Communities within Harney and Grant counties have a lot to be proud of this summer.

This year’s 13-15-year-old Babe Ruth all-star team just finished up play in the District 3 and North Oregon State baseball tournaments. Comprised of players from Dayville, Prairie City, John Day, Burns and Hines, the team included 10 14-year-olds and just two 15-year-olds. The majority of the opposing teams were made up of strictly 15-year-olds.

The Harney/Grant team came out of the District 3 tournament in third place, but was still invited to the state tournament because the state director felt they could compete at the higher level.

At the state tournament, the Harney/Grant team faced opponents from Southeast Portland, The Dalles, Treasure Valley and Baker City. They did compete well at the state tournament even though they were outscored in each contest.

The young men represented themselves and their communities quite well and were awarded the North Oregon State Sportsmanship trophy for their efforts.