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BOLD Junior Legion baseball team heads to state tournament in Minnesota

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 10:36 PM

Last updated Aug 4, 2026

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Summary

The BOLD Junior Legion baseball team is set to compete in the Ninth Annual Division II State Junior American Legion Baseball Tournament, starting with a match against Ely at noon on August 7. This marks the team's first appearance in the state tournament since 2017. BOLD qualified after defeating Madison and Granite Falls in sub-state play, entering the tournament with a 12-4 record. Their roster features seven juniors-to-be and ten sophomores-to-be, showcasing strong pitching led by Edgar Kopel, who has recorded back-to-back shutouts in the playoffs. The championship game is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. on August 9.

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•BOLD plays Ely on August 7 at noon.
•The team has a 12-4 record going into the tournament.
•BOLD has shown strong playoff performance including two shutouts.
•Coached by Whitey Ditterich, BOLD relies on local talent.
•Championship game is set for August 9 at 2:30 p.m.

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10:36 PMYahoo Sports — Junior legion baseball: BOLD amped up about making state

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Aug. 4—PARKERS PRAIRIE — Whitey Ditterich says he and the BOLD Junior Legion baseball team have much to be thankful for, which is what you'd expect when the Blue Angels are headed to the state tournament for the first time since 2017. "First, in our baseball community we have a lot of good people," Ditterich said. "And obviously and big part of this is the kids." BOLD plays Ely at noon Friday ...
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Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 10:36 PM
Junior legion baseball: BOLD amped up about making state
Aug. 4—PARKERS PRAIRIE — Whitey Ditterich says he and the BOLD Junior Legion baseball team have much to be thankful for, which is what you'd expect when the Blue Angels are headed to the state tournament for the first time since 2017. "First, in our baseball community we have a lot of good people," Ditterich said. "And obviously and big part of this is the kids." BOLD plays Ely at noon Friday ...

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