Ben Finney stars for Kouts in Class 1A state championship preview
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 1:02 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Ben Finney, a sophomore for Kouts, has emerged as a versatile player ahead of the Class 1A state championship at Victory Field on June 16. Finney, who has excelled in multiple positions including center field and shortstop, leads the Mustangs with a.366 batting average, eight triples, and 20 stolen bases. His strong performance helped Kouts reach the title match after a dominant 13-1 win over Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian in the semistate final. Coach Jason Dorshorst has praised Finney's adaptability and work ethic as the Mustangs aim for victory against Northeast Dubois, building on their 31-game winning streak. This matchup comes a year after Kouts experienced defeat in their last state championship appearance.
- •Kouts faces Northeast Dubois in the Class 1A state championship at 7 p.m.
- •Ben Finney has a.366 batting average with 23 RBIs and 51 runs scored.
- •Finney transitioned to right field for the playoffs to accommodate team needs.
- •Kouts previously lost in the state finals but has been focused on redemption.
- •The Mustangs have clinched their first PCC Tournament title since 1998.
- 1:02 PMYahoo Sports — Ben Finney can do it all for Kouts. ‘We could play him anywhere.’ Playing at Victory Field, he intends to win.
"There’s not much Kouts sophomore Ben Finney can’t do on a baseball field. Finney plays center field in travel ball, but senior Jesse Overholt plays that position for the Mustangs. Kouts coach Jason Dorshorst noted Finney is also ranked among the top shortstops in the state in his class, but the team is well-stocked there with sophomore Billy Miller and senior Landon Garrett. Finney can pitch, ...
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