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Thompson rallies from five-run deficit to win state Legion championship

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 12:32 AM

Last updated Aug 5, 2026

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Summary

On August 4 in Lisbon, N.D., Thompson overcame a five-run deficit to defeat Grafton 12-6 in the second championship game of the North Dakota Class B state American Legion baseball tournament. After losing to Garrison earlier, Thompson rebounded through the elimination bracket and won the first championship game 5-2. Head coach Nate Soulis praised the team's resilience and growth over the season. Key moments included a two-run double by Jacob Olson and a strong pitching performance by Dex Avdem, who entered with runners on base and no outs in the first inning, ultimately helping secure the title. This victory marks Thompson's third Class B state Legion title in the last four years.

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•Thompson wins third Class B state Legion title in four years.
•Jacob Olson's two-run double sparked Thompson's comeback.
•Dex Avdem pitched seven scoreless innings in relief.
•Thompson faced Grafton after eliminating Garrison earlier in the tournament.
•Thompson has demonstrated resilience throughout the season.

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12:32 AMYahoo Sports — Thompson rallies past Grafton to win second straight state Legion title

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Aug. 4—LISBON, N.D. — Thompson's hopes of winning a second consecutive North Dakota Class B state American Legion baseball championship appeared to be in jeopardy after one and a half innings Tuesday afternoon in Lisbon. Then the rally started. Thompson stormed back from a five-run deficit to beat Grafton 12-6 in the second championship game, winning its third Class B state Legion title in the ...
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