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Photos: Stewarts Creek beats Jefferson Co to advance to Championship

Stewarts CreekÕs Austin Steel (22) celebrates at home plate after scoring the second run in extra innings during game 12 against Jefferson County with teammate Mason Curtis (15) during the Class AAA Baseball Tournament during Spring Fling on Thursday, May 25, 2017.
Stewarts CreekÕs Austin Steel (22) celebrates at home plate after scoring the second run in extra innings during game 12 against Jefferson County with teammate Mason Curtis (15) during the Class AAA Baseball Tournament during Spring Fling on Thursday, May 25, 2017.
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Stewarts Creek realizes that they will be plaing in the State Championship game as player’s (L to R) Austin Steel (22), Tayne Davis (17) and Chase Vondohlen (18) react to a homerun hit to win the in game 14 against Jefferson County during the Class AAA Baseball Tournament during Spring Fling on Thursday, May 25, 2017.
Stewarts Creek realizes that they will be plaing in the State Championship game as player’s (L to R) Austin Steel (22), Tayne Davis (17) and Chase Vondohlen (18) react to a homerun hit to win the in game 14 against Jefferson County during the Class AAA Baseball Tournament during Spring Fling on Thursday, May 25, 2017.
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Jefferson CountyÕs Sean Fladd (14) slides safely into home during the 6th inning of game 12 of the Class AAA Baseball Tournament during Spring Fling on Thursday, May 25, 2017.Stewarts CreekÕs catcher Chase Vondohlen (18) tries to tag him out at the plate. Jefferson County Brandon Saylor (12) watches in the background.
Jefferson CountyÕs Sean Fladd (14) slides safely into home during the 6th inning of game 12 of the Class AAA Baseball Tournament during Spring Fling on Thursday, May 25, 2017.Stewarts CreekÕs catcher Chase Vondohlen (18) tries to tag him out at the plate. Jefferson County Brandon Saylor (12) watches in the background.
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Jefferson County’s Dakota Brown (13) left, and Sean Fladd (14) left, react to losing to Stewarts Creek in game 14 of the Class AAA Baseball Tournament during Spring Fling on Thursday, May 25, 2017.
Jefferson County’s Dakota Brown (13) left, and Sean Fladd (14) left, react to losing to Stewarts Creek in game 14 of the Class AAA Baseball Tournament during Spring Fling on Thursday, May 25, 2017.
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Stewarts CreekÕs TRe Bailliez (2) is picked up and carried to the dugout by teammate Dylan Burney (5) after Baillez hit a homerun against Jefferson County in game 12 of the Class AAA Baseball Tournament during Spring Fling on Thursday, May 25, 2017.
Stewarts CreekÕs TRe Bailliez (2) is picked up and carried to the dugout by teammate Dylan Burney (5) after Baillez hit a homerun against Jefferson County in game 12 of the Class AAA Baseball Tournament during Spring Fling on Thursday, May 25, 2017.
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Jefferson’s Matthew Bradley (6) falls to the ground after catching a fly ball for an out against Stewarts Creek as teammate Tyler Franklin (2) leaps over Brdley, to avoid running over him in game 14 of the Class AAA Baseball Tournament during Spring Fling on Thursday, May 25, 2017.
Jefferson’s Matthew Bradley (6) falls to the ground after catching a fly ball for an out against Stewarts Creek as teammate Tyler Franklin (2) leaps over Brdley, to avoid running over him in game 14 of the Class AAA Baseball Tournament during Spring Fling on Thursday, May 25, 2017.
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STewarts Creek senior Austin Steel (22) holds the dugout back from rushing the field until teammate Daniel Freeman (12) runs the bases of his homerun that ends game 14 against Jefferson County during the Class AAA Baseball Tournament during Spring Fling on Thursday, May 25, 2017.
STewarts Creek senior Austin Steel (22) holds the dugout back from rushing the field until teammate Daniel Freeman (12) runs the bases of his homerun that ends game 14 against Jefferson County during the Class AAA Baseball Tournament during Spring Fling on Thursday, May 25, 2017.
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Stewarts CreekÕs Maddox Vondohlen (3) pitches against Jefferson County during game 12 of the Class AAA Baseball Tournament during Spring Fling on Thursday, May 25, 2017.
Stewarts CreekÕs Maddox Vondohlen (3) pitches against Jefferson County during game 12 of the Class AAA Baseball Tournament during Spring Fling on Thursday, May 25, 2017.
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Stewarts CreekÕs Dylan Burney (5) imitates a goose, the teams good luck charm, in game 12 against Jefferson County in the Class AAA Baseball Tournament during Spring Fling on Thursday, May 25, 2017.
