The Minnesota high school baseball season will culminate this weekend as the No. 2 Champlin Park Rebels take on the No. 4 Rosemount Irish in the Class 4A state championship game at Target Field in Minneapolis.
Both programs are chasing their first ever state title, a milestone that would cap years of steady growth and community support.
Champlin Park arrives after a pair of nail‑biting victories, having edged No. 7 Andover 3‑2 in the quarterfinal and survived Edina 8‑7 in extra innings during the semifinal.
The Rebels' senior catcher Cal Ockuly, who was scheduled to begin Marine Corps training this spring, received a special waiver that allowed him to finish the season, underscoring the personal sacrifices many of the players are making.
Rosemount, by contrast, has powered through its bracket with dominant performances, blanking No. 5 Monticello 11‑2 in the quarterfinal and routing No. 1 Farmington 11‑1 in the semifinal.
The Irish have scored 12 runs in the section final and amassed 34 runs over their last three games, showcasing a potent offensive lineup anchored by junior outfielder Oliver Anderson, who contributed four RBIs in the semifinal win.
Key Players to Watch
Cal Ockuly brings a steady bat and a veteran presence behind the plate, while Oliver Anderson’s speed and clutch hitting have made him a nightmare for opposing pitchers.
A Milestone for Minnesota Baseball
If either team emerges victorious, the win will mark the first state championship in school history and could spark a new era of investment in high school baseball across the state.