Class 1 baseball title game - Bell City vs. New Covenant Academy

Wednesday, June 1, 2016

Laura Simon

Bell City defeated New Covenant Academy 7-2 to take the Class 1 championship for the second year in a row on Wednesday, June 1, 2016, in O'Fallon, Missouri.

Bell City players hold up their Class 1 championship trophy after defeating New Covenant Academy 7-2 on Wednesday, June 1, 2016, in O'Fallon, Missouri. (Laura Simon)
Bell City players hold up their Class 1 championship trophy after defeating New Covenant Academy 7-2 on Wednesday, June 1, 2016, in O'Fallon, Missouri. (Laura Simon)
Bell City players hold up their Class 1 championship trophy after defeating New Covenant Academy 7-2 on Wednesday, June 1, 2016, in O'Fallon, Missouri. (Laura Simon)
Bell City and New Covenant Academy line up for the playing of the "National Anthem" before the start of their Class 1 championship game in O'Fallon on Wednesday, June 1, 2016. (Laura Simon)
The Bell City infields meets on the mound at the start of their Class 1 championship game against New Covenant Academy in O'Fallon on Wednesday, June 1, 2016. (Laura Simon)
Bell City's Cole Nichols scores in the first inning of the Cubs Class 1 championship game against New Covenant Academy in O'Fallon on Wednesday, June 1, 2016. Bell City won 7-2. (Laura Simon)
Bell City's Austin Hicks tags out New Covenant Academy baserunner Timothy Smith in the second inning of the Class 1 championship game in O'Fallon on Wednesday, June 1, 2016. Bell City won 7-2. (Laura Simon)
Bell City's Cole Nichols delivers in the second inning of the Cubs Class 1 championship game against New Covenant Academy in O'Fallon on Wednesday, June 1, 2016. Bell City won 7-2. (Laura Simon)
Bell City's Jesse Smith slides safely into second between New Covenant Academy's Noah Phipps, left, and Ian Poe during the second inning of the Class 1 championship game in O'Fallon on Wednesday, June 1, 2016. Bell City won 7-2. (Laura Simon)
Bell City's Cole Nichols digs in for a hit in the second inning of the Cubs Class 1 championship game against New Covenant Academy in O'Fallon on Wednesday, June 1, 2016. Bell City won 7-2. (Laura Simon)
Bell City's Bobby Wright scores in the second inning of the Cubs Class 1 championship game against New Covenant Academy in O'Fallon on Wednesday, June 1, 2016. Bell City won 7-2. (Laura Simon)
Bell City's Jesse Smith scores in the second inning of the Cubs Class 1 championship game against New Covenant Academy in O'Fallon on Wednesday, June 1, 2016. Bell City won 7-2. (Laura Simon)
Bell City's Jesse Smith tags out New Covenant Academy's Alan Ramsey in the third inning of the Cubs Class 1 championship game in O'Fallon on Wednesday, June 1, 2016. Bell City won 7-2. (Laura Simon)
Bell City players head in after the top of the third inning of the Cubs Class 1 championship game against New Covenant Academy in O'Fallon on Wednesday, June 1, 2016. Bell City won 7-2. (Laura Simon)
Bell City players head in after the top of the third inning of the Cubs Class 1 championship game against New Covenant Academy in O'Fallon on Wednesday, June 1, 2016. Bell City won 7-2. (Laura Simon)
Bell City's Austin Hicks digs in for a hit in the bottom of the fourth inning of the Cubs Class 1 championship game against New Covenant Academy in O'Fallon on Wednesday, June 1, 2016. Bell City won 7-2. (Laura Simon)
Bell City's Jesse Smith claps as he scores in the bottom of the fourth inning of the Cubs Class 1 championship game against New Covenant Academy in O'Fallon on Wednesday, June 1, 2016. Bell City won 7-2. (Laura Simon)
