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Both Sacred Heart-Griffin and Chatham Glenwood held early leads but could not sustain them, resulting in defeats that set up a championship showdown between Normal U-High and Champaign Central.
A 19‑34 record and an early season conclusion have set off a cascade of player moves, with both departures and arrivals shaping a markedly different 2027 roster.
In a tightly contested Class 3A Lincoln Regional final, Sacred Heart-Griffin's junior right-hander Chase Beckham delivered a stellar performance, guiding the Cyclones to a 4-1 victory and a spot in the Mount Zion Sectional semifinals.