/batting

Since 1945, the American Legion has presented a slugger trophy to the player with the highest batting average during national competition.

2017 Jordan Patty, Midland, Mich. (.529)

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*American Legion Baseball Big Stick Award - https://www.legion.org/baseball/awards/bigstick

The Big Stick Award is given at the American Legion World Series to the player who rounds the most bases in regional and national competition.

2009 Kyle O'Boyle, Midland, Mich.

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*Dr. Irvin L. "Click" Cowger RBI Memorial Award - https://www.legion.org/baseball/awards/rbi

Dr. Irvin L. Cowger, a former Department of Kansas adjutant and devoted baseball supporter. The National Americanism Commission established an award in Cowger's name, sponsored by the Department of Kansas. The recipient is credited with the most runs batted in during regional and national competition.

2024 Nathan Ball, Post 165, Midland, MI

2009 Kyle O'Boyle, Midland, Mich.

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*Bob Feller Pitching Award - https://www.legion.org/baseball/awards/pitching

Bob Feller was the first American Legion Baseball alumnus elected into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY. Despite an active business career, Feller continues to maintain a keen interest in the program. The recipient is the player with the most strikeouts in regional and national competition.

2017 Jordan Patty, Midland, MI (19)

2011 Colton Loomis, Midland, MI (35)

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*James F. Daniel Jr. Memorial Sportsmanship Award -

The James F. Daniel Jr. Memorial Sportsmanship Award is presented to a player who participates in the Legion World Series and best embodies the principles of good sportsmanship.

2014 Tanner Gross, Post 165, Midland, MI

2009 Garret Yatch, Midland, Mich.

1996 Andy Hoffman, Berry Hill Post 165, Midland, Mich.

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*Jack Williams Memorial Leadership Award - https://www.legion.org/baseball/awards/leadership

Adjutant Jack Williams led the Department of North Dakota for 49 years before his death in 1967. Aware that proper adult leadership is an important component of success, Williams encouraged qualified men to work in the program. To honor Williams' memory, this award is presented to the manager and coach of the national championship team as outstanding representatives of adult leadership.

2009 Dan Cronkright, Mgr., Steven Cronkright and Patrick Dawson, coaches, Midland, Mich.

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*American Legion Graduate of the Year - Graduate of the Year | The American Legion

Graduate of the Year | The American Legion Each year The American Legion honors a former American Legion Baseball player who is currently playing in the Ma...

Each year The American Legion honors a former American Legion Baseball player who is currently playing in the Major Leagues for his character, leadership, playing abilities and community service. Individuals are recommended by their respective post.

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08/20/24 2024 American Legion World Series - SECLMW's unofficial notes

08/20/24 2024 American Legion World Series - SECLMW's unofficial notes

*Format: Two 4-team pools play August 15-18, top two teams in each pool play semifinal on -8/19 and Championship on 08/20;

*Tie-breakers if two teams remain: (1) Head-to-head competition between teams; (2) Fewest runs allowed overall; (3) Most runs scored overall; (4) Coin flip;

*Tie-breakers if three or more teams remain: (1) Fewest runs allowed overall; (2) Most runs scored overall; (3) Coin flip;

*American Legion World Series - https://americanlegion.sportngin.com/page/show/8336943-2024-postseason

*American Legion World Series Media (historical) guide - https://issuu.com/theath1296/docs/2024_record_book?fr=sMzlhNDYyNzY2MDA

Stars Pool -

1-Troy/AL Post 70 - 2-1 (Runs Allowed: 6)

2-League City/TX Post 554 - 2-1 (Runs Allowed: 13) - SF/Loss

3-Fargo/ND Post 2 - 2-1 (Runs Allowed: 14 runs)

4-Hudson/MA Post 100 - 0-3 (Runs Allowed: 26)

Stripes Pool -

1-Midland/MI Post 165 - 3-0 (Runs Allowed: 5) + SF/win

2-Wilmington/DE Post 1 - 2-1 (Runs Allowed: 12)

