By E. Shawn Aylsworth
Managing Editor
The 39th Annual IHSAA Baseball State Tournament Series is under way, and sectionals are in the history books. Following is a look back on significant sectional storylines.
Class 4A
Congratulations, Class 4A. With only five of your 13 ranked teams losing in sectional play, you have the honor of having followed form the most of the four classes.
And, the only two 4A ranked teams that were upset by unranked opponents both were victimized by the home-field advantage. No. 2 Lake Central fell to host Munster, 6-3, in the sectional final, and No. 9 Fort Wayne Snider blew a big early lead in losing, 9-5, to host Homestead in the semis.
Lake Central, which had blown past Lowell and East Chicago by identical 10-0 scores to reach the finals, itself blew a 3-2 lead with two outs in the seventh inning on an RBI single by Munster�s Andrew Bilse, who entered the game hitting just .230. Munster then pounced for three runs in the extra frame to stun the Indians.
Snider, meanwhile, was rocking and rolling with a 5-0 lead when Homestead�s Nate Carden hit a three-run homer in the fifth, opening the flood gates for nine unanswered runs for the host Spartans.
Among the not-so-surprising upsets were:
�· No. 6 host Elkhart Memorialâ��s 7-2 loss to eighth-ranked Penn in the championship game
�· No. 7 Terre Haute Northâ��s 9-8 loss to 12th-ranked Northview in the championship at Plainfield
�· No. 11 Castleâ��s 13-0 defeat at the hands of 13th-ranked host Evansville North in the semis (granted, thatâ��s kind of a scary margin of defeat, but North went on to blast Evansville Reitz, 9-1, in the final so look out, New Albany)
Of note involving ranked teams who advanced were a pair of Indianapolis-area sectionals.
Top-ranked Brownsburg scored 11, 11, and 12 runs in rolling to the Avon Sectional title. The Bulldogs spotted Ben Davis a 3-0 lead in the first inning of the final before roaring back with a 12-6 victory to stay perfect at 31-0.
Fifth-ranked Indianapolis Cathedral, meanwhile, ripped the heart out of host Lawrence North on Andrew Madia�s three-run blast with two outs in the top of the seventh of the championship game in a 4-3 thriller. LN had ousted defending 4A champ rival Lawrence Central in a nine-inning semifinal, 7-6.
Class 3A
Class 3A saw upsets galore as nine of the Top 16 went down, none bigger than defending 3A champ New Palestine ââ?¬â?? another victim of home-field disadvantage. The second-ranked Dragons were slain in a nine-inning championship clash with host Pendleton Heights, which had also upset No. 9 New Castle in the semis, 10-8.
No. 3 Greensburg also exited early, dropping a 3-0 decision to Franklin County in its opener at Connersville. But the host Spartans also got jobbed, falling to Batesville, 7-3, in the championship game.
No. 4 Vincennes Lincoln, meanwhile, fell in an epic 14-inning final to host No. 10 Jasper, 1-0.
And No. 5 Western also went bye-bye, dropping a 2-0 semifinal to eventual Twin Lakes champ No. 6 West Lafayette.
Other ranked teams to go by the wayside were:
�· No. 8 Bellmont, which lost a 4-2 eight-inning semifinal to eventual runner-up host New Haven (conquered in the final, 7-3, by No. 12 Fort Wayne Dwenger)
�· No. 13 host Kankakee Valley, which fell to top-ranked eventual champ Andrean, 15-9, in the semis
�· No. 16 host West Vigo, a 3-0 semifinal loser to eventual champ Edgewood
Class 2A
As in Class 3A, there were nine upsets of ranked schools in the 2A sectionals, including Nos. 3, 4, and 5. Yipes.
No. 3 Boone Grove (surprise!) got ousted by a sectional host, falling 7-6 to Lake Station in the championship game.
No. 4 Cass, meanwhile, fell in the Wabash semis, 5-3, to Manchester, which went on to upset No. 12 Northfield, 4-3, in the finals for good measure.
And No. 5 Park Tudor probably thought it caught a break when No. 12 Triton Central was upset in the Indianapolis Scecina semifinals, 7-6, by Heritage Christian. Wrong. Heritage Christian prevailed, 2-1, over Park Tudor for the title.
Other ranked teams that said good-bye were:
�· No. 7 South Spencer, a 2-1 victim in the nine-inning Southridge championship to No. 6 North Posey, which outscored its three opponents by a combined 16-1 margin
�· No. 8 Hagerstown, which was eliminated by eventual champ No. 15 Centerville, 7-1, in the Union County semis
�· No. 10 Brownstown, a 10-1 loser in the Clarksville championship at the hands of No. 11 Providence
�· No. 14 Seeger, a 5-2 loser in the North Montgomery opener to Fountain Central
Fremont, meanwhile, obviously is being powered this postseason by the Energizer bunny. After downing Garrett, 5-3, in the Eastside opener in a standard seven innings, Fremont then posted wins over Central Noble (11-4, in 11 innings) and Churubusco (3-2, in 12 innings).
