GLADSTONE — After claiming its 11th straight district championship on Friday,

The Braves suffered a 12-0 five-inning loss to Negaunee at Don Olsen Field in the regional semifinal round.

“They pushed me to be better. They never took the easy way, and I mean that in a good way,” Braves second year skipper Tyler Swanson said. “They pushed me to do the right things. They pushed me to work harder, to learn more, and I appreciate that they made me a better coach, a better person. I formed some great relationships with these guys. We’re gonna keep in touch.”

The Miners (34-6) face Traverse City St. Francis at noon Saturday at Traverse City Central with a regional championship on the line. A win over the Gladiators would place Negaunee in the state quarterfinal round against the winner of Pinc

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