Indiana didn’t wait to get started yesterday, and they kept the intensity going all the way to the final pitch, winning their second straight PIAA Quad-A baseball championship and becoming only the fifth team in WPIAL history to win back-to-back state titles.
Pat Dougherty has the thrilling story.
Coach Dan Petroff knew Holy Ghost prep wouldn’t give up despite being down three runs entering the seventh, and he was right. But he says the math was right for Indiana.
Petroff says Indiana’s defense was a key to winning the state title.
Charlie Manzi says the Indians have been a tight group since before they ever played a varsity game.
Manzi says it was a total team effort for Indiana.
Brady Oakes is proud that Indiana pulled through for the entire community.
Chace Force is proud to be a part of a history-making team.
Ethan Shank says Indiana was determined to avenge their loss to Holy Ghost Prep in the title game in 2024.
Indiana’s remarkable run through the playoffs included shutouts of their first five opponents, three of them in the WPIAL championships and two more in the state tournament. In total, they outscored the opposition, 46-9
