The 2026 PIAA baseball championships concluded with Southern Columbia capturing the Class 2A crown, defeating Mercyhurst Prep 9-2 in a game that featured a complete outing from pitcher Levi Everitt. Everitt threw the entire game, limiting the opposition to five hits and a single walk while his team capitalized on timely hitting.
In the Class 4A final, Indiana repeated as champions, edging Holy Ghost Prep 6-5 in a back‑and‑forth contest. Charlie Manzi was a catalyst for Indiana, delivering two doubles, a home run, and sealing the win with the final outs in relief. Holy Ghost Prep’s Matt Evans contributed three hits, including two triples, and drove in a run during the seventh inning.
Looking Ahead to Remaining Finals
The schedule still holds several high‑stakes matchups. Neshaminy is set to meet Butler in the Class 6A championship, while Dock Mennonite will face Eden Christian in the Class 1A title game. In Class 3A, Bermudian Springs will take on South Park, and Greencast‑Antrim will square off against Dubois in the Class 5A final.
These upcoming contests promise additional drama as teams from across Pennsylvania vie for state supremacy. The breadth of competition underscores the depth of high school baseball talent in the Commonwealth.