Front row, from left: Dante Montgomery, Luke Souza, Kyle White, Evan Malmquist, Graham Smith, Sam Winkles, Will Berrien, Jack Wood; back row: Mike Castelli, Graham Oh, Will Stryker, Cade Finegold Photo provided
Under a hot July sun, the Lafayette 'Necks defended their crown and captured the title in the 10-year-old division of the Second Annual Buckeye Classic on July 26-31. The team finished undefeated in the tournament, completing its title run with a 12-2 victory over Moraga. In addition to an impressive display of hitting and pitching, the 'Necks also set the tournament record for snow-cone consumption.