Ephrata Lions vs. Hempfield Black - LNP Tournament 17U Championship [photos]
- CHRIS KNIGHT | Staff Photographer

Hempfield’s Jackson Rubin (9) lays down a bunt that leads to two runs scoring on errors by Ephrata during sixth inning action of an LNP Tournament 17u championship game at Clipper Magazine Stadium in Lancaster Wednesday July 26, 2023.
- CHRIS KNIGHT | Staff Photographer

Hempfield shortstop Logan Dougherty (5) reacts after getting Ephrata’s Landry Weidner (11) at second base during fifth inning action of an LNP Tournament 17u championship game at Clipper Magazine Stadium in Lancaster Wednesday July 26, 2023.
- CHRIS KNIGHT | Staff Photographer

Hempfield head coach Jeremy Morrison hands out championship medals to his players after they beat Ephrata 9-1 to win the LNP Tournament 17u championship game at Clipper Magazine Stadium in Lancaster Wednesday July 26, 2023.
- CHRIS KNIGHT | Staff Photographer

Ephrata centerfieldder Mickey Nixon (18) makes the catch for the out against Hempfield during second inning action of an LNP Tournament 17u championship game at Clipper Magazine Stadium in Lancaster Wednesday July 26, 2023.
- CHRIS KNIGHT | Staff Photographer

Hempfield first baseman Connor Maisano (35) misses the throw as Ephrata’s Mickey Nixon (18) is safe at first base during first inning action of an LNP Tournament 17u championship game at Clipper Magazine Stadium in Lancaster Wednesday July 26, 2023.
- CHRIS KNIGHT | Staff Photographer

League representative Ken Gerber, left, hands the trophy over to Hempfield’s Ryan Jackson (36) after they beat Ephrata 9-1 to win the LNP Tournament 17u championship game at Clipper Magazine Stadium in Lancaster Wednesday July 26, 2023.
- CHRIS KNIGHT | Staff Photographer

Hempfield catcher Jackson Rubin (9) gets Ephrata’s Braden Murphy (9) at the plate during fifth inning action of an LNP Tournament 17u championship game at Clipper Magazine Stadium in Lancaster Wednesday July 26, 2023.
- CHRIS KNIGHT | Staff Photographer

Hempfield’s Dylan Jackson (26) is congratulated by teammate Jacob Manuel (39) after scoring against Ephrata during first inning action of an LNP Tournament 17u championship game at Clipper Magazine Stadium in Lancaster Wednesday July 26, 2023.
- CHRIS KNIGHT | Staff Photographer

Hempfield second baseman Derek Katch (11) makes the throw to first for the out against Ephrata during second inning action of an LNP Tournament 17u championship game at Clipper Magazine Stadium in Lancaster Wednesday July 26, 2023.
- CHRIS KNIGHT | Staff Photographer

