RICHLAND--It was a short stay at state for the West Seattle age 9-10 Little League baseball all-star team.

West Seattle opened state tournament action at Badger Mountain Park in Richland by taking a 16-4 loss to Walla Walla Valley on Saturday, then bowed out with a narrow 6-5 loss to Montesano on Sunday.

West Seattle came into the tournament as the District 7 champions, earning the trip to Eastern Washington by coming back through the loser's bracket.

The West Seattle team was managed by Isaiah Brent, who was assisted by coaches Corey Helmstetler and Mike Triol.

Players this year included Matt Acarregui, Maddox Brent, Liam Floyd, William Godwin, Nicholas Hazlegrove, Jaxton Helmstetler, Jayden Holloway, Jack Leers, Jack Peterson, Felix Schlede, Milo Sorensen, James Triol and Nolan Whorton.