Bell City's Taylor Ogden heads to home plate with Cole Nichols right behind him in the bottom of the fourth inning of the Cubs Class 1 championship game against New Covenant Academy in O'Fallon on Wednesday, June 1, 2016. Bell City won 7-2. (Laura Simon)
Bell City's Cole Nichols scores in the bottom of the fourth inning of the Cubs Class 1 championship game against New Covenant Academy in O'Fallon on Wednesday, June 1, 2016. Bell City won 7-2. (Laura Simon)
Bell City's Austin Hicks slides safely into third around New Covenant Academy's Cody Malan in the bottom of the fourth inning of the Class 1 championship game in O'Fallon on Wednesday, June 1, 2016. Bell City won 7-2. (Laura Simon)
Bell City head coach Justin Simpher talks to his team as they take the field in the top of the seventh inning of the Cubs Class 1 championship game against New Covenant Academy in O'Fallon on Wednesday, June 1, 2016. Bell City won 7-2. (Laura Simon)
Bell City players huddle before taking the field in the top of the seventh inning of the Cubs Class 1 championship game against New Covenant Academy in O'Fallon on Wednesday, June 1, 2016. Bell City won 7-2. (Laura Simon)
Bell City players celebrate the Cubs Class 1 championship win against New Covenant Academy in O'Fallon on Wednesday, June 1, 2016. Bell City won 7-2. (Laura Simon)
Bell City's Cole Nichols and Austin Hicks celebrate the Cubs Class 1 championship win against New Covenant Academy in O'Fallon on Wednesday, June 1, 2016. Bell City won 7-2. (Laura Simon)
Bell City's Cole Nichols and Austin Hicks celebrate the Cubs Class 1 championship win against New Covenant Academy in O'Fallon on Wednesday, June 1, 2016. Bell City won 7-2. (Laura Simon)
Bell City players celebrate the Cubs Class 1 championship win against New Covenant Academy in O'Fallon on Wednesday, June 1, 2016. Bell City won 7-2. (Laura Simon)
Bell City players celebrate the Cubs Class 1 championship win against New Covenant Academy in O'Fallon on Wednesday, June 1, 2016. Bell City won 7-2. (Laura Simon)
Bell City players celebrate the Cubs Class 1 championship win against New Covenant Academy in O'Fallon on Wednesday, June 1, 2016. Bell City won 7-2. (Laura Simon)
Bell City players celebrate the Cubs Class 1 championship win against New Covenant Academy in O'Fallon on Wednesday, June 1, 2016. Bell City won 7-2. (Laura Simon)
Bell City players celebrate the Cubs Class 1 championship win against New Covenant Academy in O'Fallon on Wednesday, June 1, 2016. Bell City won 7-2. (Laura Simon)
Bell City players celebrate the Cubs Class 1 championship win against New Covenant Academy in O'Fallon on Wednesday, June 1, 2016. Bell City won 7-2. (Laura Simon)
Bell City players celebrate the Cubs Class 1 championship win against New Covenant Academy in O'Fallon on Wednesday, June 1, 2016. Bell City won 7-2. (Laura Simon)
Bell City players receive their Class 1 championship trophy after defeating New Covenant Academy 7-2 on Wednesday, June 1, 2016, in O'Fallon, Missouri. (Laura Simon)
Bell City players receive their Class 1 championship trophy after defeating New Covenant Academy 7-2 on Wednesday, June 1, 2016, in O'Fallon, Missouri. (Laura Simon)
Bell City players receive their Class 1 championship trophy after defeating New Covenant Academy 7-2 on Wednesday, June 1, 2016, in O'Fallon, Missouri. (Laura Simon)
Bell City players receive their Class 1 championship trophy after defeating New Covenant Academy 7-2 on Wednesday, June 1, 2016, in O'Fallon, Missouri. (Laura Simon)
Bell City players hold up their Class 1 championship trophy after defeating New Covenant Academy 7-2 on Wednesday, June 1, 2016, in O'Fallon, Missouri. (Laura Simon)
Bell City players celebrate the Cubs Class 1 championship win against New Covenant Academy in O'Fallon on Wednesday, June 1, 2016. Bell City won 7-2. (Laura Simon)
