Marlboro High’s baseball squad saw its state semifinal run come to an abrupt end on Tuesday, as Plainedge rolled past them 7‑0 in a decisive victory.
Torres’s Dual Threat
The winning pitcher, Jaxson Torres, was nothing short of dominant, surrendering just three hits over the course of the game while also contributing a 2‑for‑4 performance at the plate.
With the win, Plainedge secures a spot in the Class A New York State Public High School Athletic Association championship game, where they will meet Averill Park in a showdown scheduled for later this week.
Marlboro entered the Section 9 playoffs as the seventh seed, carrying a modest 7‑11 record, yet they defied expectations by toppling the second‑seeded Highland, the third‑seeded New Paltz and the top‑seeded Beacon to claim the sectional crown.
Their momentum carried into the state quarterfinals, where a nail‑biting 4‑3 win over Section 1’s Byram Hills kept their title hopes alive.
Meanwhile, other Section 9 representatives are still alive in the tournament. Chester captured the Class B state title with a 3‑0 shutout of Medina, while Cornwall advanced to the Class AA championship game after a 5‑3 triumph over John F. Kennedy.
Monroe‑Woodbury, another local powerhouse, saw its semifinal hopes dashed when they fell 5‑3 to Massapequa High, ending their championship aspirations.