Sikeston takes title in Show-Me State final

HAYSVILLE, Kan. -- Sikeston completed an undefeated run by stopping Mineral Area, Mo., 7-5 on Aug. 3 to claim the 2009 Cal Ripken 9-and-Under Midwest Plains Regional Tournament of Champions in Haysville.

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