Eagle River Legion Baseball becomes the first Alaskan NWCART champion behind MVP performance from Liam Lierman

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) – The Wolves of Eagle River Legion Baseball have sunk their claws into the history books, defeating Gallatin Valley, MT, 5-0 in the Northwest Class A Regional Tournament final.

Left-handed Pitcher Liam Lierman was named game MVP. Striking out 11 batters in five innings before leaving the mound. In the box, the soon-to-be high school senior finished the day 1-3 from the plate, snagging an RBI on his lone hit to finalize his league-leading total to 53.

The blowout win marks the first time an Alaskan team has taken home the NWCART trophy in the tournament’s history. With Eagle River becoming the third team from the 49th state to reach the tournament final in the last five years, joining Wasilla in 2018 and Service in 2023.

Finishing the five-day bracket a prefect 5-0, The NWCART final ends the Wolves season on a high note after losing to the Cougars in both the High School and Legion State Championship games earlier this year. They look to avenge those losses and return to the Northwest Regional Tournament next year.

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