Striking out in state tournament

(Top) Rich Gorrell makes contact against Somerset's starting pitcher on July 17. Gorrell was a "black hole" at first base throughout the state tournament, playing spectacular defense to help keep the Ash-West All-Stars in the hunt. (Bottom) Though they were eliminated from the State Junior Baseball Tournament, the Ash-West All-Stars represented the community with great pride and dignity. Erik Fagnant "toed the rubber" on July 17, facing off against a tough Somerset squad. Ash-West would drop the contest by a score of 8-3. JOURNAL PHOTO/NANCY BAKANOWSKY