Legion tourney a bit thin?

The District V American Legion baseball tournament begins Wednesday, with Oneida County champion Smith Post of Rome as the clear favorite.

This year, only one other Oneida County team, runner-up New Hartford, has a shot at winning the district title and earning that coveted berth in next week’s state championship tournament in Newburgh.

Ilion and Sackets Harbor are the other teams in a best-of-3 style tournament that would carry even more weight (and generate even more local interest) if Oneida County had at least two more representatives. At least six of the other 11 Oneida County teams -- Whitestown, Utica, Adrean, Sherrill, Roberts and Love Post – would be worthy additions to this year’s districts.

Maybe next year, Oneida County will get more than two title shots. Let’s hope so! We deserve it.