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Nolan Keane Classic brings thousands back to Kewanee for 11th annual tournament
Northeast Park is buzzing again as the Nolan Keane Baseball Classic brings thousands of baseball fans and families into Kewanee, a summer tradition that has grown into a marquee weekend for the town [1]. Now in its 11th year, the tournament anchors the local youth calendar and fills multiple age divisions across the complex [2].What began in 2014 with just nine teams has expanded while staying rooted at Northeast Park, adding fields, brackets, and a fuller slate for visiting clubs [2]. The event’s official site lays out brackets, schedules, rules, and field maps to keep teams and parents moving smoothly through the weekend [2].For Kewanee’s baseball community, the Classic doubles as a showcase—packed bleachers, steady traffic around town, and a festival feel around the diamonds [1]. The event continues to honor Nolan Keane’s legacy by turning a youth tournament into a citywide gathering built around the game [1][2].