Nationals, Regulators In Area Championships

The Chadron FNBO Junior Nationals staved off elimination in the B7 area tournament with a 9-8 win over tournament host Sidney on Monday night.

The Junior Nats will now have to beat top seeded Alliance, who beat Chadron 4-3 on Sunday afternoon, twice in order to advance to the state tournament.

First pitch is at 4:00 pm with an if necessary game to follow if Chadron can get the win.

The Sheridan County Regulators left no doubt in their semifinal against Hershland, cruising to a 23-11 victory and earning a rematch with Imperial in the championship.

Just like the Nationals against Alliance, Sheridan County will need to beat Imperial twice to advance to the state tournament.

Game time is 6:00 pm with a if necessary to follow.