First-round pairings announced for Junior American Legion area tournament at Pierce

PIERCE – Junior American Legion baseball teams from Northeast Nebraska compete for an area crown in Pierce July 6-10.

Friday’s opening round:

1 p.m. : #3 seed Creighton vs. #4 Crofton

4 p.m. : #2 Hartington vs. #5 Battle Creek

7 p.m. : #1 Pierce vs. #6 Neligh

The champion qualifies for the state tournament July 14-18 in Battle Creek. ... See more