Jasper Post #20 Wins Senior Legion District Title Over Effingham Post #120 11-4

(THE DISTRICT TOURNAMENT CHAMPION JASPER AMERICAN LEGION POST #20 SQUAD)

After falling behind 3-0, Jasper Post #20 bounced back to capture the championship of the American Legion District Tournament 11-4 over Effingham Post #120 Monday night.

With Jasper Post undefeated in the double elimination tourney, Effingham knew they had to win a doubleheader to capture the championship. Jasper Post, though, took care of things in one contest.

Effingham Post #120 got two runners on to start the game as Brett Koester reached on an error and Bryson Wall was hit by a pitch. Jasper Post bounced back to retire the next two batters, but Ryan Sandifer homered for the early lead.

(EFFINGHAM AMERICAN LEGION POST #120)

It was all Jasper Post from that point, with Noah Wagy responding with a two-run homer in the next half-inning to make it a 3-2 contest. Jasper Post continued to extend their lead throughout the contest to post the seven-run win.

Jasper Post advances to Division Tournament. Jasper Post Coach John Grunloh said they will play their opening game on Saturday, but he doesn't know who they will play yet.

At the plate for Effingham Post #120: Brett Koester--reached on an error, walked, scored...Bryson Wall--hit by pitch, fielder's choice, scored...Cody Grove--reached on error...Ryan Sandifer--home run, reached on error, scored, 3 RBI...Bryce Lohman--double, scored...Dylan Guy--walk...Blake Lohman--two singles

At the plate for Jasper County 20: Zach Jansen, 2 singles; Nate Meinhart, 2 singles, 4 RBI; Noah Wagy, two-run home run; John Grunloh, single; Paul Thoele, single; Zach Stark, single, 1 RBI; Mason Conlin, single, 2 RBI