SPORTS

Northeast takes Region 5 AAA title

Northeast pitch Mitch Rodgers throws a pitch during the early portion of the Region 5 AAA championship game.
Northeast pitch Mitch Rodgers throws a pitch during the early portion of the Region 5 AAA championship game.
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Beech's Nelson Smith gets caught in a pickle trying to steal second during the Region 5 AAA championship game.
Beech's Nelson Smith gets caught in a pickle trying to steal second during the Region 5 AAA championship game.
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Izayah Williams celebrates with his team after hitting his first home run of the game.
Izayah Williams celebrates with his team after hitting his first home run of the game.
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Beech pitcher Seth Marlin winds up for a pitch early in the first inning of the Region 5 AAA loss to Northeast.
Beech pitcher Seth Marlin winds up for a pitch early in the first inning of the Region 5 AAA loss to Northeast.
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Northeast's Christian Scott slides into third base early in the Region 5 AAA championship game.
Northeast's Christian Scott slides into third base early in the Region 5 AAA championship game.
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Pitcher Seth Marlin celebrates Beech getting a third out early in the Region 5 AAA championship game loss to Northeast.
Pitcher Seth Marlin celebrates Beech getting a third out early in the Region 5 AAA championship game loss to Northeast.
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Catcher Ryan Montenson singles for a place runner during the second inning of the Region 5 AAA final.
Catcher Ryan Montenson singles for a place runner during the second inning of the Region 5 AAA final.
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