Banwart's homer lifts WBM/GCB boys in 10th inning, 12-10


WBM/GCB's Jack Banwart (center) is congratulated by teammate Taylor Benentt (3) and others after he hit the game-winning home run in the bottom of the 10th inning in a Class 1A district baseball game in Algona on July 12. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

Jack Banwart's towering home run over the centerfield fence in the bottom of the 10th inning lifted the West Bend-Mallard/Gilmore City-Bradgate baseball team past Sioux Central, 12-10 Tuesday night (July 12) in Algona at Garrigan Field. The victory improved the Wolverines' season record to 12-13 overall. WBM/GCB advances into a district semifinal in Fort Dodge on June 14 against Fort Dodge St. Edmond, a 7-2 winner over Manson-Northwest Webster.

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