KEWANEE WEATHER

8U team finishes up first season of travel ball


By The Kewanee Voice    June 26, 2023
The Kewanee 8U travel team won four tournaments this year with a record of 23-6. [Submitted photos]

The 8U team finished their season going 23-6 and winning 4 tournaments: Quad City Early Bird Classic, Mother’s Day Buckle Up Challenge, Geneseo Jr Leaf Classic, and the Nolan Keane Memorial Classic. They are ranked top 9 in the state of Illinois out of 53 teams. The team is coached by John Cernovich, Brandon Ince, and Matt Dunn.

Players are: Greyson Burkiewicz, Knox Cernovich, Griffin Dunn, Brantley Frank, Barrett Fransene, Benji Ince, Noah Floming, Kelton Steelman, Patrick Swanson, Tanner VerStraete, Maxson Welgat, and Walker Whitmer.