Pictured, in front, from left, are: Declan Winchester, Luke Winchester, Ryan Butzer, Owen Davis, Grant Morales and CJ Green. In the middle are: Griffin Beaver, Carter Skoglund, Theo Melquist, Troy Whippo, Luke Briggs, Easton Smith and Cayne Raynor. In back are: assistant coaches Chris Skoglund, Levi Whippo, Jon Winchester and Chris Smith, and head coach Mike Cummings. Submitted photo

The Lakewood 9U Gladiators travel baseball team defeated the Lockport Jr. Lions 6-3 this past weekend to capture the Premier League Bracket 3 Championship. Ryan Butzer was named Player of the Game and the entire team received championship rings. The team finishes up their summer schedule by Aug. 3 with tournaments in North East, Pa., Silver Creek and Warren, Pa. Tryouts for the 2026 season will be held at the conclusion of the team’s tournament schedule. For tryout information, contact Mike Cummings at 716-640-3695.