Indians grab opening game of state tournament versus Russell

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July 28, 2017 - 12:00 AM

MARYSVILLE — Good things come to those who wait. The Post 15 Iola Indians should know.

They waited a full 24 hours through rain and muddy field conditions at Feldhausen Field in Marysville to finally get to the first game of the American Legion AA State Tournament on Thursday.

But when they got there they started will a bang, beating Russell 6-5.

“I think for the boys, after the experience they got last year and this year at the high school state tournament, they were bound and determined to not come out here and lose two games,” head coach Rick Vink said. “The way it’s setting up for us, I think we can be here until Sunday. That’s our goal. Getting to state every year isn’t something that’s automatic so that’s something you have to take advantage of.”

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