Sports : Vinton 12 & U team enjoying successes as State Tourney approaches

Vinton 12 and Under team won CR tourney; prepares for State contest.

MVPs were Nick Hyland, left and Tyler Stueck.

Players watch the action from the dugout as their teammates bat.

Players and parents both enjoy a break in the action.

Several teammates enjoy some non-baseball fun during a break between games.

Vinton pitchers, including Tyler Rippel, have been a big factor in the 12 & Under team's success.

The new deck above the concession stand at Marvin Lindsey Field offers new angle for photographers.

The Vinton 12 and Under USSSA baseball team won a tournament over the Memorial Day weekend and is now preparing for the State USSSA tourney in Des Moines the last weekend in June.

The team finished second in the Vinton tournament a few weeks ago.

In the CR tournament, Nick Hyland and Tyler Stueck were honored as team MVPs.

Team players and coaches in the photo are: Front Row Lto R: Coach Tim Guenther, Quinton Guenther, Austin Bohnsack, Nolan Hendrickson, Brian Stainbrook, Sean Noeller, Tyler Stueck, Coach Tom Stueck Back Row L to R: Coach Dave Boisen, John Betterton, Tyler Rippel, Cole Garwood, Zach Boisen, Nick Hyland, Coach Roger Roseberry