Bell City players hold up their Class 1 championship trophy after defeating New Covenant Academy 7-2 on Wednesday, June 1, 2016, in O'Fallon, Missouri. (Laura Simon)
Bell City players hold up their Class 1 championship trophy after defeating New Covenant Academy 7-2 on Wednesday, June 1, 2016, in O'Fallon, Missouri. (Laura Simon)
Bell City players hold up their Class 1 championship trophy after defeating New Covenant Academy 7-2 on Wednesday, June 1, 2016, in O'Fallon, Missouri. (Laura Simon)
Bell City players hold up their Class 1 championship trophy after defeating New Covenant Academy 7-2 on Wednesday, June 1, 2016, in O'Fallon, Missouri. (Laura Simon)
Bell City players celebrate the Cubs Class 1 championship win against New Covenant Academy in O'Fallon on Wednesday, June 1, 2016. Bell City won 7-2. (Laura Simon)
Bell City players celebrate the Cubs Class 1 championship win against New Covenant Academy in O'Fallon on Wednesday, June 1, 2016. Bell City won 7-2. (Laura Simon)
Bell City players celebrate the Cubs Class 1 championship win against New Covenant Academy in O'Fallon on Wednesday, June 1, 2016. Bell City won 7-2. (Laura Simon)
Bell City players and coaching staff are greeted by their supporters after the Cubs Class 1 championship win against New Covenant Academy in O'Fallon on Wednesday, June 1, 2016. Bell City won 7-2. (Laura Simon)
Bell City players and coaching staff are greeted by their supporters after the Cubs Class 1 championship win against New Covenant Academy in O'Fallon on Wednesday, June 1, 2016. Bell City won 7-2. (Laura Simon)
Bell City players and coaching staff are greeted by their supporters after the Cubs Class 1 championship win against New Covenant Academy in O'Fallon on Wednesday, June 1, 2016. Bell City won 7-2. (Laura Simon)
Bell City players and coaching staff are greeted by their supporters after the Cubs Class 1 championship win against New Covenant Academy in O'Fallon on Wednesday, June 1, 2016. Bell City won 7-2. (Laura Simon)
Bell City players and coaching staff are greeted by their supporters after the Cubs Class 1 championship win against New Covenant Academy in O'Fallon on Wednesday, June 1, 2016. Bell City won 7-2. (Laura Simon)
Bell City players and coaching staff are greeted by their supporters after the Cubs Class 1 championship win against New Covenant Academy in O'Fallon on Wednesday, June 1, 2016. Bell City won 7-2. (Laura Simon)
Fans take in the Class 1 championship game between Bell City and New Covenant Academy on Wednesday, June 1, 2016, in O'Fallon, Missouri. (Laura Simon)
Fans take in the Class 1 championship game between Bell City and New Covenant Academy on Wednesday, June 1, 2016, in O'Fallon, Missouri. (Laura Simon)
Fans take in the Class 1 championship game between Bell City and New Covenant Academy on Wednesday, June 1, 2016, in O'Fallon, Missouri. (Laura Simon)
Fans take in the Class 1 championship game between Bell City and New Covenant Academy on Wednesday, June 1, 2016, in O'Fallon, Missouri. (Laura Simon)
Fans take in the Class 1 championship game between Bell City and New Covenant Academy on Wednesday, June 1, 2016, in O'Fallon, Missouri. (Laura Simon)
Fans take in the Class 1 championship game between Bell City and New Covenant Academy on Wednesday, June 1, 2016, in O'Fallon, Missouri. (Laura Simon)
Fans take in the Class 1 championship game between Bell City and New Covenant Academy on Wednesday, June 1, 2016, in O'Fallon, Missouri. (Laura Simon)
Fans take in the Class 1 championship game between Bell City and New Covenant Academy on Wednesday, June 1, 2016, in O'Fallon, Missouri. (Laura Simon)