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The Spartans rallied from early pressure to defeat Tillamook 4‑3, with senior pitcher Gianni Lombardi delivering a standout performance and the team celebrating a long‑awaited triumph.
The Marist baseball team captured its first state championship on Saturday, edging Tillamook 4-3 in a game that swung back and forth until the final outs. Gianni Lombardi’s dominant pitching and Jalen Smith’s timely hitting powered the win.
The Creswell Bulldogs concluded a record-breaking 24-6 campaign with a 4-1 defeat to South Umpqua/Days Creek in the state semifinals, showcasing standout performances from Jaxon Pelham and Gavin Crowl while coach Kevin Feist celebrates the program's bright outlook.
St. Helens softball defeated Gladstone 3-0, Scappoose beat Astoria 5-3, and Marist Catholic baseball advanced with a 4-1 win, setting up championship matchups on June 6.