American Legion Baseball A State Tournament Great Bend vs Doniphan 7-20-16

Steve Queen of the American Legion salutes the colors as members of the Great Bend Braves stand for the National Anthem. The Great Bend Braves won their first round game over Doniphan County 14 to 4 in the American Legional Class A Baseball State Tournament at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on July 20, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Sherri Duvall sings the National Anthem prior to the start of the game. The Great Bend Braves won their first round game over Doniphan County 14 to 4 in the American Legional Class A Baseball State Tournament at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on July 20, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

The Great Bend Braves stand before the color guard prior to the start of the game. The Great Bend Braves won their first round game over Doniphan County 14 to 4 in the American Legional Class A Baseball State Tournament at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on July 20, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

The Doniphan County team huddles before running out to the field. The Great Bend Braves won their first round game over Doniphan County 14 to 4 in the American Legional Class A Baseball State Tournament at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on July 20, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Doniphan County #11 Tyler Franken reaches for the ball as Great Bend Braves #24 Dalton Bieker sides in to Second. The Great Bend Braves won their first round game over Doniphan County 14 to 4 in the American Legional Class A Baseball State Tournament at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on July 20, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Doniphan County #15 Zebadiah Speer throws a pitch. The Great Bend Braves won their first round game over Doniphan County 14 to 4 in the American Legional Class A Baseball State Tournament at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on July 20, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Braves #18 Kaleb Blazek fouls off a pitch. The Great Bend Braves won their first round game over Doniphan County 14 to 4 in the American Legional Class A Baseball State Tournament at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on July 20, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Braves #18 Kaleb Blazek runs to Second base as the ball bounces near Doniphan County #11 Tyler Franken The Great Bend Braves won their first round game over Doniphan County 14 to 4 in the American Legional Class A Baseball State Tournament at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on July 20, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Doniphan County Head Coach Jeffrey Watts talks to his pitcher after a rough start in the top of the First Inning. The Great Bend Braves won their first round game over Doniphan County 14 to 4 in the American Legional Class A Baseball State Tournament at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on July 20, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Braves #32 Blaine Mermis takes a swing at a pitch. The Great Bend Braves won their first round game over Doniphan County 14 to 4 in the American Legional Class A Baseball State Tournament at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on July 20, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Braves #1 Keaton Reneau fouls off a ball. The Great Bend Braves won their first round game over Doniphan County 14 to 4 in the American Legional Class A Baseball State Tournament at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on July 20, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Doniphan County #5 Bryson Kirkland throws a pitch as he comes on in relief in the top of the First Inning. The Great Bend Braves won their first round game over Doniphan County 14 to 4 in the American Legional Class A Baseball State Tournament at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on July 20, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Braves #18 Kaleb Blazek gets under a pop up ball in foul territory. The Great Bend Braves won their first round game over Doniphan County 14 to 4 in the American Legional Class A Baseball State Tournament at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on July 20, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Doniphan County #5 Bryson Kirkland throws a pitch in the top of the Second Inning. The Great Bend Braves won their first round game over Doniphan County 14 to 4 in the American Legional Class A Baseball State Tournament at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on July 20, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Braves #5 Brayden Powell throws a pitch. The Great Bend Braves won their first round game over Doniphan County 14 to 4 in the American Legional Class A Baseball State Tournament at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on July 20, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

The full moon rises in the background as Doniphan County #5 Bryson Kirkland delivers a pitch. The Great Bend Braves won their first round game over Doniphan County 14 to 4 in the American Legional Class A Baseball State Tournament at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on July 20, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Braves #27 Koy Brack tries for a pop up foul ball behind home plate. The Great Bend Braves won their first round game over Doniphan County 14 to 4 in the American Legional Class A Baseball State Tournament at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on July 20, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Braves #24 Dalton Bieker watches the pitcher for an opening to run. The Great Bend Braves won their first round game over Doniphan County 14 to 4 in the American Legional Class A Baseball State Tournament at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on July 20, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Doniphan County #15 Zebadiah Speer readies to catch the ball as Great Bend Braves #24 Dalton Bieker gets back from his lead off. The Great Bend Braves won their first round game over Doniphan County 14 to 4 in the American Legional Class A Baseball State Tournament at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on July 20, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Braves #5 Brayden Powell throws a pitch as the full moon gets higher in the sky. The Great Bend Braves won their first round game over Doniphan County 14 to 4 in the American Legional Class A Baseball State Tournament at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on July 20, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Braves #37 Max Jerke winds up to throw a pitch. The Great Bend Braves won their first round game over Doniphan County 14 to 4 in the American Legional Class A Baseball State Tournament at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on July 20, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Braves #37 Max Jerke throws a pitch. The Great Bend Braves won their first round game over Doniphan County 14 to 4 in the American Legional Class A Baseball State Tournament at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on July 20, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Members of the Great Bend Braves shake the hands of the Doniphan County team following the game. The Great Bend Braves won their first round game over Doniphan County 14 to 4 in the American Legional Class A Baseball State Tournament at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on July 20, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)