Stewarts CreekÕs Dylan Burney (5) imitates a goose, the teams good luck charm, in game 12 against Jefferson County in the Class AAA Baseball Tournament during Spring Fling on Thursday, May 25, 2017.
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Jefferson’s Matthew Bradley (6) throws the ball to first for and out against Stewart Creek in game 14 of the Class AAA Baseball Tournament during Spring Fling on Thursday, May 25, 2017.
Jefferson’s Matthew Bradley (6) throws the ball to first for and out against Stewart Creek in game 14 of the Class AAA Baseball Tournament during Spring Fling on Thursday, May 25, 2017.
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Jefferson CountyÕs first baseman Jacob Rogers (19) tries to pick off Stewarts CreekÕs Daniel Freeman (12) in game 12 of the Class AAA Baseball Tournament during Spring Fling on Thursday, May 25, 2017.
Jefferson CountyÕs first baseman Jacob Rogers (19) tries to pick off Stewarts CreekÕs Daniel Freeman (12) in game 12 of the Class AAA Baseball Tournament during Spring Fling on Thursday, May 25, 2017.
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Jefferson CountyÕs Tyler Franklin (2) celebrates with teammate Tyler Shaver (4) after tying uo the game 3 to 3 in the 6th inning of game 12 of the Class AAA Baseball Tournament during Spring Fling on Thursday, May 25, 2017.
Jefferson CountyÕs Tyler Franklin (2) celebrates with teammate Tyler Shaver (4) after tying uo the game 3 to 3 in the 6th inning of game 12 of the Class AAA Baseball Tournament during Spring Fling on Thursday, May 25, 2017.
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Stewarts CreekÕs Austin Steel (22) runs to the dugout as he celebrates scoring the second run in extra innings during game 12 against Jefferson County during the Class AAA Baseball Tournament during Spring Fling on Thursday, May 25, 2017. Teammate Mason Curtis (15) stands in the background.
Stewarts CreekÕs Austin Steel (22) runs to the dugout as he celebrates scoring the second run in extra innings during game 12 against Jefferson County during the Class AAA Baseball Tournament during Spring Fling on Thursday, May 25, 2017. Teammate Mason Curtis (15) stands in the background.
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Stewart Creek’s pitching coach Charlie Mitchell talks with pitcher Aaron Moriarty (27) on the pitchers mound during game 14 against Jefferson County during the Class AAA Baseball Tournament during Spring Fling on Thursday, May 25, 2017.
Stewart Creek’s pitching coach Charlie Mitchell talks with pitcher Aaron Moriarty (27) on the pitchers mound during game 14 against Jefferson County during the Class AAA Baseball Tournament during Spring Fling on Thursday, May 25, 2017.
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Stewarts Creek seniors (L to R) Lane Alexander (20) Austin Steel (22) and Tre Bailliez (2) react as teammate Daniel Freeman’s ball goes over the fence for a walkoff home run to win game 14 st Jefferson County and advancing Stewarts Creek to the State Championship game, during the Class AAA Spring Fling Baseball Tournament, on Thursday, May 25, 2017.
Stewarts Creek seniors (L to R) Lane Alexander (20) Austin Steel (22) and Tre Bailliez (2) react as teammate Daniel Freeman’s ball goes over the fence for a walkoff home run to win game 14 st Jefferson County and advancing Stewarts Creek to the State Championship game, during the Class AAA Spring Fling Baseball Tournament, on Thursday, May 25, 2017.
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Stewarts CreekÕs Dylan Burney (5) slides safely into second as Jefferso CountyÕsMatthew Bradley (6) tries to out Burney in game 12 of the Class AAA Baseball Tournament during Spring Fling on Thursday, May 25, 2017.
Stewarts CreekÕs Dylan Burney (5) slides safely into second as Jefferso CountyÕsMatthew Bradley (6) tries to out Burney in game 12 of the Class AAA Baseball Tournament during Spring Fling on Thursday, May 25, 2017.
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Jefferson CountyÕs Tyler Shaver (4) pitches against Stewarts Creek during game 12 of the Class AAA Baseball Tournament during Spring Fling on Thursday, May 25, 2017.
Jefferson CountyÕs Tyler Shaver (4) pitches against Stewarts Creek during game 12 of the Class AAA Baseball Tournament during Spring Fling on Thursday, May 25, 2017.
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Stewart Creek’s pitching coach Charlie Mitchell, left, talks with catcher Chase Vondohlen (18) and pitcher Aaron Moriarty (27) on the pitchers mound during game 14 against Jefferson County during the Class AAA Baseball Tournament during Spring Fling on Thursday, May 25, 2017.