And No. 1 South Knox allowed but two runs in three games, rolling to victories over Eastern Greene (10-1), Linton (12-1 in six innings), and Mitchell (3-0), respectively.
Class A
Sense a theme here? The most upsets occurred in liââ?¬â?¢l old Class A, where 10 of 16 ranked teams lost ââ?¬â?? only a .375 survival batting average. The biggest names to go down were No. 2 Henryville and No. 3 Riverton Parke, both of whom lost in the semifinals.
Henryville fell, 7-6, to No. 10 South Central (Elizabeth), the eventual champ at Lanesville. And host Riverton Parke also got beat, 3-2 by a team of destiny, eventual champion Covington.
Two teams were tied at No. 5 in the final Class A coaches poll, and both lost. West Central fell, 4-2, in the Tri-County finals to South Newton. And Orleans dropped a 4-0 semifinal in eight innings to eventual champ No. 15 Northeast Dubois at Springs Valley.
Strangely, that 4-0 loss by Orleans was the only game in four tilts at Larry Bird�s alma mater that didn�t end in a football score. Northeast Dubois shut out West Washington, 21-0, in Game 1; host Springs Valley blanked Crothersville, 17-0, in Game 2; and Northeast Dubois trumped Springs Valley�s safety with a last-second field goal to win the final, 3-2.
Other ranked squads to end their seasons a bit too early for their own liking were:
�· No. 7 New Harmony, which got a bye into the championship but still couldnâ��t survive the three-team Tecumseh Sectional, falling 6-2 to Oakland City
�· No. 9 Jac-Cen-Del, a 4-3 semifinal loser at Madison Shawe to eventual champ Oldenburg
�· No. 11 Frontier, a 14-3 guinea pig at the hands of top-ranked and defending champion Lafayette Central Catholic in the Carroll (Flora) opener (LCC outscored its three opponents by a combined 36-4)
�· No. 12 Oregon-Davis, an 11-9 loser in its opener to No. 13 host Michigan City Marquette, which then fell in the finals, 5-2, to South Central (Union Mills)
�· No. 15 Hebron, which dropped the Morgan Township opener, 5-2, to eventual runner-up Whiting
Ya gotta love one-and-outs, sports fans �
A complete rundown of sectional results:
SECTIONALS
When: May 30-June 4 (times to be determined by host school).
Admission: $4 per session; $7 for all sessions.
Home Team: The second-named team in each game is the designated home team.
Class 4A
1. Munster Sectional (6 teams)
Game 1 ââ?¬â?? East Chicago 8, Highland 3.
Game 2 ââ?¬â?? Lake Central 10, Lowell 0.
Game 3 ââ?¬â?? Lake Central 10, East Chicago 0.
Game 4 ââ?¬â?? Munster 17, Gary West 0.
Game 5 ââ?¬â?? Championship: Munster 6, Lake Central 3 (8 innings).
2. Chesterton Sectional (6 teams)
Game 1 ââ?¬â?? Crown Point 10, Hobart 1.
Game 2 ââ?¬â?? Portage 7, Chesterton 0.
Game 3 ââ?¬â?? Crown Point 15, Portage 1.
Game 4 ââ?¬â?? Valparaiso 4, Merrillville 3.
Game 5 ââ?¬â?? Championship: Crown Point 10, Valparaiso 2.
3. South Bend Clay Sectional (6 teams)
Game 1 ââ?¬â?? South Bend Adams 6, South Bend Adams 3.
Game 2 ââ?¬â?? LaPorte 9, Michigan City 1.
Game 3 ââ?¬â?? LaPorte 11, South Bend Adams 1 (5 innings).
Game 4 ââ?¬â?? South Bend Washington 8, South Bend Clay 4.
Game 5 ââ?¬â?? Championship: LaPorte 7, South Bend Washington 3.
4. Elkhart Memorial Sectional (6 teams)
Game 1 ââ?¬â?? Concord 11, Elkhart Central 4.
Game 2 ââ?¬â?? Penn 4, Goshen 1.
Game 3 ââ?¬â?? Penn 6, Concord 2.
Game 4 ââ?¬â?? Elkhart Memorial 11, Mishawaka 7.
Game 5 ââ?¬â?? Championship: Penn 7, Elkhart Memorial 2.
5. DeKalb Sectional (5 teams)
Game 1 ââ?¬â?? East Noble 8, Warsaw 1.
Game 2 ââ?¬â?? Carroll (Fort Wayne) 7, Columbia City 5.
Game 3 ââ?¬â?? East Noble 5, DeKalb 1.
Game 4 ââ?¬â?? Championship: Carroll (Fort Wayne) 11, East Noble 4.
6. Homestead Sectional (6 teams)
Game 1 ââ?¬â?? Fort Wayne Snider 10, Fort Wayne North 0 (5 innings).
Game 2 ââ?¬â?? Homestead 6, Fort Wayne Northrop 0.
