17-U fastpitch Jaguars falls in sub-region championship (VIDEOS)

One of the best 17-U fastpitch seasons in school history came to an end tonight. The B-B-E Jaguars 17-U fastpitch American Legion team fell 16-6 in six innings to a hard-hitting Melrose team.

The Dutchmen claimed the West Central Sub-Region title and advance to the American Legion state tournament.

Each team scored in the first inning, and Melrose scored 2 runs on 3 hits in the bottom of the first for a 2-1 lead. The Jaguars had something going in the second but left 3 stranded. In the bottom of the second inning, the Dutchmen went down in order on two grounders to Kacey Fischer at shortstop and a fly ball on a line drive to Mya Worms in the pitching circle.

In the top of the third, Kenna Lieser led off with a walk, and Mya Worms singled. Kacey Fischer then hit a home run to score 3 runs with her hit sailing over the left field fence. The 4-2 lead was short-lived, however, as Melrose scored 5 runs in the bottom of the third on 4 hits.

Here's a video featuring Kacey Fischer scoring after she hit a three-run home run in the third inning:


I'll get more updated on this blog post tomorrow.

The Jaguars finish the summer season 6-3 overall.

Here's a video from the postgame huddle on Thursday after the Jaguars defeated Albany:


**Quick note: don't forget about the Bonanza Valley Royal Strutters Jakes Day! That is Saturday (tomorrow) from 10 a.m. to noon at the Belgrade shooting range.

In Babe Ruth state baseball news...
At New York Mills today, the B-B-E Jaguars 16-U Babe Ruth team defeated Sebeka 9-2 to improve to 2-0 in pool play action at the state tournament. Their final state pool play game is at 2:30 p.m. tomorrow (Saturday) against Sauk Centre. The entire state tournament this weekend is hosted in New York Mills.