The Mount Abraham Union High School baseball team clinched the Vermont state championship on June 13, 2026, defeating Lyndon Institute 5-3 in a game that capped a 13-game winning streak and ended a ten-year title drought.
The Turning Point
After falling behind 2-0 in the second inning, the Eagles erupted with a four-run fourth that shifted momentum. Brody Barnard’s bunt single set the stage, and Jackson Jennings followed with a left-field hit that pushed the lead to 4-2 before an error at shortstop added the final run of the frame.
Clark Crary, the team’s catcher, sealed the win with a pivotal strikeout in the closing innings, while pitcher Corrigan delivered a strong outing, tossing five innings, allowing just two earned runs and striking out five batters.
Outfielder Stefan Johnson made a head-first diving catch in the sixth to spark a double play, underscoring the team’s defensive grit. The victory also highlighted contributions from players such as Raymond Powers, who scored the lone Lyndon run in the seventh, and the overall squad’s 165-46 run differential.
A Decade in the Making
The championship marks the first state title for Mount Abraham since 2016 and comes after a heartbreaking loss in the 2024 final. The Eagles finished the season with a 13-game winning streak, outscoring opponents 165-46, a testament to the program’s steady growth and community support.