OZARK — As he saw his coach make the slow trudge to the mound, Jackson Nikodym knew what he was going to ask.
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Duchesne's Jaymeson Forest (8) fields the ball during a Class 3 baseball semifinal game on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Ozark Mountain Sports Complex in Ozark, Mo.
Duchesne's Jaymeson Forest (8) slides safely at home during a Class 3 baseball semifinal game on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Ozark Mountain Sports Complex in Ozark, Mo.
Class 3 baseball semifinal: Duchesne 8, Scott City 0
Duchesne's TJ Griese (17) scores a run during a Class 3 baseball semifinal game on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Ozark Mountain Sports Complex in Ozark, Mo.
Duchesne's Alex Hopf (9) makes contact with the ball during a Class 3 baseball semifinal game on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Ozark Mountain Sports Complex in Ozark, Mo.
Duchesne's Drake Fortman (2) turns a double play during a Class 3 baseball semifinal game on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Ozark Mountain Sports Complex in Ozark, Mo.
Duchesne's Alex Hopf (9) rounds second base during a Class 3 baseball semifinal game on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Ozark Mountain Sports Complex in Ozark, Mo.
Duchesne's Jaymeson Forest (8) fields the ball during a Class 3 baseball semifinal game on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Ozark Mountain Sports Complex in Ozark, Mo.
Scott City's Jackson Gloth (8) throws to first base during a Class 3 baseball semifinal game on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Ozark Mountain Sports Complex in Ozark, Mo.
Duchesne's Jaymeson Forest (8) slides safely at home during a Class 3 baseball semifinal game on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Ozark Mountain Sports Complex in Ozark, Mo.
Duchesne's James Andrews (7) makes a catch in front of Duchesne's Finnegan Ryan (11) during a Class 3 baseball semifinal game on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Ozark Mountain Sports Complex in Ozark, Mo.
Duchesne's Drake Fortman (2) leaps for a catch during a Class 3 baseball semifinal game on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Ozark Mountain Sports Complex in Ozark, Mo.
Duchesne's Jackson Nikodym (21) delivers to the plate during a Class 3 baseball semifinal game on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Ozark Mountain Sports Complex in Ozark, Mo.
Duchesne fans cheer during a Class 3 baseball semifinal game on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Ozark Mountain Sports Complex in Ozark, Mo.
Duchesne's Jaymeson Forest (8) celebrates after scoring a run during a Class 3 baseball semifinal game on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Ozark Mountain Sports Complex in Ozark, Mo.
Duchesne's Jaymeson Forest (8) waits on deck during a Class 3 baseball semifinal game on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Ozark Mountain Sports Complex in Ozark, Mo.
Scott City's dugout during a Class 3 baseball semifinal game on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Ozark Mountain Sports Complex in Ozark, Mo.
Duchesne's Ben Winterer (5) throws to first base during a Class 3 baseball semifinal game on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Ozark Mountain Sports Complex in Ozark, Mo.
Duchesne's Jaymeson Forest (8) throws to first base during a Class 3 baseball semifinal game on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Ozark Mountain Sports Complex in Ozark, Mo.
Duchesne's James Andrews (7) makes contact with the ball during a Class 3 baseball semifinal game on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Ozark Mountain Sports Complex in Ozark, Mo.
Scott City's Jackson Gloth (8) during a Class 3 baseball semifinal game on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Ozark Mountain Sports Complex in Ozark, Mo.
Duchesne's Jackson Nikodym (21) delivers to the plate during a Class 3 baseball semifinal game on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Ozark Mountain Sports Complex in Ozark, Mo.
Duchesne coach Mike Hollander during a Class 3 baseball semifinal game on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Ozark Mountain Sports Complex in Ozark, Mo.

