The Ohio High School Athletic Association’s Division III baseball regional final will pit Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy against Archbishop Hoban on Thursday, June 4 at 5 p.m. at the Ballpark at Hudson, a showdown that pits two of the area’s most dominant teams against each other.
Pitching Duels
CVCA’s right‑hander Kyle Shaw turned in a stellar outing in the semifinals, limiting Chardon to a single hit while walking four and striking out five over six and two‑thirds innings. Across the mound, Hoban’s Matthew Ramsey delivered a five‑inning shutout, allowing just two hits and a walk while fanning six batters.
Both pitchers have been lauded by their coaches, with CVCA’s Jason Herblet praising Shaw’s reliability over the season and Hoban’s Derek Carmichael emphasizing the competitive nature of Northeast Ohio baseball.
Hoban opened the scoring with a four‑run first inning, later adding runs in the third and fourth to pull away, while CVCA’s offense struck for two runs in the fourth with a flurry of consecutive singles that turned a tight game into a comfortable lead.
A Streak on the Line
The victory extends Hoban’s winning streak to 13 games, a testament to a roster that has blended solid pitching with a potent batting lineup.
Fans and analysts alike expect a tightly contested game, with the outcome likely to hinge on which pitching staff can maintain its composure under pressure and which offense can capitalize on the limited chances that will inevitably arise.
As the teams prepare to take the field, the excitement is palpable, and the game will be streamed live on the Akron Beacon Journal’s sports platform, offering viewers a chance to witness the next step in these programs’ journeys toward a state championship.