3-Bossier City/LA Post 202 - 1-2 (Runs Allowed: 6)

4-Billings/MT Post 4 - 0-3 (Runs Allowed: 10)

Complete Games -

Asa Sampson (League City/TX Post 554) 08/15 vs Fargo/ND Post 2

Chad Brown (Midland/MI Post 165) 08/15 vs Bossier City/LA Post 202

Kade Bryant (Bossier City/LA Post 202) 08/15 vs Midland/MI Post 165

Drew McDowell (Billings/MT Post 4) 08/18 vs Bossier City/LA Post 202

Easton Sanders (Bossier City/LA Post 202) 08/18 vs Wilmington/DE Post 1

Cody Walsh (Troy/AL Post 70) 08/18 vs League City/TX Post 554

Brody Lindsey (Troy/AL Post 70) 08/19 vs Wilmington/DE Post 1

Home Runs -

Brice Smith (League City/TX Post 554) 08/15 vs Fargo/ND Post 2

Hunter DiCarlantonio (Wilmington/DE Post 1) 08/15 vs Billings/MT Post 4

Reese Brewer (League City/TX Post 554) 08/16 vs Hudson/MA Post 100

Payne Jefcoat (Troy/AL Post 70) 08/19 vs Wilmington/DE Post 1

NOTE: High School ID and Grad Year are by me (using Google) and may not be correct!!

#Thursday 08/15 (pool play) - Senior Citizens Day (ESPN3)

*SECLMW's Day 1 - http://albdistrict2mi.blogspot.com/2024/08/081624-2024-american-legion-world.html

G1 - League City/TX Post 554 7, Fargo/ND Post 2 3

G2 - Midland/MI Post 165 3, Bossier City/LA Post 202 0

G3 - Troy/AL Post 70 10. Hudson/MA Post 100 1

G4 - Wilmington/DE Post 1 6, Billings/MT Post 4 1

#Friday 08/16 (pool play) - Academic Achievement Day (ESPN3)

*SECLMW's Day 2 - http://albdistrict2mi.blogspot.com/2024/08/081724-2024-american-legion-world.html

G5 - League City/TX Post 554 4, Hudson/MA Post 100 2

G6 - Fargo/ND Post 2 5, Troy/AL Post 70 4 - 14 innings

#Saturday 08/17 (pool play) - USAA Military Appreciation Day (ESPN3)

*SECLMW's Day 3 - http://albdistrict2mi.blogspot.com/2024/08/081824-2024-american-legion-world.html

G7 - Fargo/ND Post 2 12, Hudson/MA Post 100 3

G8 - Midland/MI Post 165 9, Wilmington/DE Post 1 2

*G9 - Bossier City/LA Post 202 / Billings/MT Post 4 suspended weather

#Sunday 08/18 (pool play) - Atrium Healthy Heroes Day (ESPN3)

*SECLMW's Day 4 - http://albdistrict2mi.blogspot.com/2024/08/081924-2024-american-legion-world.html

G9 - Bossier City/LA Post 202 1, Billings/MT Post 4 0 (completion of game started 08/17)

G10 - Midland/MI Post 165 4, Billings/MT Post 4 3

G11 - Wilmington/DE Post 1 3, Bossier City/LA Post 202 2

G12 - Troy/AL Post 70 8, League City/TX Post 554 0

#Monday 08/19 (semifinals) - Youth Athletic Day (ESPNU)

G13 - Midland/MI Post 165 1, League City/TX Post 554 0 - 8 innings

*v League City/554: 0-0-0.0-0-0.0-0 = 0 (0-5-2-8); SP/nd-Tyler Ryden (Clear Springs/24; 7ip-25bf, 0R, 2H, 2BB, 8K); P2/LP-Braden Castle (Santa Fe/24; 2/3ip-6bf, 1R/1er, 2H, 2BB, 2K); Reese Brewer (Bay Area Christian/24) 1/4, 2B; Jackson Higgins (Santa Fe/25) 2/4, 2B;

