His teammates meet Austin Laird at home plate after he jacked a two-run homer in the second, giving Imperial an early 2-0 lead in the championship game against Alma. (Johnson Publications photo)
Trevor Peterson reached second base in the top of the sixth after the Alma outfielders missed this left field fly. It scored Mason Nordhausen, who had reached on a hit-by-pitch, putting Imperial up 7-6. They never lost the lead after that. (Johnson Publications photo)
Mason Nordhausen makes this play look easy as he snags a pop-up in the third, handing Alma its first out of the inning. (Johnson Publications photo)
Tournament Director Brad Moline presents the Area C7 district championship plaque to the Imperial Juniors. (Johnson Publications photo)
Juniors taking 12-7 record into state Legion tourney
Local baseball fans can’t remember when Imperial last qualified a Junior Legion team for the state baseball tournament.
Or, if the junior team ever has.
