The Stage Is Set in Akron
The Ohio High School Athletic Association’s Division I baseball championship game will be played on June 12 at 4 p.m. at 7 17 Credit Union Park in Akron, bringing together two of Cincinnati’s most celebrated programs.
St. Xavier enters the final with a 26‑5 record, having remained unbeaten since a 8‑5 loss to Fairfield on May 18, while Moeller boasts a 25‑6 slate and a ten‑game winning streak that began after a 7‑2 defeat to Badin on May 11.
Both teams earned their spots by winning hard‑fought semifinals a day earlier; Moeller edged Perrysburg 8‑6, and St. Xavier rolled past Olentangy Orange 5‑0, with senior Dillon Brus delivering three hits, two of them triples, and two RBIs.
Fans who want to attend the game must purchase tickets through Hometown Ticketing, where adult tickets are priced at $16 and student tickets at $10, with children five and under admitted free of charge.
The OHSAA will stream the contest on the NFHS Network, but viewers will need a paid subscription to access the live feed, adding a digital layer to the traditional stadium experience.
Conference Dominance and Regular‑Season Rematch
Moeller captured the Greater Catholic League‑South title for the fifth straight season, finishing 6‑3 in conference play, while St. Xavier holds a 2‑1 edge in their three regular‑season meetings.
Together, the two schools have combined to win ten OHSAA baseball state championships, underscoring the deep‑rooted rivalry that has defined Cincinnati high school baseball for decades.
Among the standout performers, St. Xavier’s Jack Ryan was named Division I Co‑Player of the Year, while head coach Don DiGiacomo earned Coach of the Year honors; Moeller’s Nathan McDowell, Conner Cuozzo, Reggie Watson and Adam Maybury also earned first‑team accolades from the Southwest Ohio Baseball Coaches Association.