Valentine 8U Rookies are Champions

Pictured are the Champion Valentine 8 Rookies team, back row, L to R: Coaches Brad Michalek, Eric Salazar, and Chad Tetherow. Middle row, L to R: Brooks Tetherow, Finley Walkling, Jack Monroe, Charlie Stec, George Jerred, Emmett Arens, Front row from L to R: Lane Ferris, Klay O’Kief, Watson Michalek, Tariq Deluna, Maddox Belville.

The Valentine 8U Rookies played a 2-day tournament June 27- 28, 2026 in Winner, SD. The first game they defeated Burke 2-1, and then won against Gregory Red 2-1 to advance to the final Championship ga…

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