4A Regional Baseball Championship: Nickerson versus Colby
The road to the 4A State Baseball Championships ran through Hoisington for the Colby Eagles and the Nickerson Panthers. Both teams met in the Regional Championship game to decide who would play in the State Tournament.
The Eagles and Panthers started the game scoreless for three innings. Then Nickerson collected three runs in the Fourth. By the end of the game, the score was 4-1 in favor of the Panthers.
Nickerson will now go on to play in the 4A Baseball State Tournament in Salina next week.
Below are some of the pictures I took at the game:
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The Nickerson Panthers huddle up before their game against the Colby Eagles at the KSHSAA 4A Regional Baseball Championship at Legion Field in Hoisington, Kansas on May 16, 2012. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Nickerson Panthers players lineup for introductions before their game against the Colby Eagles at the KSHSAA 4A Regional Baseball Championship at Legion Field in Hoisington, Kansas on May 16, 2012. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The coaches for the Colby Eagles watch the American Flag during the National Anthem before their game against the Nickerson Panthers at the KSHSAA 4A Regional Baseball Championship at Legion Field in Hoisington, Kansas on May 16, 2012. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Colby Eagles break from a huddle before their game against the Nickerson Panthers at the KSHSAA 4A Regional Baseball Championship at Legion Field in Hoisington, Kansas on May 16, 2012. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Colby Eagles pitcher Zack Stones (#11) throws a pitch against the Nickerson Panthers at the KSHSAA 4A Regional Baseball Championship at Legion Field in Hoisington, Kansas on May 16, 2012. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Nickerson Panther Tyler Owen (#20) swings at a Colby Eagles pitch at the KSHSAA 4A Regional Baseball Championship at Legion Field in Hoisington, Kansas on May 16, 2012. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Zack Stones (#11) of the Colby Eagles throws a pitch against the Nickerson Panthers at the KSHSAA 4A Regional Baseball Championship at Legion Field in Hoisington, Kansas on May 16, 2012. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Nickerson Panther Ryan O’toole (#5) watches a pitch go into the glove of the Colby Eagles catcher at the KSHSAA 4A Regional Baseball Championship at Legion Field in Hoisington, Kansas on May 16, 2012. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Nickerson Panther Justin Engelland (#15) throws a pitch against the Colby Eagles at the KSHSAA 4A Regional Baseball Championship at Legion Field in Hoisington, Kansas on May 16, 2012. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Conor Gomes (#3) of the Nickerson Panthers runs towards Third against the Colby Eagles at the KSHSAA 4A Regional Baseball Championship at Legion Field in Hoisington, Kansas on May 16, 2012. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Nickerson Panther Conor Gomes (#3) reacts to being called out against the Colby Eagles at the KSHSAA 4A Regional Baseball Championship at Legion Field in Hoisington, Kansas on May 16, 2012. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Zack Stones (#11) of the Colby Eagles throws a pitch against the Nickerson Panthers at the KSHSAA 4A Regional Baseball Championship at Legion Field in Hoisington, Kansas on May 16, 2012. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Nickerson Panthers teammates congratulate Quintin Crandall (#11) for scoring against the Colby Eagles at the KSHSAA 4A Regional Baseball Championship at Legion Field in Hoisington, Kansas on May 16, 2012. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Justin Engelland (#15) of the Nickerson Panthers throws a pitch against the Colby Eagles at the KSHSAA 4A Regional Baseball Championship at Legion Field in Hoisington, Kansas on May 16, 2012. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Nickerson Panther Jake Stiverson (#4) dives towards First Base to beat a throw caught by Colby Eagle Braden Sager (#9) at the KSHSAA 4A Regional Baseball Championship at Legion Field in Hoisington, Kansas on May 16, 2012. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Colby Eagle Braden Sager (#9) tags out Nickerson Panther Jake Stiverson (#4) at the KSHSAA 4A Regional Baseball Championship at Legion Field in Hoisington, Kansas on May 16, 2012. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Colby Eagle Braden Sager (#9) catches the ball to force out Nickerson Panther Ryan O’toole (#5) at the KSHSAA 4A Regional Baseball Championship at Legion Field in Hoisington, Kansas on May 16, 2012. