Outlaws qualify for state

After a strong performance at the Class A South District Tournament in Helena, the Gallatin Valley Outlaws American Legion baseball team has high hopes for this week's state tournament in Miles City.

The Outlaws, who play their home games in Three Forks and feature three Whitehall area players, will open the Class A State Tournament Wednesday, August 1 against the Laurel Dodgers. The game is scheduled for 4 p.m. in Miles City.

The Outlaws shared the Class A South District title last weekend with Belgrade.

Gallatin Valley opened the tournament with three consecutive wins, the first a 15-3 win o...