After 11 years and 16 consecutive losses Post 320 has finally beaten Post 22. In a game that didn’t lack drama, the two teams tied each other or exchanged leads five times until Brandon Kiewel gave the Stars the lead for good with a 3-run inside the park homerun in the eighth.

So what does this mean for the two programs? Obviously, for Post 320 it is the biggest win in the history of the program and lifts a huge weight off their backs, but unless they go on to win the state championship that is all it will be. The biggest mistake the Stars could make is being satisfied with this win. With that said, congratulations to the players for Post 320, just like coach Brandt said, “This is a game they’ll remember forever.”

I have to say from a sports fans point of view it was one of the best local sports games I’ve ever seen. I would bet that most fans in the stadium, including myself had no idea who was going to win the game until the ninth inning.

For Post 22, if they comeback and win the state tournament against Post 320 this game will ultimately mean very little. Although that is a huge ‘if.’ As tough as the loss is for Post 22 players and coaches, they have to comeback and play today. If I know Dave Ploof and the Post 22 players like I think I do, losing at home to Post 320 will only motivate them.

There is still a lot of tournament left and this could be only the beginning.

-Jake-

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