Game 3 ââ?¬â?? Homestead 9, Fort Wayne Snider 5.
Game 4 ââ?¬â?? Huntington North 14, Fort Wayne South 0 (5 innings).
Game 5 ââ?¬â?? Championship: Homestead 1, Huntington North 0.
7. Lafayette Jefferson Sectional (6 teams)
Game 1 ââ?¬â?? McCutcheon 18, Marion 1 (5 innings).
Game 2 ââ?¬â?? Lafayette Jefferson 10, Logansport 5.
Game 3 ââ?¬â?? Lafayette Jefferson 2, McCutcheon 1.
Game 4 ââ?¬â?? Harrison (West Lafayette) 1, Kokomo 0.
Game 5 ââ?¬â?? Championship: Harrison (West Lafayette) 4, Lafayette Jefferson 3.
8. Avon Sectional (6 teams)
Game 1 ââ?¬â?? Pike 10, Indianapolis Northwest 0 (5 innings).
Game 2 ââ?¬â?? Brownsburg 11, Zionsville 1 (6 innings).
Game 3 ââ?¬â?? Brownsburg 9, Pike 3.
Game 4 ââ?¬â?? Ben Davis 11, Avon 3.
Game 5 ââ?¬â?? Championship: Brownsburg 12, Ben Davis 6.
9. Anderson Sectional (6 teams)
Game 1 ââ?¬â?? Greenfield 3, Richmond 0.
Game 2 ââ?¬â?? Anderson Highland 8, Muncie Central 5 (8 innings).
Game 3 ââ?¬â?? Greenfield 4, Anderson Highland 0 (8 innings).
Game 4 ââ?¬â?? Anderson 15, Muncie South 3.
Game 5 ââ?¬â?? Championship: Greenfield 2, Anderson 1.
10. North Central (Indianapolis) Sectional (6 teams)
Game 1 ââ?¬â?? Hamilton Southeastern 10, North Central (Indianapolis) 1.
Game 2 ââ?¬â?? Carmel 12, Indianapolis Broad Ripple 0.
Game 3 ââ?¬â?? Carmel 3, Hamilton Southeastern 2
Game 4 ââ?¬â?? Noblesville 3, Westfield 0.
Game 5 ââ?¬â?? Championship: Noblesville 4, Carmel 3.
11. Lawrence North Sectional (7 teams)
Game 1 ââ?¬â?? Indianapolis Cathedral 17, Warren Central 8.
Game 2 ââ?¬â?? Lawrence Central 28, Indianapolis Arlington 0.
Game 3 ââ?¬â?? Lawrence North 10, Indianapolis Manual 7.
Game 4 ââ?¬â?? Indianapolis Cathedral 11, Indianapolis Tech 1 (6 innings).
Game 5 ââ?¬â?? Lawrence North 7, Lawrence Central 6 (9 innings).
Game 6 ââ?¬â?? Championship: Indianapolis Cathedral 4, Lawrence North 3.
12. Franklin Sectional (7 teams)
Game 1 ââ?¬â?? Southport 11, Franklin Central 1.
Game 2 ââ?¬â?? Center Grove 8, Franklin 0.
Game 3 ââ?¬â?? Perry Meridian 10, Decatur Central 2.
Game 4 ââ?¬â?? Greenwood 12, Southport 3.
Game 5 ââ?¬â?? Center Grove 5, Perry Meridian 2.
Game 6 ââ?¬â?? Championship: Center Grove 12, Greenwood 2 (5 innings).
13. Plainfield Sectional (6 teams)
Game 1 ââ?¬â?? Northview 13, Martinsville 1.
Game 2 ââ?¬â?? Terre Haute South 8, Mooresville 4.
Game 3 ââ?¬â?? Northview 6, Terre Haute South 4.
Game 4 ââ?¬â?? Terre Haute North 17, Plainfield 4.
Game 5 ââ?¬â?? Championship: Northview 9, Terre Haute North 8.
14. Shelbyville Sectional (6 teams)
Game 1 ââ?¬â?? Bloomington South 6, Columbus East 3.
Game 2 ââ?¬â?? Bloomington North 1, East Central 0.
Game 3 ââ?¬â?? Bloomington North 5, Bloomington South 4.
Game 4 ââ?¬â?? Shelbyville 7, Columbus North 4.
Game 5 ââ?¬â?? Championship: Shelbyville 4, Bloomington North 3 (10 innings).
15. Jennings County Sectional (6 teams)
Game 1 ââ?¬â?? Floyd Central 7, Jennings County 3.
Game 2 ââ?¬â?? Jeffersonville 12, Seymour 3.
Game 3 ââ?¬â?? Jeffersonville 2, Floyd Central 1.
Game 4 ââ?¬â?? New Albany 19, Bedford North Lawrence 3.
Game 5 ââ?¬â?? Championship: New Albany 6, Jeffersonville 4.
