Trojans win fourth straight Tri-State championship

Trojans win fourth straight Tri-State championship
Riley Klein

The Tri-Town Trojans defeated the Bethlehem Plowboys 3-1 in the final game of the Tri-State Baseball League World Series in Waterbury Tuesday, Aug. 20. The Trojans are the third team to “four-peat” in TSBL history, joining the Amenia Monarchs (1982-85) and the Torrington Rebels (1992-95). Pictured at right, HVRHS alumnus Willie Yahn, shortstop for the Trojans, rejoices with his team.

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