Baker's 9-11-year-old softball all-star team won the district championship in late June and is playing in the state tournament in Wilsonville. (Contributed Photo)

Baker’s 9-10-11-year-old all-star softball team stayed in contention for a state championship with a 21-3 win over Talent/Phoenix on Monday, July 7, in Wilsonville.

Baker advanced to state by winning the district tournament in late June in La Grande.

Baker beat Taborville 6-0 in its opening game at the state tournament on July 5.

Baker lost its second game 14-8 to Tigard on Sunday, July 6, to drop into the losers’ bracket.

Baker still has a path to the state title, though. Baker will play South Salem, a 22-9 winner over Taborville, on Tuesday, July 8, at 5 p.m. Baker would then have to win another game to advance to the championship round, where it would need to win two straight games to claim the state title.

Baker junior baseball all-stars at state

Another Baker all-star team, junior baseball, also won the district tournament to qualify for the state event at Klamath Falls.

Baker opens play Friday, July 11, against Hood River at 3 p.m.