16. Evansville North Sectional (5 teams)
Game 1 ââ?¬â?? Castle 7, Evansville Central 1.
Game 2 ââ?¬â?? Evansville Reitz 3, Evansville Harrison 2.
Game 3 ââ?¬â?? Evansville North 13, Castle 0 (5 innings).
Game 4 ââ?¬â?? Championship: Evansville North 9, Evansville Reitz 1.
Class 3A
17. Hammond Gavit Sectional (6 teams)
Game 1 ââ?¬â?? Calumet 2, Hammond Gavit 0.
Game 2 ââ?¬â?? Hammond Morton 11, Hammond 4.
Game 3 ââ?¬â?? Hammond Morton 8, Calumet 5.
Game 4 ââ?¬â?? Hammond Clark 2, Griffith 1.
Game 5 ââ?¬â?? Championship: Hammond Clark 14, Hammond Morton 0 (5 innings).
18. Kankakee Valley Sectional (5 teams)
Game 1 ââ?¬â?? Kankakee Valley 19, Gary Wirt 1 (5 innings).
Game 2 ââ?¬â?? Gary Roosevelt 21, Gary Wallace 1. (5 innings)
Game 3 ââ?¬â?? Andrean 15, Kankakee Valley 9.
Game 4 ââ?¬â?? Championship: Andrean 7, Gary Roosevelt 0 (forfeit).
19. Plymouth Sectional (6 teams)
Game 1 ââ?¬â?? South Bend St. Josephââ?¬â?¢s 8, Knox 6.
Game 2 ââ?¬â?? Mishawaka Marian 6, Plymouth 1.
Game 3 ââ?¬â?? Mishawaka Marian 7, South Bend St. Josephââ?¬â?¢s 4.
Game 4 ââ?¬â?? New Prairie 14, Culver Academies 4.
Game 5 ââ?¬â?? Championship: New Prairie 7, Mishawaka Marian 5.
20. Angola Sectional (6 teams)
Game 1 ââ?¬â?? Northridge 13, Angola 0.
Game 2 ââ?¬â?? West Noble 9, NorthWood 4.
Game 3 ââ?¬â?? West Noble 1, Northridge 0.
Game 4 ââ?¬â?? Lakeland 5, Wawasee 2.
Game 5 ââ?¬â?? Championship: Lakeland 10, West Noble 0.
21. Whitko Sectional (6 teams)
Game 1 ââ?¬â?? Fort Wayne Wayne 12, Norwell 8.
Game 2 ââ?¬â?? Whitko 8, Peru 7.
Game 3 ââ?¬â?? Norwell 13, Whitko 2.
Game 4 ââ?¬â?? Tippecanoe Valley 5, Fort Wayne Elmhurst 1.
Game 5 ââ?¬â?? Championship: Norwell 13, Tippecanoe Valley 3.
22. New Haven Sectional (6 teams)
Game 1 ââ?¬â?? New Haven 11, Leo 0.
Game 2 ââ?¬â?? Bellmont 5, Fort Wayne Concordia Lutheran 2.
Game 3 ââ?¬â?? New Haven 4, Bellmont 2 (8 innings).
Game 4 ââ?¬â?? Fort Wayne Dwenger 3, Fort Wayne Luers 1.
Game 5 ââ?¬â?? Championship: Fort Wayne Dwenger 7, New Haven 3.
23. Twin Lakes Sectional (6 teams)
Game 1 ââ?¬â?? Frankfort 6, Twin Lakes 3.
Game 2 ââ?¬â?? Maconaquah 2, Benton Central 1.
Game 3 ââ?¬â?? Maconaquah 3, Frankfort 2.
Game 4 ââ?¬â?? West Lafayette 2, Western 0.
Game 5 ââ?¬â?? Championship: West Lafayette 8, Maconaquah 6.
24. Tipton Sectional (6 teams)
Game 1 ââ?¬â?? Blackford 16, Tipton 6.
Game 2 ââ?¬â?? Mississinewa 10, Jay County 9.
Game 3 ââ?¬â?? Blackford 12, Mississinewa 0.
Game 4 ââ?¬â?? Elwood 8, Delta 5.
Game 5 ââ?¬â?? Championship: Elwood 3, Blackford 2.
25. West Vigo Sectional (6 teams)
Game 1 ââ?¬â?? Edgewood 16, Owen Valley 4.
Game 2 ââ?¬â?? West Vigo 18, Sullivan 2.
Game 3 ââ?¬â?? Edgewood 3, West Vigo 0.
Game 4 ââ?¬â?? Greencastle 3, Brown County 2.
Game 5 ââ?¬â?? Championship: Edgewood 8, Greencastle 5.
26. Lebanon Sectional (6 teams)
Game 1 ââ?¬â?? Danville 4, Southmont 1.
Game 2 ââ?¬â?? Crawfordsville 5, Lebanon 4 (10 innings).
Game 3 ââ?¬â?? Crawfordsville 10, Danville 0 (5 innings).
