Second at the World Series

The Wheeler's Whitetail Swhackers placed second at the USSSA 12AAA World Series Tournament held July 18-22 at Fountain Bluff Sports Complex in Liberty, Mo. The Swhackers, 5-2 in tournament play, fell 4-2 in the championship game to the KC Hitmen. Cooper Bradbury was named the Outstanding Defensive Player of the tournament. The Swhackers wrapped up the season with a 29-8 in class record. A special thanks goes out to all of this years sponsors. Members of the team are (from left): FRONT -- Brody Bowles, Luke Bradbury, Brody White, Cooper Bradbury, Cal Leonard, Brody Ford, and Nick Hathaway. BACK -- Shay Mahnken, Gavyn Elkamil, Brance Ware, and Gage Wilson. The coaches of the Shwackers, not pictured, are Brandon Hathaway, Shane White and Leon Bowles. (submitted photo)