Dowagiac takes second

Published 9:43 pm Tuesday, July 5, 2011

The Dowagiac All-Stars competed in the Paw Paw Tournament June 24-30 and took second. Pictured in front from left are Cristian Wilson, T.J. Reed, Matt Nelson, Tyler Huston and Matt Moiser. The second row consists of Nick Tournbow, Dashawn Brooks, Bat Boy Chris Mosier, Timmy Howard, Andy Blomgren, Duan Simpson, Garrett Pillivant, Jared Checkley and Thomas Swanson. In back are coaches Derek Turnbow, Craig Checkley, Martin Mosier, Earl Pillivant and Devon Brooks. (The Daily News/Provided)

The Dowagiac All-Stars competed in the Paw Paw Tournament June 24-30 and took second. Pictured in front from left are Cristian Wilson, T.J. Reed, Matt Nelson, Tyler Huston and Matt Moiser. The second row consists of Nick Tournbow, Dashawn Brooks, Bat Boy Chris Mosier, Timmy Howard, Andy Blomgren, Duan Simpson, Garrett Pillivant, Jared Checkley and Thomas Swanson. In back are coaches Derek Turnbow, Craig Checkley, Martin Mosier, Earl Pillivant and Devon Brooks. (The Daily News/Provided)

PAW PAW — The Dowagiac All-Stars finished second at the Paw Paw Tournament on June 30.

Dowagiac defeated Howard Township (13-0), South Haven (13-2), Watervliet (24-0), South Haven (14-7) and Paw Paw (12-11) to reached the title game.

Dowagiac was beaten by South Haven 16-11 in the title game. The All-Stars are all nine years old, but played in the 10-year-old tournament.