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Community honors Easton Wilsey with second annual baseball tournament

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 2:48 PM

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

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Summary

The second Easton Wilsey Memorial Baseball Tournament takes place this weekend at Royal Field. The tournament honors Easton Wilsey, a nine-year-old who died in an accident in September 2023. Six local youth baseball teams are expected to participate, building on the success of last year's inaugural event which fostered community support and raised funds for scholarships and field improvements. Organizers John Ross Wilsey, Nate Massey, and Matt McElhoe aim to continue this annual tradition while celebrating Easton’s love for baseball. The first games commence Friday evening, with wooden bats being used during the tournament.

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Key Details

•Tournament runs from Friday through Sunday at Royal Field
•Six youth teams participate in the memorial event
•Last year raised funds for scholarships and field upgrades
•Wooden bats will be used, emphasizing traditional play
•Community event expected to strengthen local bonds

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2:48 PMYahoo Sports — 'It's opened my eyes to the good people around us'

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Jun. 4—ROYAL — John Ross Wilsey credits the community around him with helping his family through a challenging few years. That was on display a year ago, when six local youth baseball teams played in the first tournament named for Easton Wilsey, John Ross' son who was killed in an accident on Sept. 8, 2023. "We live, in my opinion, in the best community you could possibly live in," John Ross ...
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