A tragic death. A town connected by baseball. How Waterville welcomed the Sellner family as its own.

A group representing Jordan's team won the golf tournament. Jordan and Waterville are big rivals on the field. Jordan's Scott Hollingsworth went to Rick Sellner after the golf event and gave him $400 of the winner's share.

“I just started crying,” Rick said. “I stood up and hugged every single one of them.”

Waterville's season ended with a loss to Red Wing on Saturday night. The stadium announcer paid a special tribute to Shane before the game, telling the crowd in Belle Plaine that “Shane loved baseball.”

Shane's mother, Traci, rocked baby Andrew to sleep in her arms as the game began. A fan picked up Isaac and took him to the concession stand. Shane's father was the team's manager. His younger brother was at bat third and played third base. His sister, Bobbi, kept a close eye on the boys.

Amanda took a few minutes to observe the field from behind home base.

A grieving family felt loved in a place that gave them comfort.