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Oliver Dean scattered three hits, walked two and struck out 14 in the MWV U12 All-Star's 1-0 win over Barrington on Tuesday in the opening round of Cal Ripken Baseball State Tournament. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)

CONWAY — The MWV U12 All-Stars got their quest for a state championship off on the right note on Tuesday with a thrilling 1-0 victory over hosts Barrington in Cal Ripken Baseball State Tournament in Barrington. MWV won a nail-biter with Oliver Dean striking out 14 in a complete game and Finn Williams knocking in the game’s lone run with a sacrifice fly in the fourth inning.

Members of the MWV U-12 team, which is coached by MWV Cal Ripken President Josh McAllister, are Oliver Dean, Finn Williams, Bowen Brown, Izaih Grames, Chace Lubchansky, Jack McAllister, Liam Kennett, Logan McHenry, Jackson DeMartino, Liam Shackford, Sawyer Nelson, Bohdi Matturo, Brigham Killourie, Oliver DegliAngeli and Brannock Gagnon.

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