Game 4 ââ?¬â?? Brebeuf 13, Western Boone 3 (5 innings).
Game 5 ââ?¬â?? Championship: Brebeuf 10, Crawfordsville 4.
27. Pendleton Heights Sectional (6 teams)
Game 1 ââ?¬â?? New Castle 8, Hamilton Heights 7.
Game 2 ââ?¬â?? Pendleton Heights 5, Yorktown 1.
Game 3 ââ?¬â?? Pendleton Heights 10, New Castle 8.
Game 4 ââ?¬â?? New Palestine 2, Mt. Vernon (Fortville) 1.
Game 5 ââ?¬â?? Championship: Pendleton Heights 5, New Palestine 4 (9 innings).
28. Whiteland Sectional (6 teams)
Game 1 ââ?¬â?? Indianapolis Chatard 7, Roncalli 5.
Game 2 ââ?¬â?? Beech Grove 25, Indianapolis Washington 1 (5 innings).
Game 3 ââ?¬â?? Beech Grove 4, Indianapolis Chatard 3 (11 innings).
Game 4 ââ?¬â?? Whiteland 10, Indianapolis Howe 0 (6 innings).
Game 5 ââ?¬â?? Championship: Beech Grove 5, Whiteland 3.
29. Connersville Sectional (6 teams)
Game 1 ââ?¬â?? Batesville 5, Rushville 0.
Game 2 ââ?¬â?? Franklin County 3, Greensburg 0.
Game 3 ââ?¬â?? Batesville 6, Franklin County 2.
Game 4 ââ?¬â?? Connersville 5, South Dearborn 0.
Game 5 ââ?¬â?? Championship: Batesville 7, Connersville 3.
30. Silver Creek Sectional (6 teams)
Game 1 ââ?¬â?? Madison 6, Scottsburg 5 (9 innings).
Game 2 ââ?¬â?? North Harrison 13, Salem 0 (5 innings).
Game 3 ââ?¬â?? North Harrison 3, Madison 2.
Game 4 ââ?¬â?? Silver Creek 4, Corydon 2.
Game 5 ââ?¬â?? Championship: North Harrison 4, Silver Creek 3.
31. Jasper Sectional (6 teams)
Game 1 ââ?¬â?? Gibson Southern 5, Washington 4.
Game 2 ââ?¬â?? Vincennes Lincoln 5, Princeton 4.
Game 3 ââ?¬â?? Vincennes Lincoln 8, Gibson Southern 1.
Game 4 ââ?¬â?? Jasper 7, Pike Central 0.
Game 5 ââ?¬â?? Championship: Jasper 1, Vincennes Lincoln 0 (14 innings).
32. Evansville Bosse Sectional (6 teams)
Game 1 ââ?¬â?? Heritage Hills 2, Evansville Bosse 1.
Game 2 ââ?¬â?? Evansville Memorial 6, Mt. Vernon 0.
Game 3 ââ?¬â?? Evansville Memorial 3, Heritage Hills 0.
Game 4 ââ?¬â?? Evansville Mater Dei 12, Boonville 6.
Game 5 ââ?¬â?? Championship: Evansville Memorial 3, Evansville Mater Dei 0.
Class 2A
33. Lake Station Sectional (5 teams)
Game 1 ââ?¬â?? Hammond Noll 4, Hanover Central 3.
Game 2 ââ?¬â?? Lake Station 9, Wheeler 7.
Game 3 ââ?¬â?? Boone Grove 10, Hammond Noll 8.
Game 4 ââ?¬â?? Championship: Lake Station 7, Boone Grove 6.
34. Rochester Sectional (5 teams)
Game 1 ââ?¬â?? Rochester 7, North Judson 5.
Game 2 ââ?¬â?? North Newton 5, Winamac 1.
Game 3 ââ?¬â?? Rochester 7, Rensselaer 5.
Game 4 ââ?¬â?? Championship: Rochester 3, North Newton 2.
35. Jimtown Sectional (6 teams)
Game 1 ââ?¬â?? Glenn 5, Westview 2.
Game 2 ââ?¬â?? Fairfield 13, Bremen 3.
Game 3 ââ?¬â?? Glenn 6, Fairfield 5.
Game 4 ââ?¬â?? Jimtown 3, LaVille 2.
Game 5 ââ?¬â?? Championship: Glenn 12, Jimtown 2.
36. Eastside Sectional (6 teams)
Game 1 ââ?¬â?? Fremont 5, Garrett 3.
Game 2 ââ?¬â?? Central Noble 4, Prairie Heights 2.
Game 3 ââ?¬â?? Fremont 11, Central Noble 4 (11 innings).
Game 4 ââ?¬â?? Churubusco 5, Eastside 0.
Game 5 ââ?¬â?? Championship: Fremont 3, Churubusco 2 (12 innings).
37. Woodlan Sectional (6 teams)
Game 1 ââ?¬â?? Woodlan 6, Bluffton 5.
Game 2 ââ?¬â?? Adams Central 8, Heritage 5.