*H Midland/165....: 0-0-0.0-0-0.0-1 = 1 (1-4-0-4); SP/nd-Luke LaCourse (Bay City Western/25; 7.2ip-30bf, 0R, 5H, 3BB, 8K); P2/WP-Cayden Smith (Beal City/24; 1/3ip-2bf, 0R, 0H, 1K, 1-HBP); Nate Ball (Bay City John Glenn/23-Eastern Michigan) 2/4, 1RBI;

G14 - Troy/AL Post 70 4, Wilmington/DE Post 1 0 - 3 hour rain delay

*v Wilmington/DE Post 1: 0-0-0.0-0-0.0 = 0 (0-2-2-4lob); SP/LP-Matt Speicher (Salesianum/24; 4ip-19bf, 1R/1er, 2H, 4BB, 5K, 1-HBP); P2-Hunter Dicarlantonio (Delaware Military Academy/25; 2ip-10bf, 3R/3er, 4H);

*H Troy/70.......................: 0-0-0.1-0-3.x = 4 (4-6-1-7lob); SP/WP-Brody Lindsey (Dothan/23-Southern Union State; 7ip/CG-25bf, 0R, 2H, 3BB, 5K); Payne Jefcoat (Hartfield Academy/24) 2/3, 1RBI, HR;

#Tuesday 08/20 (Championship) - (ESPNU)

G15 7:00pm - Midland/MI Post 165 / Troy/AL Post 70

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Media 08/20/24 -

*Wow!: Berryhill walks off into World Series final (Fred Kelly / Midland Daily News) https://www.ourmidland.com/sports/article/berryhill-walks-world-series-final-19665337.php

*Post 554 falls in extra-inning nail-biter, ending World Series run (James Lacombe / Galveston County Daily News) https://www.galvnews.com/sports/free/post-554-falls-in-extra-inning-nail-biter-ending-world-series-run/article_69531650-2d2f-5fc9-819f-b71dc17f7da8.html

*DelVets eliminated in American Legion World Series semifinals (Sean Greene / WDEL.com) https://www.wdel.com/news/delvets-eliminated-in-american-legion-world-series-semifinals/article_41b3a580-5ea9-11ef-a3b5-37c8b331d034.html

*no story yet (10:30am 08/20 - / Troy Messenger) https://www.troymessenger.com/category/sports/

*ALWS Game 13: Michigan denies Texas’ repeat bid with extra innings victory (Richard Walker / The American Legion) https://www.legion.org/baseball/262448/alws-game-13-michigan-denies-texas%E2%80%99-repeat-bid-extra-innings-victory

*ALWS Game 14: Alabama punches title game ticket (Richard Walker / The American Legion) ALWS Game 14: Alabama punches title game ticket

ALWS Game 14: Alabama punches title game ticket Troy Post 70 will try to win the program’s second American Legion World Series title in three years after defeat...

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08/19/24 2024 American Legion World Series - SECLMW's unofficial notes

08/19/24 2024 American Legion World Series - SECLMW's unofficial notes

*Format: Two 4-team pools play August 15-18, top two teams in each pool play semifinal on -8/19 and Championship on 08/20;

*Tie-breakers if two teams remain: (1) Head-to-head competition between teams; (2) Fewest runs allowed overall; (3) Most runs scored overall; (4) Coin flip;

*Tie-breakers if three or more teams remain: (1) Fewest runs allowed overall; (2) Most runs scored overall; (3) Coin flip;

*American Legion World Series - https://americanlegion.sportngin.com/page/show/8336943-2024-postseason

*American Legion World Series Media (historical) guide - https://issuu.com/theath1296/docs/2024_record_book?fr=sMzlhNDYyNzY2MDA

Stars Pool -

1-Troy/AL Post 70 - 2-1 (Runs Allowed: 6)

