June 5, 2013 Elsberry Post 226 vs St. Peters Post 313 After two tournament titles the Elsberry American Legion Post 226 “A” team took to the road against St. Peters and for Elsberry they rolled to another victory this time 8-1. Taking the mound for Post 226 was Zach Rimel (Elsberry), who had already thrown a no-hitter this season. He went six innings recording nine strikeouts. He was helped in
June 8, 2013 Elsberry Post 226 vs Wentzville Post 323 On Saturday June 8 the Elsberry Double A team traveled to Wentzville and played in what would turn out to be a slugfest between the two teams winning by a score of 23-16. Pitching for Elsberry came from Alex Beauchamp (Troy), who pitched 3 and 1/3 innings giving up 10 runs on eight hits, Joseph Allen (Winfield) pitched 2/3 of
Memorial Day Tournament Over the Memorial Day weekend the Elsberry American Legion Post 226 Single A baseball team showed dominance winning their first tournament of the season going 4-0-1. They won the championship with a 10-6 win over St. Peters. They also recorded victories over LeMay (13-3); Jerseyville (3-2) and Maryland Heights (15-4). They also battled to a 5-5 tie against St. Charles. “Our boys really pulled together this weekend
Game ends with walk-off homer in extra innings of a crazy Sectional game After Elsberry captured their second District title in three years they were given the opportunity to host a Sectional game on Monday, May 20 against the Canton Tigers and just when everyone thought mother nature was through playing havoc on the Indians baseball season, she reared her ugly head once again last week. Despite the threat of
It was a bitter sweet day for the Elsberry Indians as they were unable to medal at the 2013 State Track Meet. However, Elsberry Head Coach Scott Cleveland said he is still extremely happy at how well the team did in the season, with all the challenges they faced. “We had several athletes improve their personal records, several were first team all conference, some made it through district and sectionals
For the second time in three years the Elsberry Indians are District Champions. After a first round bye the Indians took care of business against Clopton and Barat Academy to secure the Class 2 District 5 Championship. “It feels really good to win that title,” said Coach Shannon Wells. “The kids did a good job coming together and playing as a team. I could not be more proud of them.”