The St. Louis Cobras 12U baseball team recently played for the championship in the U.S. Specialty Sports Association’s 2004 State AA Championship in Joplin. Of 40 teams participating, the Cobras placed second, winning against the first-ranked team the Springfield Steelers to make it to the finals. The team’s record so far this season is 34-13-1. The Cobras are managed by John Russo of Oakville. Pictured, first row, from left, are: Jay Wortham, Eric Schallom, Levi House, Jake Schaefer and Eric Schwartz. Second row, from left, are: Jake Schuchardt, Jacob Russo, Matt Hollman, Brendan Grazcak, Michael Riddering and Corey Vonderhaar. Third row, from left, are: Coaches Joe Grazcak, John Russo and Jeff Schuchardt.