2-League City/TX Post 554 - 2-1 (Runs Allowed: 13)

3-Fargo/ND Post 2 - 2-1 (Runs Allowed: 14 runs)

4-Hudson/MA Post 100 - 0-3 (Runs Allowed: 26)

Stripes Pool -

1-Midland/MI Post 165 - 3-0 (Runs Allowed: 5)

2-Wilmington/DE Post 1 - 2-1 (Runs Allowed: 12)

3-Bossier City/LA Post 202 - 1-2 (Runs Allowed: 6)

4-Billings/MT Post 4 - 0-3 (Runs Allowed: 10)

Complete Games -

Asa Sampson (League City/TX Post 554) 08/15 vs Fargo/ND Post 2

Chad Brown (Midland/MI Post 165) 08/15 vs Bossier City/LA Post 202

Kade Bryant (Bossier City/LA Post 202) 08/15 vs Midland/MI Post 165

Drew McDowell (Billings/MT Post 4) 08/18 vs Bossier City/LA Post 202

Easton Sanders (Bossier City/LA Post 202) 08/18 vs Wilmington/DE Post 1

Cody Walsh (Troy/AL Post 70) 08/18 vs League City/TX Post 554

Home Runs -

Brice Smith (League City/TX Post 554) 08/15 vs Fargo/ND Post 2

Hunter Dicarlontini (Wilmington/DE Post 1) 08/15 vs Billings/MT Post 4

Reese Brewer (League City/TX Post 554) 08/16 vs Hudson/MA Post 100

NOTE: High School ID and Grad Year are by me (using Google) and may not be correct!!

#Thursday 08/15 (pool play) - Senior Citizens Day (ESPN3)

*SECLMW's Day 1 - http://albdistrict2mi.blogspot.com/2024/08/081624-2024-american-legion-world.html

G1 - League City/TX Post 554 7, Fargo/ND Post 2 3

G2 - Midland/MI Post 165 3, Bossier City/LA Post 202 0

G3 - Troy/AL Post 70 10. Hudson/MA Post 100 1

G4 - Wilmington/DE Post 1 6, Billings/MT Post 4 1

#Friday 08/16 (pool play) - Academic Achievement Day (ESPN3)

*SECLMW's Day 2 - http://albdistrict2mi.blogspot.com/2024/08/081724-2024-american-legion-world.html

G5 - League City/TX Post 554 4, Hudson/MA Post 100 2

G6 - Fargo/ND Post 2 5, Troy/AL Post 70 4 - 14 innings

#Saturday 08/17 (pool play) - USAA Military Appreciation Day (ESPN3)

*SECLMW's Day 3 - http://albdistrict2mi.blogspot.com/2024/08/081824-2024-american-legion-world.html

G7 - Fargo/ND Post 2 12, Hudson/MA Post 100 3

G8 - Midland/MI Post 165 9, Wilmington/DE Post 1 2

*G9 - Bossier City/LA Post 202 / Billings/MT Post 4 suspended weather

#Sunday 08/18 (pool play) - Atrium Healthy Heroes Day (ESPN3)

G9 - Bossier City/LA Post 202 1, Billings/MT Post 4 0 (completion of game started 08/17)

*v Billings/4............: 0-0-0.0-0-0.0 = 0 (0-3-0-7lob); SP/LP-Drew McDowell (Billings West/24; 6ip/CG-25bf, 1R/1er, 2H, 3BB, 3K, 2-HBP);

*H Bossier City/202: 0-0-0.0-1-0-x - 1 (1-2-0-6lob); SP/nd-Brody Bower (Minden/24; 2.1ip-9bf, 0R, 1H, 1BB, 3K); P2-Jackson Jones (Benton/25; 2.1ip-11bf, 0R, 1H, 4BB, 1K); P3/WP-Cade Moore (Carthage, TX/25; 2.1ip-8bf, 0R, 1H); Hudson Brignac (Benton/24) 1/3, 1RBI;