Game 3 ââ?¬â?? Woodlan 21, Adams Central 8.
Game 4 ââ?¬â?? South Adams 13, Harding 2 (6 innings).
Game 5 ââ?¬â?? Championship: Woodlan 10, South Adams 8.
38. Wabash Sectional (6 teams)
Game 1 ââ?¬â?? Cass 7, Wabash 3.
Game 2 ââ?¬â?? Manchester 13, Southwood 3 (5 innings).
Game 3 ââ?¬â?? Manchester 5, Cass 3.
Game 4 ââ?¬â?? Northfield 10, North Miami 3.
Game 5 ââ?¬â?? Championship: Manchester 4, Northfield 3.
39. North Montgomery Sectional (6 teams)
Game 1 ââ?¬â?? Fountain Central 5, Seeger 2.
Game 2 ââ?¬â?? Clinton Central 2, Sheridan 0.
Game 3 ââ?¬â?? Clinton Central 9, Fountain Central 1.
Game 4 ââ?¬â?? Delphi 3, North Montgomery 2.
Game 5 ââ?¬â?? Championship: Clinton Central 1, Delphi 0.
40. Eastbrook Sectional (6 teams)
Game 1 ââ?¬â?? Taylor 11, Eastbrook 2.
Game 2 ââ?¬â?? Northwestern 11, Eastern (Greentown) 4.
Game 3 ââ?¬â?? Northwestern 10, Taylor 0.
Game 4 ââ?¬â?? Oak Hill 7, Madison-Grant 2.
Game 5 ââ?¬â?? Championship: Northwestern 7, Oak Hill 4.
41. Frankton Sectional (7 teams)
Game 1 ââ?¬â?? Frankton 6, Knightstown 4.
Game 2 ââ?¬â?? Shenandoah 5, Eastern Hancock 3.
Game 3 ââ?¬â?? Muncie Burris 3, Alexandria 1 (8 innings).
Game 4 ââ?¬â?? Wapahani 3, Frankton 1.
Game 5 ââ?¬â?? Muncie Burris 5, Shenandoah 3.
Game 6 ââ?¬â?? Championship: Wapahani 11, Muncie Burris 1.
42. Union County Sectional (6 teams)
Game 1 ââ?¬â?? Hagerstown 5, Winchester 4.
Game 2 ââ?¬â?? Centerville 15, Union County 12.
Game 3 ââ?¬â?? Centerville 7, Hagerstown 1.
Game 4 ââ?¬â?? Cambridge City Lincoln 19, Northeastern 9.
Game 5 ââ?¬â?? Championship: Centerville 6, Cambridge City Lincoln 4.
43. Indianapolis Scecina Sectional (6 teams)
Game 1 ââ?¬â?? Park Tudor 5, Indianapolis Scecina 0.
Game 2 ââ?¬â?? Indian Creek 8, Speedway 5 (9 innings).
Game 3 ââ?¬â?? Park Tudor 9, Indian Creek 4.
Game 4 ââ?¬â?? Heritage Christian 7, Triton Central 6.
Game 5 ââ?¬â?? Championship: Heritage Christian 2, Park Tudor 1.
44. Cascade Sectional (7 teams)
Game 1 ââ?¬â?? South Putnam 6, Monrovia 5.
Game 2 ââ?¬â?? Tri-West Hendricks 6, South Vermillion 1.
Game 3 ââ?¬â?? North Putnam 9, Cloverdale 1.
Game 4 ââ?¬â?? Cascade 6, South Putnam 4.
Game 5 ââ?¬â?? North Putnam 6, Tri-West Hendricks 5.
Game 6 ââ?¬â?? Championship: Cascade 2, North Putnam 1.
45. South Ripley Sectional (6 teams)
Game 1 ââ?¬â?? Lawrenceburg 4, Switzerland County 0.
Game 2 ââ?¬â?? Milan 9, North Decatur 6.
Game 3 ââ?¬â?? Lawrenceburg 17, Milan 8.
Game 4 ââ?¬â?? South Ripley 7, Southwestern (Hanover) 2.
Game 5 ââ?¬â?? Championship: Lawrenceburg 4, South Ripley 0.
46. Clarksville Sectional (6 teams)
Game 1 ââ?¬â?? Brownstown 4, Austin 2.
Game 2 ââ?¬â?? Eastern (Pekin) 3, Clarksville 1.
Game 3 ââ?¬â?? Brownstown 16, Eastern (Pekin) 3 (5 innings).
Game 4 ââ?¬â?? Providence 12, Charlestown 1 (5 innings).
Game 5 ââ?¬â?? Championship: Providence 10, Brownstown 1.
47. Eastern Greene Sectional (6 teams)
Game 1 ââ?¬â?? Linton 12, North Knox 4.
Game 2 ââ?¬â?? South Knox 10, Eastern Greene 1.
Game 3 ââ?¬â?? South Knox 12, Linton 1 (6 innings).
