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As the 2026 Indiana High School Athletic Association baseball season draws to a close, four championship games at Victory Field promise drama across the classes, from Kouts' experienced run in Class 1A to Bloomington South's first title appearance since 1972.
The Bluffton Tigers baseball squad will contest their inaugural state title matchup on Saturday at 4:30 p.m., facing Evansville Mater Dei at the iconic Victory Field in Indianapolis. The team secured the Oak Hill semi‑state crown with an 8‑2 victory over Lakeland High School, setting the stage for a historic showdown.
Two Hamilton County high school baseball programs will compete for semi‑state crowns on Saturday, with action spread across Jasper and Indianapolis.
Regional championship games on June 6 saw University defeat Greencastle 13‑5 and Guerin Catholic beat Northview 4‑1, with standout contributions from players such as Beckett Suh, Ian Taylor and Nolan Ratcliff. Both squads now advance to semi‑state action on June 13.
The 88th edition of the boys’ series and 51st of the girls’ series will feature top Indiana seniors facing Kentucky’s best, with ticket information, historic series stats and a full slate of junior‑senior doubleheaders.