G10 - Midland/MI Post 165 4, Billings/MT Post 4 3

*v Billings/4......: 0-0-0.1-0-2.0 = 3 (3-4-1-8lob); SP/LP-Zach Stewart (Billings West/24; 4ip-20bf, 4R/4er, 4H, 2BB, 1-HBP); P2-Jakob Wilcox (Billings West/24; 2ip-7bf, 0R, 1H); Colter Wilson (Billings West/24) 2/3;

*H Midland/165: 2-1-0.1-0-0.x = 4 (4-5-1-5lob); SP/WP-Sam Briggs (Standish Sterling/25; 5.1ip-24bf, 3R/1er, 3H, 4BB, 5K, 1-HBP); P2/SV-Jack Sequin (Bay City Western/25; 1.2ip-8bf, 0R, 1H, 1BB / 1/2, 2B); Cayden Smith (Beal City/24) 2/3, 2RBI, 2B;

G11 - Wilmington/DE Post 1 3, Bossier City/LA Post 202 2

*v Wilmington/1......: 0-0-0.2-1-0.0 = 3 (3-5-1-4lob); SP/WP-Brady Fox (Sanford/24; 6ip-24bf, 2R/1er, 3H, 3BB, 7K); P2/SV-Jack Rossi (Salesianum HS/24; 1ip-3bf, 0R, 0H, 2K); Michael Smyth (Saint Mark's/24) 2/3, 2B;

*H Bossier City/202: 0-0-1.0-1-0.0 = 2 (2-3-1-4lob); SP/LP-Easton Sanders (Glenbrook/25; 7ip/CG-28bf, 3R/3er, 5H, 1BB, 5K);

G12 - Troy/AL Post 70 8, League City/TX Post 554 0

*v League City/554: 0-0-0.0-0-0.0 = 0 (0-3-1-3lob); SP/LP-Tyler Austin (Clear Creek/24; 5ip-23bf, 5R/5er, 9H, 4K); P2-Ian Alper (Clear Creek/25; 1ip-6bf, 3R/3er, 3H);

*H Troy/70.............: 0-1-0.0-4-3.X = 8 (8-12-2-3lob); SP/WP-Cody Walsh (Florala/24; 7ip/CG-24bf, 0R, 3H, 1BB, 6K / 2/3, 2RBI); Cody Markham (Pike Road/24) 3/4, 2RBI, 3B; Payne Jefcoat (Hartfield Academy/24) 2/3;

#Monday 08/19 (semifinals) - Youth Athletic Day (ESPNU)

G13 4:00pm - W/Stripes (Midland/MI Post 165) / 2ndStars (League City/TX Post 554)

G14 7:00pm - W/Stars (Troy/AL Post 70) / 2nd/Stripes (Wilmington/DE Post 1)

#Tuesday 08/20 (Championship) - (ESPNU)

G15 7:00pm - Winner G13 / Winner G14

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Media 08/19/24 -

*Meet the 2024 American Legion World Series semifinalists (Richard Walker / The American Legion) https://www.legion.org/baseball/262438/meet-2024-american-legion-world-series-semifinalists

*Berryhill wins pool, advances to World Series semifinals (Fred Kelly / Midland Daily News 08/18/24) https://www.ourmidland.com/sports/article/berryhill-wins-pool-advances-world-series-19663325.php

*Fargo Post 2's season ends in American Legion World Series pool play after nearly earning tiebreaker (InForum / 08/18/24) https://www.inforum.com/sports/prep/fargo-post-2s-season-ends-in-american-legion-world-series-pool-play-after-nearly-earning-tiebreaker

*Legion World Series: Billings Scarlets' ALWS run ends after pair of Sunday defeats (Brair Napier / 406 MT SPORTS) https://406mtsports.com/baseball/legion/billings-scarlets-alws-sunday-bossier-city-midland-shelby-nc-american-legion-world-series-montana/article_0ce04f54-5d94-11ef-8074-079a0d561035.html#tracking-source=home-top-story

