Sluggers win state

The Sikeston Sluggers, a team of 8-year-olds, placed first in the St. Louis National Super Series State Championship to qualify for the World Series in Colorado Springs, Colo. Pictured are the Sluggers: (front row) Adam Kennard, Austin Erwin, Doug Still Jr. and Chase Davis; (back row) Caleb Hampton, Derrick Garner, Colton Black, Seth Ressel, Gavin O'Brien, Zachary Harrison and Dylan Mason. Not pictured are coaches Phil Black, Jason Erwin, Steve Ressel, Jeff Harrison and Pete Kennard.