JANESVILLE — Another summer of baseball draws closer–meaning JanesvilleöÏÓãÊÓƵapp American Legion baseball team, Post 205, will have another chance to add to its rich Legion history.
Janesville Legion has made 27 state tournament appearances, including eight state championships, most recently 2023.
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