Alliance remains unbeaten at State Legion Baseball Tournament

CRETE, Neb. (KNEP) - The Alliance Senior Legion Baseball team is undefeated at the American Legion Class B Nebraska State Tournament.

The Spartans moved to 2-0 with an 8-2 win over Central City/Fullerton.

Alliance took the momentum early scoring two runs in the second inning to lead 2-0. That lead expanded to five after a three run fifth inning. Central City cut the lead to 5-1 going into the 7th, but any hopes of a comeback squashed in the 7th inning thanks to another three run 7th inning by Alliance.

Spartans got another strong day at the plate from Mario Garcia and Caeson Clarke. Both finishing 2 for 4 with 2 RBI in the win. Brantz Halouska also finished with 2 RBI in the contest.

Jakob Callan gave Alliance a strong day on the mound going 6 innings striking out 6 and giving up just 2 runs.

Alliance returns to action on Monday for third round action out in Crete.

American Legion Class B Senior State Tournament

First Round Games (Saturday @ Crete)

Central City 6 Columbus Lakeview 0

Alliance 3 Arlington 2

Hickman 11 Broken Bow 4

Omaha Roncalli 10 Crete 3

Day Two Games (Sunday August 1 @ Crete)

Alliance 8 Central City 2

Hickman 7 Omaha Roncalli 3

Columbus Lakeview vs Arlington (Elimination Game: 11AM MST)

Crete 6 Broken Bow 5 (Note: Broken Bow Eliminated)

Day Three Games (Monday August 2 @ Crete)

Alliance vs Hickman (Winners Bracket: 6PM MST)

Columbus Lakeview/Arlington Winner vs Omaha Roncalli (Elimination Game: 3PM MST)

Central City vs Crete (Elimination Game: Noon MST)