In a departure from recent years, the state of Nebraska is sending only one team to the American Legion Central Plains Regional tournament.
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Photos: Carpet Land vs. Creighton Prep in Legion Baseball Class A State Championship
Carpet Land's Santino Arranaga (15) pitches during game two of a 2-out-of-3 legion baseball championship match on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, at Den Hartog Field in Lincoln. Carpet Land was up 5-0 in the top of the fourth inning with one out.
Carpet Land's Santino Arranaga (15) is greeted by Abe Christensen (7) and Keyan Schadwinkel (4) after three outs during game two of a 2-out-of-3 legion baseball championship match on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, at Den Hartog Field in Lincoln. Carpet Land was up 5-0 in the top of the fourth inning with one out.
Carpet Land’s Brodie McIntire (6) leaps in celebration of his homer with Greyson Bjorkman (13) and the rest of the team during the American Legion Class A state tournament championship Saturday at Den Hartog Field.
Creighton Prep's Ivan Sookram (18) bunts during game two of a 2-out-of-3 legion baseball championship match on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, at Den Hartog Field in Lincoln. Carpet Land was up 5-0 in the top of the fourth inning with one out.
Creighton Prep's Mike Novero (16) pitches during game two of a 2-out-of-3 legion baseball championship match on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, at Den Hartog Field in Lincoln. Carpet Land was up 5-0 in the top of the fourth inning with one out.
Carpet Land head coach Mychal Lanik hoists his son, 8-year-old Gehrig Lanik, after winning game two of a 2-out-of-3 legion baseball championship match on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, at Den Hartog Field in Lincoln. Carpet Land (Lincoln East) beat Five Points Bank (Creighton Prep) 7-2 to claim the title and take the series 2-0.
Carpet Land head coach Mychal Lanik reacts after being doused with the water cooler following game two of a 2-out-of-3 legion baseball championship match on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, at Den Hartog Field in Lincoln. Carpet Land (Lincoln East) beat Five Points Bank (Creighton Prep) 7-2 to claim the title and take the series 2-0.
Carpet Land's Brodie McIntire (6) hoists 8-year-old Gehrig Lanik—son of head coach Mychal Lanik—with the plaque after winning game two of a 2-out-of-3 legion baseball championship match on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, at Den Hartog Field in Lincoln. Carpet Land (Lincoln East) beat Five Points Bank (Creighton Prep) 7-2 to claim the title and take the series 2-0.
Creighton Prep head coach Pat Mooney shares a long embrace with Jack Cosgrove (7) after falling in game two of a 2-out-of-3 legion baseball championship match on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, at Den Hartog Field in Lincoln. Carpet Land (Lincoln East) beat Five Points Bank (Creighton Prep) 7-2 to claim the title and take the series 2-0.
Carpet Land's Tyson Beach (2) embraces Fisher Irons (5) on the mound after winning game two of a 2-out-of-3 legion baseball championship match on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, at Den Hartog Field in Lincoln. Carpet Land (Lincoln East) beat Five Points Bank (Creighton Prep) 7-2 to claim the title and take the series 2-0.
Carpet Land's Abe Christensen (7) and Fisher Irons (5) dogpile with Bradyn Erickson (2, catcher) after defeating Creighton Prep to win the American Legion Class A state tournament Saturday at Den Hartog Field.
Carpet Land head coach Mychal Lanik addresses his team in the huddle after game two of a 2-out-of-3 legion baseball championship match on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, at Den Hartog Field in Lincoln. Carpet Land (Lincoln East) beat Five Points Bank (Creighton Prep) 7-2 to claim the title and take the series 2-0.
Creighton Prep watches Caden Burton (11) bat during game two of a 2-out-of-3 legion baseball championship match on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, at Den Hartog Field in Lincoln. Carpet Land (Lincoln East) beat Five Points Bank (Creighton Prep) 7-2 to claim the title and take the series 2-0.
Carpet Land's Dele Odulate (42) throws during game two of a 2-out-of-3 legion baseball championship match on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, at Den Hartog Field in Lincoln. Carpet Land (Lincoln East) beat Five Points Bank (Creighton Prep) 7-2 to claim the title and take the series 2-0.
Carpet Land's Abe Christensen (7) celebrates after three outs to return to batting during game two of a 2-out-of-3 legion baseball championship match on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, at Den Hartog Field in Lincoln. Carpet Land (Lincoln East) beat Five Points Bank (Creighton Prep) 7-2 to claim the title and take the series 2-0.
Carpet Land's Abe Christensen (7) pitches during game two of a 2-out-of-3 legion baseball championship match on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, at Den Hartog Field in Lincoln. Carpet Land (Lincoln East) beat Five Points Bank (Creighton Prep) 7-2 to claim the title and take the series 2-0.