Hempfield pitcher Cameron Emerson (38) fires one across the plate against Ephrata during first inning action of an LNP Tournament 17u championship game at Clipper Magazine Stadium in Lancaster Wednesday July 26, 2023.
- CHRIS KNIGHT | Staff Photographer
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Hempfield’s Jackson Rubin (9) lays down a bunt that leads to two runs scoring on errors by Ephrata during sixth inning action of an LNP Tournament 17u championship game at Clipper Magazine Stadium in Lancaster Wednesday July 26, 2023.
- CHRIS KNIGHT | Staff Photographer
Hempfield shortstop Logan Dougherty (5) reacts after getting Ephrata’s Landry Weidner (11) at second base during fifth inning action of an LNP Tournament 17u championship game at Clipper Magazine Stadium in Lancaster Wednesday July 26, 2023.
- CHRIS KNIGHT | Staff Photographer
Ephrata poses with the runner-up trophy after falling to Hempfield 9-1 in the LNP Tournament 17u championship game at Clipper Magazine Stadium in Lancaster Wednesday July 26, 2023.
- CHRIS KNIGHT | Staff Photographer
Hempfield players celebrate withe the championship trophy after beating Ephrata 9-1 to win the LNP Tournament 17u championship game at Clipper Magazine Stadium in Lancaster Wednesday July 26, 2023.
- CHRIS KNIGHT | Staff Photographer
Hempfield head coach Jeremy Morrison hands out championship medals to his players after they beat Ephrata 9-1 to win the LNP Tournament 17u championship game at Clipper Magazine Stadium in Lancaster Wednesday July 26, 2023.
- CHRIS KNIGHT | Staff Photographer
Ephrata stands with the runner-up trophy after falling to Hempfield 9-1 in the LNP Tournament 17u championship game at Clipper Magazine Stadium in Lancaster Wednesday July 26, 2023.
- CHRIS KNIGHT | Staff Photographer
Ephrata and Hempfield players shakes hands after Hempfield won 9-1 to win the LNP Tournament 17u championship game at Clipper Magazine Stadium in Lancaster Wednesday July 26, 2023.
- CHRIS KNIGHT | Staff Photographer
Ephrata centerfieldder Mickey Nixon (18) makes the catch for the out against Hempfield during second inning action of an LNP Tournament 17u championship game at Clipper Magazine Stadium in Lancaster Wednesday July 26, 2023.
- CHRIS KNIGHT | Staff Photographer
Hempfield shortstop Logan Dougherty (5) turns the double play against Ephrata during second inning action of an LNP Tournament 17u championship game at Clipper Magazine Stadium in Lancaster Wednesday July 26, 2023.
- CHRIS KNIGHT | Staff Photographer
Hempfield first baseman Connor Maisano (35) misses the throw as Ephrata’s Mickey Nixon (18) is safe at first base during first inning action of an LNP Tournament 17u championship game at Clipper Magazine Stadium in Lancaster Wednesday July 26, 2023.
- CHRIS KNIGHT | Staff Photographer
Hempfield poses with the trophy after beating Ephrata 9-1 to win the LNP Tournament 17u championship game at Clipper Magazine Stadium in Lancaster Wednesday July 26, 2023.
- CHRIS KNIGHT | Staff Photographer
Hempfield head coach Jeremy Morrison shakes hands with the team after they beat Ephrata 9-1 to win the LNP Tournament 17u championship game at Clipper Magazine Stadium in Lancaster Wednesday July 26, 2023.
- CHRIS KNIGHT | Staff Photographer
League representative Ken Gerber, left, hands the trophy over to Hempfield’s Ryan Jackson (36) after they beat Ephrata 9-1 to win the LNP Tournament 17u championship game at Clipper Magazine Stadium in Lancaster Wednesday July 26, 2023.
- CHRIS KNIGHT | Staff Photographer
Hempfield celebrates after beating Ephrata 9-1 to win the LNP Tournament 17u championship game at Clipper Magazine Stadium in Lancaster Wednesday July 26, 2023.
- CHRIS KNIGHT | Staff Photographer
Hempfield catcher Jackson Rubin (9) gets Ephrata’s Braden Murphy (9) at the plate during fifth inning action of an LNP Tournament 17u championship game at Clipper Magazine Stadium in Lancaster Wednesday July 26, 2023.
- CHRIS KNIGHT | Staff Photographer
Hempfield’s Dylan Jackson (26) is congratulated by teammate Jacob Manuel (39) after scoring against Ephrata during first inning action of an LNP Tournament 17u championship game at Clipper Magazine Stadium in Lancaster Wednesday July 26, 2023.
- CHRIS KNIGHT | Staff Photographer
Hempfield second baseman Derek Katch (11) makes the throw to first for the out against Ephrata during second inning action of an LNP Tournament 17u championship game at Clipper Magazine Stadium in Lancaster Wednesday July 26, 2023.
- CHRIS KNIGHT | Staff Photographer
Ephrata pitcher Dillon Shortuse (6) on the mound against Hempfield during first inning action of an LNP Tournament 17u championship game at Clipper Magazine Stadium in Lancaster Wednesday July 26, 2023.
- CHRIS KNIGHT | Staff Photographer
Hempfield pitcher Cameron Emerson (38) fires one across the plate against Ephrata during first inning action of an LNP Tournament 17u championship game at Clipper Magazine Stadium in Lancaster Wednesday July 26, 2023.
- CHRIS KNIGHT | Staff Photographer
Hempfield’s Jacob Manuel (39) connects with ther ball against Ephrata during first inning action of an LNP Tournament 17u championship game at Clipper Magazine Stadium in Lancaster Wednesday July 26, 2023.
- CHRIS KNIGHT | Staff Photographer
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For the first time since 2010, Hempfield Black owns the LNP 17U Tournament baseball title.
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