Game 4 ââ?¬â?? Mitchell 14, Paoli 4 (6 innings).
Game 5 ââ?¬â?? Championship: South Knox 3, Mitchell 0.
48. Southridge Sectional (7 teams)
Game 1 ââ?¬â?? Tell City 8, Perry Central 2.
Game 2 ââ?¬â?? North Posey 3, Southridge 0.
Game 3 ââ?¬â?? Forest Park 6, Crawford County 3
Game 4 ââ?¬â?? South Spencer 8, Tell City 0.
Game 5 ââ?¬â?? North Posey 11, Forest Park 0 (5 innings).
Game 6 ââ?¬â?? Championship: North Posey 2, South Spencer 1 (9 innings).
Class A
49. Morgan Township Sectional (7 teams)
Game 1 ââ?¬â?? Whiting 5, Hebron 2.
Game 2 ââ?¬â?? Kouts 2, River Forest 1.
Game 3 ââ?¬â?? Washington Township 12, Morgan Township 2.
Game 4 ââ?¬â?? Whiting 14, LaCrosse 9.
Game 5 ââ?¬â?? Kouts 9, Washington Township 7.
Game 6 ââ?¬â?? Championship: Kouts 3, Whiting 1.
50. Michigan City Marquette Sectional (7 teams)
Game 1 ââ?¬â?? Culver Community 14, Westville 4 (5 innings).
Game 2 ââ?¬â?? Triton 20, Argos 3 (5 innings).
Game 3 ââ?¬â?? Michigan City Marquette 11, Oregon-Davis 9.
Game 4 ââ?¬â?? South Central (Union Mills) 6, Culver Community 0.
Game 5 ââ?¬â?? Michigan City Marquette 6, Triton 1.
Game 6 ââ?¬â?? Championship: South Central (Union Mills) 5, Michigan City Marquette 2.
51. Carroll (Flora) Sectional (5 teams)
Game 1 ââ?¬â?? Lafayette Central Catholic 14, Frontier 3.
Game 2 ââ?¬â?? Clinton Prairie 5, Carroll (Flora) 0.
Game 3 ââ?¬â?? Lafayette Central Catholic 12, Rossville 0 (5 innings).
Game 4 ââ?¬â?? Championship: Lafayette Central Catholic 10, Clinton Prairie 1.
52. Tri-County Sectional (6 teams)
Game 1 ââ?¬â?? Tri-County 11, Pioneer 0.
Game 2 ââ?¬â?? West Central 10, Caston 4.
Game 3 ââ?¬â?? West Central 5, Tri-County 3.
Game 4 ââ?¬â?? South Newton 11, North White 4.
Game 5 ââ?¬â?? Championship: South Newton 4, West Central 2.
53. Howe Military Sectional (7 teams)
Game 1 ââ?¬â?? Bethany Christian 10, Howe Military 0.
Game 2 ââ?¬â?? Hamilton 16, Lakewood Park Christian 10.
Game 3 ââ?¬â?? Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian 14, Fort Wayne Canterbury 0.
Game 4 ââ?¬â?? Elkhart Christian 6, Bethany Christian 4.
Game 5 ââ?¬â?? Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian 10, Hamilton 8.
Game 6 ââ?¬â?? Championship: Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian 12, Elkhart Christian 2.
54. Wes-Del Sectional (5 teams)
Game 1 ââ?¬â?? Wes-Del 12, Marion Lakeview Christian 1.
Game 2 ââ?¬â?? Daleville 12, Southern Wells 4.
Game 3 ââ?¬â?? Wes-Del 8, Tri-Central 4.
Game 4 ââ?¬â?? Championship: Daleville 12, Wes-Del 5.
55. Monroe Central Sectional (6 teams)
Game 1 ââ?¬â?? Blue River Valley 4, Tri 3.
Game 2 ââ?¬â?? Cowan 8, Monroe Central 0.
Game 3 ââ?¬â?? Cowan 10, Blue River Valley 0.
Game 4 ââ?¬â?? Union City 8, Randolph Southern 2.
Game 5 ââ?¬â?? Championship: Cowan 7, Union City 2.
56. Indianapolis Ritter Sectional (5 teams)
Game 1 ââ?¬â?? Indianapolis Ritter 9. Covenant Christian 4.
Game 2 ââ?¬â?? Eminence 7, Indianapolis Lutheran 6.
Game 3 ââ?¬â?? Indianapolis Ritter 3, Lapel 2.
Game 4 ââ?¬â?? Championship: Eminence 5, Indianapolis Ritter 4.
57. Hauser Sectional (5 teams)
Game 1 ââ?¬â?? Morristown 7, Southwestern (Shelbyville) 2.
Game 2 ââ?¬â?? Hauser 3, Waldron 0.
Game 3 ââ?¬â?? Morristown 3, Edinburgh 2.
Game 4 ââ?¬â?? Championship: Hauser 12, Morristown 4.
