In two excellently played games St. Henry, behind Lucas Clune (above) and surprising Delphos St. John, behind freshman Can Elwer, prevailed to meet in Friday's Division IV northwest regional final...with a trip to Akron waiting for the winner.
Calls at the plate weren't Russia's friend until this one -- indisputable when Hayden Quinter knocked the ball from Berne Union's Nate Nemeth -- went the Raiders' way amid their game-winning four-run rally in the Division IV regional semifinals (PressPros Feature Photo by Sheri Hooley).
The Division I regional semifinal between rivals Olentangy Liberty and Olentangy Orange went down to the final swing, and the high-five shared by Orange’s Charlie Scholvin (right) and Diego Astacio conveyed the emotion of the Patriots' narrow advance. (PressPros Feature Photo by John Hulkenberg).
Bradford took a gamble at the outset, saving ace Tucker Miller in hopes of using him Friday in the regional finals. The Railroaders, however, couldn't get there, falling to Southeastern in a 6-0 loss. (PressPros Feature Photo by Sheri Hooley).