Class 1 baseball championship - Bell City vs. Atlanta

Wednesday, June 3, 2015

Laura Simon

Bell City defeated Atlanta 6-3 to capture the Class 1 championship, Wednesday, June 3, 2015, in O'Fallon, Missouri.

Bell City players rush the field after defeating Atlanta 6-3 in extra innings to win the Class 1 championship, Wednesday, June 3, 2015, in O'Fallon, Missouri. (Laura Simon)
Bell City players line up along the first baseline as the crowd rises for the playing of the National Anthem at the start of the Class 1 championship game against Atlanta, Wednesday, June 3, 2015, in O'Fallon, Missouri. (Laura Simon)
Bell City fans applaud as the starting lineup is announced at the start of the Class 1 championship game against Atlanta, Wednesday, June 3, 2015, in O'Fallon, Missouri. (Laura Simon)
Bell City players return to their dugout at the end of the fifth inning during the Class 1 championship game against Atlanta, Wednesday, June 3, 2015, in O'Fallon, Missouri. Bell City won 6-3 in extra innings. (Laura Simon)
Bell City's Nolan Schaefer warms up in the first inning of the Class 1 championship game against Atlanta, Wednesday, June 3, 2015, in O'Fallon, Missouri. Bell City won 6-3 in extra innings. (Laura Simon)
A Bell City fan roots for the Cubs during the Class 1 championship game against Atlanta, Wednesday, June 3, 2015, in O'Fallon, Missouri. Bell City won 6-3 in extra innings. (Laura Simon)
Bell City's Tyler Evans, left, and Jesse Smith chat at first in the second inning of the Class 1 championship game against Atlanta, Wednesday, June 3, 2015, in O'Fallon, Missouri. Bell City won 6-3 in extra innings. (Laura Simon)
Bell City's Jesse Smith runs the ball to first in the third inning of the Class 1 championship game against Atlanta, Wednesday, June 3, 2015, in O'Fallon, Missouri. Bell City won 6-3 in extra innings. (Laura Simon)
Bell City's Jesse Smith reacts to a Atlanta runner being called safe at first in the third inning of the Class 1 championship game against, Wednesday, June 3, 2015, in O'Fallon, Missouri. Bell City won 6-3 in extra innings. (Laura Simon)
Bell City's Brandon Tietjen-Abner reacts after being called out at first to end the top of the fourth inning of the Class 1 championship game against Atlanta, Wednesday, June 3, 2015, in O'Fallon, Missouri. Bell City won 6-3 in extra innings. (Laura Simon)
Bell City players huddle in the fourth inning of the Class 1 championship game against Atlanta, Wednesday, June 3, 2015, in O'Fallon, Missouri. Bell City won 6-3 in extra innings. (Laura Simon)
Bell City head coach Justin Simpher sends baserunner Cole Nichols home for a run in the fifth inning of the Class 1 championship game against Atlanta, Wednesday, June 3, 2015, in O'Fallon, Missouri. Bell City won 6-3 in extra innings. (Laura Simon)
Bell City's Austin Hicks high-fives first base coach Josh Overbey after Hicks hit in the fifth inning of the Class 1 championship game against Atlanta, Wednesday, June 3, 2015, in O'Fallon, Missouri. Bell City won 6-3 in extra innings. (Laura Simon)
Atlanta's Collan Thrasher reacts after tagging out Bell City's Peyton Maddox at second in the sixth inning of the Class 1 championship game, Wednesday, June 3, 2015, in O'Fallon, Missouri. Bell City won 6-3 in extra innings. (Laura Simon)
Bell City's first baseman Tyler Evans yawns as he waits for his teammate to bring him his glove in the sixth inning of the Class 1 championship game against Atlanta, Wednesday, June 3, 2015, in O'Fallon, Missouri. Bell City won 6-3 in extra innings. (Laura Simon)
A young Bell City fan applauds in the sixth inning of the Class 1 championship game against Atlanta, Wednesday, June 3, 2015, in O'Fallon, Missouri. Bell City won 6-3 in extra innings. (Laura Simon)
Bell City's Nolan Schaefer dives after a pop-up for an out in the seventh inning of the Class 1 championship game against Atlanta, Wednesday, June 3, 2015, in O'Fallon, Missouri. Bell City won 6-3 in extra innings. (Laura Simon)
