August 20, 2008 10:57 am
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The men's softball team from Lebanon Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon finished runner-up at the Illinois Baptist Church Association's state tournament Saturday in Decatur. Lebanon started the all-day tournament with three straight wins before losing its first game in the double-elimination tourney to eventual champion Winstanley Baptist Church (Fairview Heights). From the loser's bracket, Lebanon rallied in its final at-bat to overcome a four-run deficit, beating third-place Tabernacle Baptist Church (Decatur) 11-13 and winning the loser's bracket to advance to the championship game.
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Photos
Members of Lebanon Baptist Church's team are pictured here with their trophy. They are (front row, left to right): Nick Wheeler, Ben Staley, Tim Hodge, Nathan Wheeler, Matt Strain, Jason Vanhoorebeke and Jeremy Boone. (back row, left to right): Coach Les Boone, Doug Hampton, Greg Crider, Shawn Joy, Jared Sledge, Chad Hampton, Jason Mcilrath and Jacob Boone.