*DelVets rallies to reach American Legion World Series semifinals (Sean Greene / WDEL.com 08/18/24) https://www.wdel.com/news/delvets-rallies-to-reach-american-legion-world-series-semifinals/article_b91de154-5dd1-11ef-95e6-b380601c2cac.html

*Troy Post 70 knocks off Texas to advance to World Series Semifinals (josh Boutwell / The Troy Messenger 08/18/24) https://www.troymessenger.com/2024/08/18/troy-post-70-knocks-off-texas-to-advance-to-world-series-semifinals/

*Post 554 drops final pool game, but moves to World Series semifinal (James Lacombe / Galveston The Daily News 08/18/24) https://www.galvnews.com/sports/free/post-554-drops-final-pool-game-but-moves-to-world-series-semifinal/article_72259e5c-e690-505d-9b3d-6d3bff5200e8.html

*ALWS Game 9: Louisiana edges Montana in rain-delayed matchup (Richard Walker / The American Legion) https://www.legion.org/baseball/262429/alws-game-9-louisiana-edges-montana-rain-delayed-matchup

*ALWS Game 10: Michigan wraps pool play with perfect record (Richard Walker / The American Legion) https://www.legion.org/baseball/262430/alws-game-10-michigan-wraps-pool-play-perfect-record

*ALWS Game 11: Delaware edges Louisiana to advance to semifinals (Richard Walker / The American Legion) https://www.legion.org/baseball/262433/alws-game-11-delaware-edges-louisiana-advance-semifinals

*ALWS Game 12: Alabama bashes way into semifinals, but Texas advances too (Richard Walker / The American Legion) ALWS Game 12: Alabama bashes way into semifinals, but Texas advances too

ALWS Game 12: Alabama bashes way into semifinals, but Texas advances too Troy Post 70 downs League City Post 554 in pool play finale, but Texas wins tiebreaker over Fargo (N.D.) for sec...

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08/18/24 2024 American Legion World Series - SECLMW's unofficial notes

08/18/24 2024 American Legion World Series - SECLMW's unofficial notes

*Format: Two 4-team pools play August 15-18, top two teams in each pool play semifinal on -8/19 and Championship on 08/20;

*Tie-breakers if two teams remain: (1) Head-to-head competition between teams; (2) Fewest runs allowed overall; (3) Most runs scored overall; (4) Coin flip;

*Tie-breakers if three or more teams remain: (1) Fewest runs allowed overall; (2) Most runs scored overall; (3) Coin flip;

*American Legion World Series - https://americanlegion.sportngin.com/page/show/8336943-2024-postseason

*American Legion World Series Media (historical) guide - https://issuu.com/theath1296/docs/2024_record_book?fr=sMzlhNDYyNzY2MDA

Stars Pool -

League City/TX Post 554 - 2-0 (Runs Allowed: 5)

Troy/AL Post 70 - 1-1 (Runs Allowed: 6)

Fargo/ND Post 2 - 2-1 (Runs Allowed: 13)

Hudson/MA Post 100 - 0-3 (Runs Allowed: 26)

Stripes Pool -

Midland/MI Post 165 - 2-0 (Runs Allowed: 2)

Wilmington/DE Post 1 - 1-1 (Runs Allowed: 10)

Bossier City/LA Post 202 - 0-1 (Runs Allowed: 3)

Billings/MT Post 4 - 0-1 (Runs Allowed: 6)

Complete Games -

Asa Sampson (League City/TX Post 554) 08/15 vs Fargo/ND Post 2

Chad Brown (Midland/MI Post 165) 08/15 vs Bossier City/LA Post 202

Kade Bryant (Bossier City/LA Post 202) 08/15 vs Midland/MI Post 165

Home Runs -

Brice Smith (League City/TX Post 554) 08/15 vs Fargo/ND Post 2

Hunter Dicarlontini (Wilmington/DE Post 1) 08/15 vs Billings/MT Post 4

Reese Brewer (League City/TX Post 554) 08/16 vs Hudson/MA Post 100

NOTE: High School ID and Grad Year are by me (using Google) and may not be correct!!

