Eden Christian Academy's baseball squad etched its name into Pennsylvania sports history this spring, capturing the WPIAL championship for the first time in school lore while finishing the season as state runners‑up with a 19‑5 record.
Coach Mark Feldman, who guided the Warriors through a campaign built on class, toughness and character, highlighted the team's collective spirit as the cornerstone of their success.
A Roster Built for Greatness
The starting lineup featured seven seniors, a blend of experience and talent that included Brady Hull, Noah Emswiler, Jackson Bremmer and Andrew Sharpless, each contributing in distinct ways to the team's offensive firepower.
Emswiler delivered a dominant performance on the mound in the WPIAL title game, tossing a complete‑game effort with 15 strikeouts, while Hull paced the offense with a high batting average and multiple RBIs.
In the PIAA first‑round victory over Clarion, Sharpless delivered a walk‑off RBI double that swung the momentum in Eden's favor, underscoring the clutch nature of the squad.
The Warriors' path continued through the state finals, where they fell to Dock Mennonite Academy, a team that has also celebrated state crowns in 2005, 2006 and 2010.
Beyond the diamond, the program's consistency shone through with six straight section titles and a 12‑5 all‑time record in PIAA playoff competition, a testament to the culture fostered by Feldman and his staff.
Veterans such as Tim Lipp and John Fowler contributed key innings, while younger arms like Levi DeFazio anchored the staff, and the infusion of talent from players like Levi Parrott and Carson Beck added further depth.