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Two senior standouts from Bloomington South were crowned 2026 Herald-Times Baseball Players of the Year, capping a season that saw their team reach the Class 4A state championship.
The Bloomington South Scrappers reached the Class 4A state championship for the first time, delivering a story of camaraderie, near‑misses, and community pride.
The Bloomington South Scrappers made history by advancing to the IHSAA Class 4A state title game at Victory Field in Indianapolis, a feat that resonated deeply with players, coaches and fans alike.
The Bloomington South baseball team, backed by a deep pitching rotation and solid catching, enters the IHSAA Class 4A state championship game with a 24‑6 record.
This weekend’s championship games at Victory Field feature the state’s most promising high school baseball players, with offensive and pitching leaders ready to make their mark.
The Panthers edged Evansville North 1‑0 in a tightly contested semi‑state game, a triumph that ends a 54‑year drought and sets the stage for a Saturday night clash at Victory Field.
Coaches across Bloomington are shaping their staffs for the upcoming sectional tournaments, banking on ace talents and a wealth of emerging arms to break historic droughts and overcome injury setbacks.