Members of the Lower Columbia 10-and-under All-Stars team pose for a photo after finishing third in the statewide tournament last weekend. Members of the team include Talon Shucka, Peyton Smith, Ryland Thompson, Triton Cave, Carter Wallace, Cedar Goin, Cooper Weston, Easton Hawkins, Eli Olson, Huck Randall, Hunter Meier and Levi Miller.

LOWER COLUMBIA — The Lower Columbia All-Stars 10-and-under youth baseball team concluded their season after finishing third in the statewide tournament last week.

In the opening-round game, the Lower Columbia team, consisting of players from area schools including Astoria, Warrenton, Knappa and Ilwaco, blew out Portland 32-0, followed by narrow loss to West Linn 4-3. The Lower Columbia team reloaded and rebounded by blasting Lakeridge 32-2 and Sandy All-Stars 12-1, before falling to the Sandy Golden Spikes 12-2, securing a third-place finish. West Linn went on to defeat Sandy 14-1 to win the 10-and-under state championship.

“It was a great season with a lot of success,” summed assistant coach Mooch Smith.

“We had hardworking kids and great family support. Our small-town kids competed and beat a lot of big cities. We’re all very proud of them.”

Members of the 2024 Lower Columbia All-Stars 10-and-under team included: Talon Shucka, Peyton Smith, Ryland Thompson, Triton Cave, Carter Wallace, Cedar Goin, Cooper Weston, Easton Hawkins, Eli Olson, Huck Randall, Hunter Meier and Levi Miller. Coaches include head coach Norm Stuzenegger, with assistant coaches Matt Meier, Jeff Hawkins and Mooch Smith.