Last week’s American Legion AA State tournament held in Coeur d’Alene was filled with excitement for the Boise Capitals. The nail-biting action included a 2-run walk-off homer by Brad in the 9th inning that helped the Caps advance to the semi-final round, and 4-home runs during  the tournament in addition to other base hits by Nolan.

The week ended with the team coming out of the loser’s bracket and playing the first game of the final round against previously unbeaten Lewis-Clark and winning 8-4, that was followed by a winner-take-all second game 5-4 win for the championship. The Caps had built up an early 5-0 lead in the 2nd game and held off a late LC run and bases-loaded in the bottom of the 9th only to pop-up to 2nd base for the final out and a state championship victory for the Boise team. As state champions, the Caps play next in the Northwest Regionals in Cheyenne, Wyoming which includes teams from Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Montana and Wyoming.