State Champs

Sidney's 11-and-under Cal Ripkin baseball team captured the Nebraska state title over the weekend, earning a berth at regional play in Council Grove, Kan. later this month. Team members are, from the left, Micah Schneider, Ben Hashman, Jacob Dowse, Cameron Leeling, Jack Lilley, Jaeden Dillehay, Nolan Hofrock, Colby Langley, Hayden Sircy, Dillon Juelfs, Jakob Kruse, John Beier, Sawyer Dickman. Coaches, back row from left, Mark Dowse, Sean Dillehay and Andy Sircy. Coaches pictured are Mike Hashman and Ken Schneider.