Mater Dei Baseball Captures First State Championship in 27 Years
The Wildcats overcame a late deficit to win 6-3 in eight innings, delivering Mater Dei its first state title since 1999.
Jun 21, 2026
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Mater Dei Claims First State Baseball Title in 27 Years
Mater Dei High School's baseball team captured the IHSAA Class 2A championship with a 6-3 win in eight innings, ending a 27‑year title drought and highlighting a season defined by resilience and clutch performances.
Jun 21, 2026
Mater Dei Captures 2A Baseball State Championship in Eight‑Inning Thriller
Evansville Mater Dei defeated Bluffton 6‑3 in an eight‑inning showdown, with Jackson Schaefer’s tie‑breaking hit and Max Miller’s RBI single delivering the victory. The win caps a redemption campaign and earns Schaefer the L.V. Phillips Mental Attitude Award.
Jun 21, 2026
Mater Dei clinches historic baseball state championship
In a dramatic eight‑inning contest at Victory Field, Mater Dei overcame a late deficit to capture the Class 2A baseball crown.
Jun 20, 2026