The Teutopolis Wooden Shoes will once again play for an IHSA 2a baseball state title after they beat Newman Central Catholic yesterday 9-3 at the University of Champaign. Jaxon Kreke had a no double 2-run homer to left. Sophomore pitcher Caleb Deters came in relief of starter Davin Working and retired 11 of the last 12 batters he faced. TTown will take on Springfield Sacred Heart Griffin who beat Eureka 6-5 in the other semifinal tonight at 7pm after the 4pm 3rd place game.
In 1a, Ottawa Marquette and Father McGivney both made statements in their semifinal games as both earned 16-1 wins in 4 innings. Ottawa beat Lexington and McGivney took care of Pawnee. The state title will be played for today at 1pm following the 10am 3rd place game.
The large school sectional finals are today. In 3a at Triad, the host Knights will take on rival Mascoutah with the winner advancing to next week’s Elite 8. Game time this morning at 11 a.m.