#Thursday 08/15 (pool play) - Senior Citizens Day (ESPN3)

*SECLMW's Day 1 - http://albdistrict2mi.blogspot.com/2024/08/081624-2024-american-legion-world.html

G1 - League City/TX Post 554 7, Fargo/ND Post 2 3

G2 - Midland/MI Post 165 3, Bossier City/LA Post 202 0

G3 - Troy/AL Post 70 10. Hudson/MA Post 100 1

G4 - Wilmington/DE Post 1 6, Billings/MT Post 4 1

#Friday 08/16 (pool play) - Academic Achievement Day (ESPN3)

*SECLMW's Day 2 - http://albdistrict2mi.blogspot.com/2024/08/081724-2024-american-legion-world.html

G5 - League City/TX Post 554 4, Hudson/MA Post 100 2

G6 - Fargo/ND Post 2 5, Troy/AL Post 70 4 - 14 innings

#Saturday 08/17 (pool play) - USAA Military Appreciation Day (ESPN3)

G7 - Fargo/ND Post 2 12, Hudson/MA Post 100 3

*v Hudson/100: 0-0-0.0-3-0.0 = 3 (3-6-4-8lob); SP/LP-Connor Madden (Hudson/23; 2.1ip-20bf, 7R/6er, 8H, 4BB, 2K, 1-HBP); P2-Michael Atwater (Hudson/?; 2.2ip-14bf, 3R/3er, 4H, 1BB, 1K, 3-HBP); P3-Ryan Graf (Littlejohn/23; 2ip-6bf, 2R/1er, 2H, 1K); Chase Barrett (Nashoba/24) 1/4, 2RBI; Chase Donahue (Bromfield School/23-Southern Maine) 2/4, 1RBI, 2B;

*H Fargo/2......: 4-0-3.1-2-2.x = 12 (12-14-0-10lob); SP/WP-Boden Meier (Fargo Shanley/24; 4.1ip-20bf, 3R/3er, 2H, 4BB, 3K, 2-HBP); P2-Beckett Stimpson (Fargo Shanley/23-University of Jamestown; 2.2ip-12bf, 0R, 4H, 4K); Sam Ovsak (Fargo Shadley/24) 3/4, 3RBI, 2B; Connor Holm (Fargo North/23-N Oklahoma Tonkowa) 1/5, 2RBI; Adam Leininger (Fargo Shadley/24) 2/5, 2RBI; Wyatt Kosidowski (Fargo Davies/26) 3/4, 3RBI; Brady Manly (Fargo North/24) 2/4, 2RBI, 2B;

G8 - Midland/MI Post 165 9, Wilmington/DE Post 1 2

*v Wilmington/1: 0-1-0.0-0-0.1 = 2 (2-4-2-2lob); SP/LP-Evan Frank (Salesianum/23-College of New Jersey; 1.2ip-16bf, 9R/4er, 7H, 3BB); P2-Andrew Firko (Concord/24; 1ip-3bf, 0R, 0H, 1K); P3-Matt McGill (Brandywine/24; 3.1ip-15bf, 0R, 3H, 2BB, 2K); Brady Fox (Sanford/24) 2/2;

*H Midland/165: 3-6-0.0-0-0.x = 9 (9-10-0-7lob); SP/WP-Brett Faccio (Midland/25; 4.1ip-15bf, 1R/1er, 2H, 1BB, 4K); P2-Tanner Sonntag (Bay City John Glenn/23-Palm Beach State College; 1.2ip-6bf, 0R, 1H, 1K, 1-HBP); P3-Landon Love (Beaverton/26; 1ip-4bf, 1R/1er, 1H, 1BB, 1K); Cayden Smith (Beal City/24) 2/4; Nathan Ball (Bay City John Glenn/23-Eastern Michigan) 1/2, 2RBI; Luke LaCourse (Bay City Western/25) 1/4, 2RBI;