Bell City's Austin Hicks, left, and Cole Nichols, right, congratulate Nolan Schaefer on his catch in the seventh inning of the Class 1 championship game against Atlanta, Wednesday, June 3, 2015, in O'Fallon, Missouri. Bell City won 6-3 in extra innings. (Laura Simon)
Bell City players take the field for the Class 1 championship game against Atlanta, Wednesday, June 3, 2015, in O'Fallon, Missouri. Bell City won 6-3 in extra innings. (Laura Simon)
Bell City's Bobby Wright reacts after his hit in the eighth inning of the Class 1 championship game against Atlanta, Wednesday, June 3, 2015, in O'Fallon, Missouri. Bell City won 6-3 in extra innings. (Laura Simon)
Bell City relief pitcher Austin Hicks reacts after throwing a third strike to win Class 1 championship game against Atlanta, Wednesday, June 3, 2015, in O'Fallon, Missouri. Bell City won 6-3 in extra innings. (Laura Simon)
Bell City relief pitcher Austin Hicks reacts after throwing a third strike to win Class 1 championship game against Atlanta, Wednesday, June 3, 2015, in O'Fallon, Missouri. Bell City won 6-3 in extra innings. (Laura Simon)
Bell City players celebrate their 6-3 win over Atlanta to capture the Class 1 championship, Wednesday, June 3, 2015, in O'Fallon, Missouri. (Laura Simon)
Bell City players celebrate their 6-3 win over Atlanta to capture the Class 1 championship, Wednesday, June 3, 2015, in O'Fallon, Missouri. (Laura Simon)
Bell City's Austin Hicks and Jesse Smith rush to coach Justin Simpher after winning 6-3 over Atlanta to capture the Class 1 championship, Wednesday, June 3, 2015, in O'Fallon, Missouri. (Laura Simon)
Bell City's Jesse Smith jumps onto coach Justin Simpher after the Cubs 6-3 win over Atlanta to capture the Class 1 championship, Wednesday, June 3, 2015, in O'Fallon, Missouri. (Laura Simon)
Bell City's Cole Nichols,left, congratulates teammate Chase Dembowski after the Cubs 6-3 win over Atlanta to capture the Class 1 championship, Wednesday, June 3, 2015, in O'Fallon, Missouri. (Laura Simon)
Bell City's Jesse Smith, left, Nolan Schaefer, center, and Austin Hicks pose for a photo after the Cubs 6-3 win over Atlanta to capture the Class 1 championship, Wednesday, June 3, 2015, in O'Fallon, Missouri. (Laura Simon)
Bell City players celebrate their 6-3 win over Atlanta to capture the Class 1 championship, Wednesday, June 3, 2015, in O'Fallon, Missouri. (Laura Simon)
Bell City players celebrate their 6-3 win over Atlanta to capture the Class 1 championship, Wednesday, June 3, 2015, in O'Fallon, Missouri. (Laura Simon)
Bell City's Brandon Tietjen-Abner gently rests the teams Class 1 championship trophy on a table after the Cubs 6-3 win over Atlanta, Wednesday, June 3, 2015, in O'Fallon, Missouri. (Laura Simon)
Bell City's Nate Finney rests at a table after the Cubs 6-3 win over Atlanta to capture the Class 1 championship, Wednesday, June 3, 2015, in O'Fallon, Missouri. (Laura Simon)
Bell City players celebrate their 6-3 win over Atlanta to capture the Class 1 championship, Wednesday, June 3, 2015, in O'Fallon, Missouri. (Laura Simon)
Bell City players take a group selfie after the Cubs 6-3 win over Atlanta to capture the Class 1 championship, Wednesday, June 3, 2015, in O'Fallon, Missouri. (Laura Simon)
Bell City coach Justin Simpher takes a photo of his team after the Cubs 6-3 win over Atlanta to capture the Class 1 championship, Wednesday, June 3, 2015, in O'Fallon, Missouri. (Laura Simon)
Bell City's Jesse Smith is embraced by Todd Irwin after the Cubs 6-3 win over Atlanta to capture the Class 1 championship, Wednesday, June 3, 2015, in O'Fallon, Missouri. (Laura Simon)
Bell City's Jesse Smith gives his mother, Amanda Zimmerman a peck on her cheeck after the Cubs 6-3 win over Atlanta to capture the Class 1 championship, Wednesday, June 3, 2015, in O'Fallon, Missouri. (Laura Simon)
Bell City fans react after the Cubs tie the game at 3-3 with Atlanta during the Class 1 championship game, Wednesday, June 3, 2015, in O'Fallon, Missouri. (Laura Simon)
Bell City fans react after the Cubs tie the game at 3-3 with Atlanta during the Class 1 championship game, Wednesday, June 3, 2015, in O'Fallon, Missouri. (Laura Simon)
