Area teams exit early at state tournaments

Combined, three West Plains American Legion teams entered their respective state tournaments with nearly 100 victories.

They left back for home from their journeys last week with just one win between them.

In Senior AAA play in Centralia the Spokane Cannons were limited to one run and six hits in losses to Hilander Dental, 5-1, July 22 and 1-0 to Yakima Pepsi Park for following day in the double-elimination tournament at Centralia, Wash..

The Cannons, with their big West Plains roster presence, finished 31-14 on the season and reached state for a third consecutive season.

The Cheney AA Summer...