by Scott Sacry, Sports Editor
The Bitterroot Red Sox took second place at the 2025 Class A State Tournament held in Conrad July 30-August 3. The Red Sox lost to the Bozeman Bucs 2-1 in the championship game on Sunday, August 3.
With the runner up finish, the Red Sox move on to the 2025 Northwest Class A Regional Tournament in Burley, Idaho on August 7-10. The Red Sox play the Wasilla Road Warriors from Alaska on August 7 at 1 p.m.
Bitterroot Red Sox players, l to r, Reese Earp, Boedy Tadvick and Jude Widmer running in step at the State tournament. The Red Sox took 2nd place at the 2025 Class A State Tournament in Conrad on August 3 and are headed to the Northwest regionals in Burley, Idaho on August 7. Photo by Hope Earp.
At the Class A State Tournament in Conrad, the Red Sox defeated the Miles City Mavericks 6-0 in their opening game, then they defeated the Vauxhall Spurs 12-2. Next they lost to the Bozeman Bucs 3-0, then they defeated the Gallatin Valley Outlaws 6-4. Finally, the Red Sox lost 2-1 to the Bozeman Bucs again in the championship game.
Red Sox 10, Miles City Mavericks 0
On Wednesday, July 30, the Red Sox defeated Miles City 10-0 in five innings. Red Sox pitcher Cash Lawrence got the win, striking out five batters and only allowing two hits. At the plate for the Red Sox, Reese Earp went 3 for 3 with 2 RBIs, Boedy Tadvick went 2 for 2 and scored 2 runs, and Hunter Harrness went 1 for 3, scored a run and had an RBI.
Red Sox 12, Vauxhall Spurs 2
On Thursday, July 31, the Red Sox defeated the Vauxhall (Alberta) Spurs 12-2 in five innings. Red Sox pitcher Cash Lawrence got the win. At the plate for the Red Sox, Jude Widmer went 2 for 3 with 2 RBIs, Boedy Tadvick went 1 for 3 and had 2 RBIs, and Lawrence and Jackson Lubke each scored 3 runs.
Red Sox 0, Bozeman Bucs 3
On Friday, August 1, the Red Sox were defeated by the Bozeman Bucs 3-0. The pitching was strong for both teams as there were only five total hits in the game. Red Sox pitcher Jackson Lubke struck out nine batters, but gave up three runs in the 5th inning. Boedy Tadvick’s double was the only hit for the Red Sox.
Red Sox 6, Gallatin Valley Outlaws 4
On Saturday, August 2, the Red Sox defeated the Gallatin Valley Outlaws 6-4. The Red Sox scored two runs in the 6th inning to take a 6-1 lead, then held on in the bottom of the 7th inning to get the 6-4 victory. The Red Sox made the most of their chances, scoring six runs on three hits. For the Red Sox, Brady Demoss had 2 RBIs and scored a run, and Jude Widmer went 1 for 2 and scored 2 runs.
Red Sox 1, Bozeman Bucs 2
In the championship game on Sunday, August 3, the Red Sox were defeated by the Bozeman Bucs 2-1. The Red Sox got seven hits to the Bucs’ four, but were only able to get one run. Red Sox pitcher Jude Widmer pitched the whole game and gave up two runs of four hits. At the plate for the Red Sox, Widmer went 2 for 2 and scored a run, and Brady DeMoss went 1 for 3 and had an RBI.
Bucs end season at state (smaller headline, under the Red Sox story)
The Bitterroot Bucs finished another successful season at the Class A State Tournament in Conrad on July 30-August 3. The Bucs lost their opening game to the Laurel Dodgers 10-15, then defeated the Tri-County Cardinals 12-1, and, finally, they lost to the Vauxhall Spurs 2-9 to end their season.
Bucs 10, Laurel Dodgers 15
In their opening game on Wednesday, July 30, the Bucs lost to the Laurel Dodgers 10-15 in a slugfest. For the Bucs, Wes Potter was magical, going 4 for 4, scoring 2 runs, and hitting 2 RBIs. McCoy Endres had 4 RBIs and scored 2 runs, Chase Wagner went 2 for 4 with 2 RBIs, and Joey Wheeler hit a solo home run.
Bucs 12, Tri-County Cardinals 1
In their second game on Thursday, July 31, the Bucs defeated the Tri-County Cardinals 12-1. Bucs pitcher Isaiah Testerman got the win, allowing only two hits. Testerman also had 2 RBIs at the plate. For the Bucs, Joey Wheeler went 1 for 2 with 4 RBIs, Wes Potter went 2 for 2 with an RBI, and McCoy Endres went 1 for 3 and had 2 RBIs.
Bucs 2, Vauxhall Spurs 9
On Friday, August 1, the Bucs lost to the Vauxhall Spurs 2-9. At the plate for the Bucs, Drew Wagner went 1 for 3 with an RBI, Chase Wagner went 1 for 3 with an RBI, and Cole Germane went 1 for 3 and scored a run.