58. Madison Shawe Sectional (5 teams)
Game 1 ââ?¬â?? Oldenburg 8, Madison Shawe 5.
Game 2 ââ?¬â?? Rising Sun 17, South Decatur 1.
Game 3 ââ?¬â?? Oldenburg 4, Jac-Cen-Del 3.
Game 4 ââ?¬â?? Championship: Oldenburg 11, Rising Sun 8.
59. Springs Valley Sectional (5 teams)
Game 1 ââ?¬â?? Northeast Dubois 21, West Washington 0.
Game 2 ââ?¬â?? Springs Valley 17, Crothersville 0.
Game 3 ââ?¬â?? Northeast Dubois 4, Orleans 0 (8 innings).
Game 4 ââ?¬â?? Championship: Northeast Dubois 3, Springs Valley 2.
60. Lanesville Sectional (7 teams)
Game 1 ââ?¬â?? Lanesville 11, Restoration Christian 2.
Game 2 ââ?¬â?? South Central (Elizabeth) 9, New Washington 2.
Game 3 ââ?¬â?? Henryville 11, Borden 5.
Game 4 ââ?¬â?? Lanesville 3, Christian Academy of Indiana 2.
Game 5 ââ?¬â?? South Central (Elizabeth) 7, Henryville 6.
Game 6 ââ?¬â?? Championship: South Central (Elizabeth) 4, Lanesville 3.
61. Riverton Parke Sectional (6 teams)
Game 1 ââ?¬â?? Riverton Parke 5, North Vermillion 2.
Game 2 ââ?¬â?? Covington 7, Rockville 5.
Game 3 ââ?¬â?? Covington 3, Riverton Parke 2.
Game 4 ââ?¬â?? Turkey Run 5, Attica 4.
Game 5 ââ?¬â?? Championship: Covington 5, Turkey Run 1.
62. Shakamak Sectional (5 teams)
Game 1 ââ?¬â?? Bloomfield 5, White River Valley 1.
Game 2 ââ?¬â?? Shakamak 10, Clay City 0 (5 innings).
Game 3 ââ?¬â?? North Central (Farmersburg) 22, Bloomfield 6 (6 innings).
Game 4 ââ?¬â?? Championship: Shakamak 16, North Central (Farmersburg) 3 (5 innings).
63. Loogootee Sectional (6 teams)
Game 1 ââ?¬â?? Loogootee 8, Shoals 5.
Game 2 ââ?¬â?? Vincennes Rivet 5, Washington Catholic 4.
Game 3 ââ?¬â?? Vincennes Rivet 2, Loogootee 1.
Game 4 ââ?¬â?? North Daviess 19, Barr-Reeve 5.
Game 5 ââ?¬â?? Championship: North Daviess 6, Vincennes Rivet 0.
64. Tecumseh Sectional (3 teams)
Game 1 ââ?¬â?? Oakland City 5, Tecumseh 2.
Game 2 ââ?¬â?? Championship: Oakland City 6, New Harmony 2.
A baseball tournament overview …
A field of 374 teams will begin play May 30 as the pairings for the 39th Annual IHSAA Baseball State Tournament Series were drawn May 19 at the IHSAA office in Indianapolis.
The tournament will begin with 64 sectionals conducted in four different classes beginning Memorial Day and continue through the week, concluding June 4. Daily schedules for each tournament site will be listed on the IHSAA website (IHSAA.org) prior to the start of the tournament. Because of possible weather postponements and other conflicts, it is advised to check with the host school for precise day and time schedules.
Each of the sectional champions will advance to a one-game regional contest to be played June 7. Each regional game will be played on the home field of the even-numbered sectional champion.
The 32 regional champions ââ?¬â?? eight in each class ââ?¬â?? will advance to one of eight semistate sites June 11. Semifinal games are set for 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., with the two winners returning for an 8 p.m. championship game and a berth in the state finals.
This yearââ?¬â?¢s finals will be played in Lafayette due to a scheduling conflict at Victory Field in Indianapolis, site of the state finals since 1997. The four state championship games will be played at Loeb Stadium ââ?¬â?? part of Columbian Park, the previous site of the IHSAA baseball finals in 1971, 1974, and 1975.
Note the following schedule change from previous years: Pairings for the state finals will be announced June 12, with the title contests scheduled for the following weekend.
Among the top-ranked teams in each class, Brownsburg (Class 4A) will face Zionsville in the first round at Avon; Andrean (3A) drew the bye into the semifinals at Kankakee Valley; South Knox (2A) will meet host Eastern Greene in the first round; and Lafayette Central Catholic (A) will meet Frontier in the opening game at Carroll (Flora).
Besides Central Catholic, other defending state champions will begin their 2005 tournament trails the following way: Lawrence Central (4A) meets Indianapolis Arlington in the first round at Lawrence North; New Palestine (3A) will play Mt. Vernon (Fortville) in the bye game at Pendleton Heights; and Hammond Noll (2A) takes on Hanover Central in the first game at Lake Station.
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