Mercer Island Little League 11U All Stars win state tournament

The Mercer Island Little League 11U All Star team won the state tournament in Cheney, Wash. after beating the District 10 champs from Bonney Lake/Sumner. - Contributed photo
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The Mercer Island Little League 11U All Star team won the state tournament in Cheney, Wash. after beating the District 10 champs from Bonney Lake/Sumner.

By MEGAN MANAGAN
Mercer Island Reporter Reporter
July 25, 2011 · 11:20 AM

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The Mercer Island Little League 11U All Star team took the state title on Sunday, July 24.

The team, which won the district title, beat the top team from District 10 Bonney Lake/Sumner in the championship game in Cheney, Wash. The Islanders won 7-3 to earn the title in six innings.

The team went 9-1 during the pst season, and enjoyed the hot Eastern Washington weather during the state tournament.

The team includes: Garrett Poore, Justin Ho, Ben Hauge, Parker Simpson, Tyrell Little, Matt Boissoneault, Jack Smith, Alex Shanks, Nikhil Nayar, Will Hamilton, Robert Weaver. The team is coached by Steve Poore, Andy Shanks and Peter Noone (not pictured).

 

Contact Mercer Island Reporter Reporter Megan Managan at mmanagan@mi-reporter.com or (206) 232-1215 ext. 5054.

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