After starting the season 0-3, the Albert Lea 12 and under A traveling Union Center baseball team has a record of 15-8-1 and has qualified for the state tournament in Owatonna July 24-26.

This is the seventh consecutive year that the 12 and under A team has qualified for the state tournament.

Thanks to assistant coaches Corey Thomas, Phil Adams and Tim Christianson for their hard work and dedication the team has shown steady improvement and looks forward to the state tournament.

The players, parents and coaches extend their generous support.