VFW 14U State Tournaments: Canova Captures Class B Title – Madison Teams Compete In Class A

The Madison White and Gold teams participated at the VFW 14U Class A State Tournament this past weekend in Chamberlain. The White team lost to eventual champion West Central in quarterfinal play on Friday, a 9-4 set back. Then in a consolation semifinal match up on Saturday, they came up just short versus Tea – 6-4. Meanwhile, the Gold squad rebounded from a quarterfinal loss to host Chamberlain to capture the consolation championship. They defeated Dell Rapids 11-1 on Saturday and then Tea 8-1 Sunday. Congratulations to the Madison White and Gold 14U teams on their seasons.

Competing at the 14U Class B State Tournament in Webster, the Canova Gang defeated Gregory 4-1 on Sunday to claim the championship. Luke Koepsell pitched a one hitter, striking out 10 to pick up the win. Kolt Koepsell had a pair of hits and RBIs to lead the offense for the Gang. Canova had outlasted Castlewood on Saturday in semi final play, getting a 13-9 win to get into the championship game. The Gang finished their summer undefeated!