Central Catholic’s Season Ends in Semi‑State Heartbreak
The Central Catholic baseball squad fell 1‑0 to Bluffton in the Class 2A north semi‑state semifinal, concluding a 25‑7 season that featured a recent regional crown.
Jun 13, 2026
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Central Catholic Baseball Clinches Regional Crown, Advances to Semi‑State
The Knights secured a 3‑2 win in a regional championship game, highlighted by Isaiah Hopkins' seventh‑inning triple and Gus Sandberg's decisive fly ball. Cayden Keller's six strikeouts and early contributions from Alex Schummer and LJ Whitford underscored the effort. The team now prepares for a semi‑state semifinal against Bluffton on Saturday at 11 a.m., continuing a program that boasts 18 regional titles in 24 tournaments.
Jun 9, 2026