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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Bell City players celebrate their 6-3 win over Atlanta to capture the Class 1 championship, Wednesday, June 3, 2015, in O'Fallon, Missouri.
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Bell City players celebrate their 6-3 win over Atlanta to capture the Class 1 championship, Wednesday, June 3, 2015, in O'Fallon, Missouri.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Bell City players celebrate their 6-3 win over Atlanta to capture the Class 1 championship, Wednesday, June 3, 2015, in O'Fallon, Missouri.
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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.
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Bell City players celebrate their 6-3 win over Atlanta to capture the Class 1 championship, Wednesday, June 3, 2015, in O'Fallon, Missouri.
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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.
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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.
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Bell City players celebrate their 6-3 win over Atlanta to capture the Class 1 championship, Wednesday, June 3, 2015, in O'Fallon, Missouri.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
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 ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
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 ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
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 ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
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 ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
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 ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
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.
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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 ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
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.
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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 ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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