10U Tigers Take Tournament in Spring Debut

The NRV Tigers 10U Largen opened their 2026 campaign in spectacular fashion this weekend, overcoming a Saturday split to capture the tournament championship in their first competitive outing of the year.

The Tigers demonstrated resilience and explosive offensive depth throughout the weekend, outscoring their opponents 20–13 across three games.

The Tigers began the tournament with a statement victory in Game 1, fueled by a massive nine-run outburst in the second inning. Cohen Dority emerged as a dual-threat force for the Tigers; on the mound, he stifled the opposition over two innings, striking out four and surrendering only one earned run. Dority remained locked in at the plate, finishing the contest 2-for-2 with a stand-out double.

The momentum slowed slightly in the Saturday nightcap, where the Tigers fell 7–2. Despite the loss, the team saw efficient production from Cash Smith and Corbin Largen, who both went 1-for-1 with an RBI to provide the Tigers’ offensive highlights.

Returning to the diamond on Sunday, the Tigers locked into a defensive duel that ended in a thrilling 5–4 victory. The defining moment came in the third inning when a disciplined three-run rally gave the Tigers a lead they would not relinquish.

Owen Draper delivered a masterful performance on the mound to anchor the win. Draper carved through the opposing lineup for three innings, racking up seven strikeouts while allowing only one earned run to ensure the Tigers went home with the hardware.