Bell City fans react after the Cubs tie the game at 3-3 with Atlanta during the Class 1 championship game, Wednesday, June 3, 2015, in O'Fallon, Missouri. (Laura Simon)
Bell City fans react to the Cubs 6-3 victory over Atlanta during the Class 1 championship game, Wednesday, June 3, 2015, in O'Fallon, Missouri. (Laura Simon)
Bell City's Nolan Schaefer holds up the Cubs Class 1 championship trophy, Wednesday, June 3, 2015, in O'Fallon, Missouri. Bell City defeated Atlanta 6-3. (Laura Simon)
Bell City's Nolan Schaefer holds up the Cubs Class 1 championship trophy, Wednesday, June 3, 2015, in O'Fallon, Missouri. Bell City defeated Atlanta 6-3. (Laura Simon)
Bell City players pose for a group photo after defeating Atlanta 6-3 in the Class 1 championship game, Wednesday, June 3, 2015, in O'Fallon, Missouri. (Laura Simon)
Bell City players walk off the field after defeating Atlanta 6-3 in the Class 1 championship game, Wednesday, June 3, 2015, in O'Fallon, Missouri. (Laura Simon)
Bell City coach Justin Simpher holds up his teams championship trophy for the fans after the Cubs defeated Atlanta 6-3 in the Class 1 championship game, Wednesday, June 3, 2015, in O'Fallon, Missouri. (Laura Simon)
Bell City fans congratulate their team after the Cubs defeated Atlanta 6-3 in the Class 1 championship game, Wednesday, June 3, 2015, in O'Fallon, Missouri. (Laura Simon)
Bell City head coach Justin Simpher stands with his team in the dugout after the Cubs defeated Atlanta 6-3 in the Class 1 championship game, Wednesday, June 3, 2015, in O'Fallon, Missouri. (Laura Simon)
Bell City's Austin Hicks hugs head coach Justin Simpher after defeating Atlanta 6-3 in the Class 1 championship game, Wednesday, June 3, 2015, in O'Fallon, Missouri. (Laura Simon)
Bell City assistant coach Josh Overbey holds the teams Class 1 championship trophy after the Cubs defeated Atlanta 6-3 in the Class 1 championship game, Wednesday, June 3, 2015, in O'Fallon, Missouri. (Laura Simon)
Bell City fans support the Cubs as they take on Atlanta for the Class 1 championship, Thursday, June 3, 2015, in O'Fallon, Missouri. Bell City won 6-3. (Laura Simon)
Bell City fans support the Cubs as they take on Atlanta for the Class 1 championship, Thursday, June 3, 2015, in O'Fallon, Missouri. Bell City won 6-3. (Laura Simon)
Bell City fans support the Cubs as they take on Atlanta for the Class 1 championship, Thursday, June 3, 2015, in O'Fallon, Missouri. Bell City won 6-3. (Laura Simon)
Bell City fans support the Cubs as they take on Atlanta for the Class 1 championship, Thursday, June 3, 2015, in O'Fallon, Missouri. Bell City won 6-3. (Laura Simon)
Bell City fans support the Cubs as they take on Atlanta for the Class 1 championship, Thursday, June 3, 2015, in O'Fallon, Missouri. Bell City won 6-3. (Laura Simon)
Bell City fans support the Cubs as they take on Atlanta for the Class 1 championship, Thursday, June 3, 2015, in O'Fallon, Missouri. Bell City won 6-3. (Laura Simon)
Bell City fans support the Cubs as they take on Atlanta for the Class 1 championship, Thursday, June 3, 2015, in O'Fallon, Missouri. Bell City won 6-3. (Laura Simon)
Bell City fans support the Cubs as they take on Atlanta for the Class 1 championship, Thursday, June 3, 2015, in O'Fallon, Missouri. Bell City won 6-3. (Laura Simon)
Bell City fans support the Cubs as they take on Atlanta for the Class 1 championship, Thursday, June 3, 2015, in O'Fallon, Missouri. Bell City won 6-3. (Laura Simon)
Bell City fans support the Cubs as they take on Atlanta for the Class 1 championship, Thursday, June 3, 2015, in O'Fallon, Missouri. Bell City won 6-3. (Laura Simon)
Bell City fans support the Cubs as they take on Atlanta for the Class 1 championship, Thursday, June 3, 2015, in O'Fallon, Missouri. Bell City won 6-3. (Laura Simon)
Bell City fans support the Cubs as they take on Atlanta for the Class 1 championship, Thursday, June 3, 2015, in O'Fallon, Missouri. Bell City won 6-3. (Laura Simon)