G9 - Bossier City/LA Post 202 / Billings/MT Post 4 suspended weather

#Sunday 08/18 (pool play) - Atrium Healthy Heroes Day (ESPN3)

G9 11am - Bossier City/LA Post 202 / Billings/MT Post 4 suspended 08/17

G10 1:00pm - Midland/MI Post 165 / Billings/MT Post 4

G11 4:00pm - Wilmington/DE Post 1 / Bossier City/LA Post 202

G12 7:00pm - Troy/AL Post 70 / League City/TX Post 554

#Monday 08/19 (semifinals) - Youth Athletic Day (ESPNU)

G13 4:00pm - Winner Stripes / Runner-up Stars

G14 7:00pm - Winner Stars / Runner-up Stripes

#Tuesday 08/20 (Championship) - (ESPNU)

G15 7:00pm - Winner G13 / Winner G14

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Media 08/18/24 -

*Legion World Series: Weather moves Billings Scarlets-Louisiana game to Sunday morning (Briar Napier / 406 MT Sports 08/17/24) https://406mtsports.com/baseball/legion/legion-world-series-billings-scarlets-bossier-city-louisiana-rain-delay-postponed/article_e845c6b6-5cfc-11ef-b2d1-0f7bf5d689b1.html

*Berryhill drills Delaware at World Series (Fred Kelly / Midland Daily News 08/17/24) https://www.ourmidland.com/sports/article/berryhill-drills-delaware-world-series-19662453.php

*Fargo Post 2 finishes pool play 2-1 at American Legion World Series (Eric Moon / Valley News Live 08/17/24) https://www.valleynewslive.com/2024/08/18/highlights-fargo-post-2-finishes-pool-play-2-1-american-legion-world-series/

*'I liked our vibe': Fargo Post 2 finishes pool play with decisive victory at American Legion World Series (Eric Peterson & Tom Larson / InForum 08/17/24) https://www.inforum.com/sports/prep/fargo-post-2-finishes-pool-play-with-decisive-victory-at-american-legion-world-series (subscription?)

*Hudson Post 100 ends time at American Legion World Series with loss against Fargo (Kyle Grabowski / MetroWest Daily News 08/17/24) https://www.metrowestdailynews.com/story/sports/high-school/baseball/2024/08/17/live-coverage-hudson-post-100-fargo-american-legion-world-series/74840729007/

*ALWS Game 7: Energized North Dakota keeps semifinal hopes alive (Richard Walker / The American Legion) https://www.legion.org/baseball/262422/alws-game-7-energized-north-dakota-keeps-semifinal-hopes-alive

*ALWS Game 8: Michigan jumps out early on Delaware (Richard Walker / The American Legion) https://www.legion.org/baseball/262423/alws-game-8-michigan-jumps-out-early-delaware

*North Dakota twins follow dad’s footsteps into ALWS (Richard Walker / The American Legion) https://www.legion.org/baseball/262421/north-dakota-twins-follow-dad%E2%80%99s-footsteps-alws (Fargo/ND Post 2 - 1992 Chris Meier & 2024 Landon and Bo Meier;

Media 08/17/24 late articles from Friday's games -

*Troy Post 70 drops 14-inning battle with North Dakota in World Series (Troy Messenger 08/17/24) https://www.troymessenger.com/2024/08/17/troy-post-70-drops-14-inning-battle-with-north-dakota-in-world-series/

*ALWS Game 6: North Dakota outlasts Alabama in 14-inning marathon: (Richard Walker / The American Legion) https://www.legion.org/baseball/262418/alws-game-6-north-dakota-outlasts-alabama-14-inning-marathon

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