Stewart Creek’s pitching coach Charlie Mitchell, left, talks with catcher Chase Vondohlen (18) and pitcher Aaron Moriarty (27) on the pitchers mound during game 14 against Jefferson County during the Class AAA Baseball Tournament during Spring Fling on Thursday, May 25, 2017.
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Jefferson CountyÕs Sean Fladd (14) slides safely into home during the 6th inning of game 12 of the Class AAA Baseball Tournament during Spring Fling on Thursdday, May 25, 2017.Stewarts CreekÕs catcher Chase Vondohlen (18) tries to tag him out at the plate. Jefferson County Brandon Saylor (12) watches in the background.
Jefferson CountyÕs Sean Fladd (14) slides safely into home during the 6th inning of game 12 of the Class AAA Baseball Tournament during Spring Fling on Thursdday, May 25, 2017.Stewarts CreekÕs catcher Chase Vondohlen (18) tries to tag him out at the plate. Jefferson County Brandon Saylor (12) watches in the background.
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Creeks wins a double header over Jefferson County in the Class AAA Baseball Tournament during Spring Fling on Thursday, May 25, 2017, to advance them to the State Championship game.
Creeks wins a double header over Jefferson County in the Class AAA Baseball Tournament during Spring Fling on Thursday, May 25, 2017, to advance them to the State Championship game.
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Creeks wins a double header over Jefferson County in the Class AAA Baseball Tournament during Spring Fling on Thursday, May 25, 2017, to advance them to the State Championship game.
Creeks wins a double header over Jefferson County in the Class AAA Baseball Tournament during Spring Fling on Thursday, May 25, 2017, to advance them to the State Championship game.
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Creeks wins a double header over Jefferson County in the Class AAA Baseball Tournament during Spring Fling on Thursday, May 25, 2017, to advance them to the State Championship game.
Creeks wins a double header over Jefferson County in the Class AAA Baseball Tournament during Spring Fling on Thursday, May 25, 2017, to advance them to the State Championship game.
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Creeks wins a double header over Jefferson County in the Class AAA Baseball Tournament during Spring Fling on Thursday, May 25, 2017, to advance them to the State Championship game.
Creeks wins a double header over Jefferson County in the Class AAA Baseball Tournament during Spring Fling on Thursday, May 25, 2017, to advance them to the State Championship game.
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Creeks wins a double header over Jefferson County in the Class AAA Baseball Tournament during Spring Fling on Thursday, May 25, 2017, to advance them to the State Championship game.
Creeks wins a double header over Jefferson County in the Class AAA Baseball Tournament during Spring Fling on Thursday, May 25, 2017, to advance them to the State Championship game.
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Creeks wins a double header over Jefferson County in the Class AAA Baseball Tournament during Spring Fling on Thursday, May 25, 2017, to advance them to the State Championship game.
Creeks wins a double header over Jefferson County in the Class AAA Baseball Tournament during Spring Fling on Thursday, May 25, 2017, to advance them to the State Championship game.
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Creeks wins a double header over Jefferson County in the Class AAA Baseball Tournament during Spring Fling on Thursday, May 25, 2017, to advance them to the State Championship game.
Creeks wins a double header over Jefferson County in the Class AAA Baseball Tournament during Spring Fling on Thursday, May 25, 2017, to advance them to the State Championship game.
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Creeks wins a double header over Jefferson County in the Class AAA Baseball Tournament during Spring Fling on Thursday, May 25, 2017, to advance them to the State Championship game.
Creeks wins a double header over Jefferson County in the Class AAA Baseball Tournament during Spring Fling on Thursday, May 25, 2017, to advance them to the State Championship game.
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Creeks wins a double header over Jefferson County in the Class AAA Baseball Tournament during Spring Fling on Thursday, May 25, 2017, to advance them to the State Championship game.
Creeks wins a double header over Jefferson County in the Class AAA Baseball Tournament during Spring Fling on Thursday, May 25, 2017, to advance them to the State Championship game.
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Creeks wins a double header over Jefferson County in the Class AAA Baseball Tournament during Spring Fling on Thursday, May 25, 2017, to advance them to the State Championship game.
Creeks wins a double header over Jefferson County in the Class AAA Baseball Tournament during Spring Fling on Thursday, May 25, 2017, to advance them to the State Championship game.
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Creeks wins a double header over Jefferson County in the Class AAA Baseball Tournament during Spring Fling on Thursday, May 25, 2017, to advance them to the State Championship game.
Creeks wins a double header over Jefferson County in the Class AAA Baseball Tournament during Spring Fling on Thursday, May 25, 2017, to advance them to the State Championship game.
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