World Series bound

Sikeston's eight year-old traveling baseball team, the Diamond Dawgs, won the 2003 Memorial Invitational on May 24-26 in Mayfield, Ky. They are now qualified to compete in the USSSA World Series in Oklahoma City.

Members of the winning squad are, pictured front, from left: Logan Hawkins, Cord Sheehy, Josh Hampton, Josh Glaus and Trey Tiagart. Back, from left: Drew Harper, Zach Neil, Conner Landers, Tyler Anderson, Lucas Houchin and Sam Lincoln.