Lakers’ Brennan named AA All-State

Catcher Osten Brennan, who helped the Kalispell Lakers go 39-25 this summer, was named All-State for Montana/Alberta Class AA by league coaches. 

Brennan was the lone Laker to be honored either as All-State or all-conference. He was a defensive standout for Kalispell — a 1.89-second “pop time” throwing from the plate — who also hit .346 with 60 runs scored, 36 runs batted in and 24 stolen bases from the leadoff spot. 

The Billings Scarlets, who 63-16 and earned Montana’s first American Legion World Series berth in 60 years, had five players named All-State and another three named all-conference. 

State champion Missoula had three players named All-State. 

Montana/Alberta All-State 

Pitchers: Easton Reimers, Missoula; Jaiden Turner, Billings Royals; Will Lyng, Helena 

Drew McDowell, Billings Scarlets; Colter Wilson, Billings Scarlets. 

Catcher: Ostyn Brennen, Kalispell. 

First Baseman: Carson Jenkins, Billings Royals 

Second Baseman: Colter Nicolarsen, Missoula 

Third Baseman: Nathan McDonald, Billings Scarlets 

Shortstop: Kyler Northrup, Billings Scarlets 

Outfielders: Nolan Berkram, Billings Scarlets; Carter Taylor, Missoula; Aaron Fuzesy, Helena 

Utility: Willis Takahashi, Lethbridge 

All-Conference 

Pitchers: Paxton Prill, Billings Scarlets; AJ Sloan, Great Falls 

Catcher: Connor Devine, Helena 

First Baseman: Carter Perlinski, Helena 

Second Baseman: Brayden Beatty, Helena 

Third Baseman: Sam Matosich, Missoula 

Shortstop: Bo Bahnmiller, Helena 

Outfielders: Jeff Bullock, Medicine Hat; Cody Collis, Billings Scarlets; Brady Randall, Billings Scarlets. 

Utility: Jaiden Turner, Billings Royals; Chaise Tracy, Billings Royals 

Post Season Awards 

State Champion: Missoula 6, Helena 1 

State Tournament MVP: Easton Reimers, Missoula 

State Tournament Batting Champion: Carter Taylor, Missoula 

Coach of the Year: Adam Hust, Billings Scarlets