Flatirons Academy secured the CHSAA 1A Baseball State Championship on Thursday, edging Akron 14-11 in a contest that blended early explosiveness with a late‑inning rally.
The Early Onslaught
The Bison exploded for six runs in the top of the first inning, fueled by four extra‑base hits that set a tone of aggression.
Akron’s Response
The visitors answered with an 11-6 lead after three frames, capitalizing on timely hits and a disciplined approach.
A Fourth‑Inning Turnaround
Flatirons Academy struck back with six runs in the fourth, highlighted by Symon Deichert’s tying run on a wild pitch and Preston Miller’s go‑ahead score during a chaotic rundown.
Pitching Pivot
Shortstop Caleb Doughty switched to the mound, limiting Akron to a single run over 4 1/3 innings; his pickoffs and composure shifted momentum decisively.
The victory marks the fourth straight year the academy has contested the championship final, having finished runner‑up in 2023 and 2025 and falling in the semifinals in 2024.