Drew's state tournament weekend!

Each year gets more fun cheering for these boys play baseball! Drew has had such a great baseball season and although there is still one more tournament for Drew, I wanted to highlight the state tournament this 11u team played in last weekend that wrapped up their official baseball season. It seems like the sport seasons get longer as they get older and we can remember some of our first ball games in the beginning of May! The team has improved a ton and Drew has made so many fun memories this year. Take a peak at some of our best moments from the state tournament!
A pic of these 4 before the games began on Friday morning.
Drew up to bat!! He had some great hits throughout the weekend! This rainy first game proved to be a challenge for us.
Drew pitched great! Even putting out his best in the first game, the team lost their first game of the weekend. Determined to get back out there and win the next one!
Great cheering section! Nana and GG, grandpa, daddy and brothers! Kyle got hit on top of the head by a foul ball from the game next to us! Luckily Kyle was OK!
A little pre-game pic of them before game #2!
More fans came to join us! Elijah and Leona!! Uncle Jesse and Aunt Sarah Joy!
Drew played great at 3rd base and the team was doing well game #2!
Just a little dugout action!
Here's our crew! Plus Kaylee, Logan, and Lila Kate showed up for some awesome cousin support!!! Uncle Ben and Aunt Kara were there too! So blessed by our family!!!
This game was looking much better then our first and we were holding the lead!
Drew and Kahne talking over the plan and thinking they were gonna win this one!
Thankful for a game #2 win!!! Back in the morning for game #3!
The weather was sunny and warm, the players all looked a bit tired on Saturday morning. The planes were zooming overhead and Drew stepped up to the plate....he crushed the ball way out to the outfield for a killer double!! Best hit of the whole weekend by DREW!!!
Smiling and hanging out with Presto! Proud by the great hit!
Our family was all there to cheer for Drew! So thankful! Drew felt super loved and special.
Warm sticky smiles with Kahne! The boys took a loss on game #3 ending the weekend. They were exhausted and worn out. Time to call it a great season....
It was an incredible year with incredible friends to play ball with!
GO MUSTANGS!!! Drew puts his heart into baseball. He loves the team, coaches and getting on the field to play some ball.
Heading into middle school will be a big year for these boys! Next year they will come back bigger, stronger and have a bit more attitude to bring to the field!
These 3 are not done yet!!! They will be heading into the all stars tournament next weekend! It will be fun to see some bigger competition played with some other boys in the area as they head back to the cities to take on some great teams. Lets rest and go get em'!

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