The McQuaid Knights secured a 7‑6 victory over Fairport in Game 2 of the Section V Class AAA Tournament final, completing a two‑game sweep and repeating as champions. The contest was played on the McQuaid campus with a 5 p.m. first pitch.
Early Sparks and Momentum Shifts
Fairport drew first blood, taking a lead that tested the Knights’ resolve. In the third inning, Dan Roessel delivered an RBI single that drove in two runs, while Dom Corona’s solo home run in the bottom of the first put McQuaid on the board and shifted early momentum.
The game remained tightly contested until the seventh inning, when Daniel Luce’s sacrifice fly loaded the bases and evened the score, setting the stage for a dramatic finish.
The Decisive Ninth Inning
With the championship on the line, Thomas Bailey stepped up in the ninth and launched a solo home run to left field, delivering the winning run and sealing a 7‑6 final score.
Both squads entered the series with impressive records — McQuaid finished the season 19‑3 and held a state ranking of No. 4, while Fairport stood at 20‑1 and No. 2. The back‑to‑back titles underscore the Knights’ consistency and depth.