Comeback season

The Bellaire Little League AL Division Yankees clinched the playoff championship after a dramatic 11-inning 3-2 victory, capping off a perfect 4-0 postseason run. The fans roared as the boys worked hard to claim victory, despite all odds. Entering the playoffs as the lowest seed from regular season play, the Yankees stunned the division by sweeping their playoff bracket and emerging as champions in a hard-fought final game. Pictured (back row, from left) are coach Jeff Peskin, Owen Queener, Jonah Spelkin, Matthew Hill, Ben Lee, Liam Whitley, coach Roy Queener, coach Dan Spelkin; (middle row, from left) Benjamin Peskin, Asher Braun, Owen Gallagher, Noah Longo, Ashton Palmer, and (front) manager Dan Braun. The Yankees’ playoff run was marked by teamwork, finishing with their extra-inning title win. Memories and lifelong friendships were formed both on and off the diamond. 

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