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Colby Eagle Braden Sager (#9) catches the ball to force out Nickerson Panther Ryan O’toole (#5) at the KSHSAA 4A Regional Baseball Championship at Legion Field in Hoisington, Kansas on May 16, 2012. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Conor Gomes (#3) of the Nickerson Panthers watches the play as he gets a lead off against the Colby Eagles at the KSHSAA 4A Regional Baseball Championship at Legion Field in Hoisington, Kansas on May 16, 2012. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Jake Stiverson (#4) of the Nickerson Panthers dives to first as Colby Eagle Braden Sager (#9) tries to catch the ball at the KSHSAA 4A Regional Baseball Championship at Legion Field in Hoisington, Kansas on May 16, 2012. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Braden Sager (#9) of the Colby Eagles watches the Nickerson Panthers pitcher at the KSHSAA 4A Regional Baseball Championship at Legion Field in Hoisington, Kansas on May 16, 2012. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Colby Eagles head back to their positions after a meeting on the mound in their game against the Nickerson Panthers at the KSHSAA 4A Regional Baseball Championship at Legion Field in Hoisington, Kansas on May 16, 2012. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Colby Eagle Braden Sager (#9) catches the ball to force out Quintin Crandall (#11) of the Nickerson Panthers at the KSHSAA 4A Regional Baseball Championship at Legion Field in Hoisington, Kansas on May 16, 2012. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Colby Eagles pitcher Jordan Rasmussen (#2) throws a pitch against the Nickerson Panthers at the KSHSAA 4A Regional Baseball Championship at Legion Field in Hoisington, Kansas on May 16, 2012. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Nickerson Panthers meet at the mound for a strategy discussion in their game against the Colby Eagles at the KSHSAA 4A Regional Baseball Championship at Legion Field in Hoisington, Kansas on May 16, 2012. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Quintin Crandall (#11) of the Nickerson Panthers throws a pitch against the Colby Eagles at the KSHSAA 4A Regional Baseball Championship at Legion Field in Hoisington, Kansas on May 16, 2012. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
A Colby Eagles batter walks back to the dugout as the Nickerson Panthers celebrate their 4-1 victory at the KSHSAA 4A Regional Baseball Championship at Legion Field in Hoisington, Kansas on May 16, 2012. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Colby Eagles and Nickerson Panthers shake hands after the KSHSAA 4A Regional Baseball Championship at Legion Field in Hoisington, Kansas on May 16, 2012. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Colby Eagles receive their 4A Regional Baseball Runner-Up plaque at the KSHSAA 4A Regional Baseball Championship at Legion Field in Hoisington, Kansas on May 16, 2012. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Nickerson Panthers huddle up to celebrate their 4-1 victory over the Colby Eagles at the KSHSAA 4A Regional Baseball Championship at Legion Field in Hoisington, Kansas on May 16, 2012. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Nickerson Panther Seniors Quintin Crandall (#11) and Justin Engelland (#15) receive the 4A Regional Baseball Championship plaque after their 4-1 victory over the Colby Eagles at the KSHSAA 4A Regional Baseball Championship at Legion Field in Hoisington, Kansas on May 16, 2012. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Nickerson Panther Seniors Quintin Crandall (#11) and Justin Engelland (#15) hold up the 4A Regional Baseball Championship plaque after their 4-1 victory over the Colby Eagles at the KSHSAA 4A Regional Baseball Championship at Legion Field in Hoisington, Kansas on May 16, 2012. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Nickerson Panthers pose with the 4A Regional Baseball Championship plaque after their 4-1 victory over the Colby Eagles at the KSHSAA 4A Regional Baseball Championship at Legion Field in Hoisington, Kansas on May 16, 2012. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Nickerson Panthers hold up the 4A Regional Baseball Championship plaque after their 4-1 victory over the Colby Eagles at the KSHSAA 4A Regional Baseball Championship at Legion Field in Hoisington, Kansas on May 16, 2012. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Nickerson Panthers hold up the 4A Regional Baseball Championship plaque after their 4-1 victory over the Colby Eagles at the KSHSAA 4A Regional Baseball Championship at Legion Field in Hoisington, Kansas on May 16, 2012. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
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