LEAVENWORTH, Kan. – The Hays Eagles Junior American Legion overcame an early 2-0 deficit to beat Augusta 14-4 in four innings in their pool play opener at the A State Tournament in Leavenworth Wednesday.

The Eagles scored four runs in bottom of the first inning to take the lead then added six in the second and three in the third.

Isaac Smith had three hits and drove in two runs. Dawson VonFeldt had three RBIs.

Smith went two innings on the mound and allowed three runs on four hits and picked up the win. Chance Murphy pitched the final two innings allowing only one earned run.

The Junior Eagles continue pool play tonight at Thursday at 6 pm against Leavenworth.