Bloomington South baseball advances to state title after semi-state win

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Last updated Jun 14, 2026

Bloomington South baseball advances to state title after semi-state win
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Bloomington South baseball triumphed over Evansville North 1-0 in the IHSAA Class 4A semi-state championship on June 13 at Braun Stadium in Evansville. The Panthers, who have not reached a state title game in 54 years, utilized strong pitching and defense to secure the win, despite being no-hit. Senior Connor Couch scored the only run, while Xavier Hemingway delivered a dominant performance on the mound, striking out seven batters. Bloomington South will face Lake Central for the state title on June 20 at Victory Field in Indianapolis.

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  • Bloomington South won 1-0 against Evansville North in semi-state
  • Connor Couch scored the winning run for the Panthers
  • Xavier Hemingway pitched 6⅓ innings, striking out seven
  • The Panthers will compete for the state title on June 20
  • Last state title appearance for Bloomington South was in 1972
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The wait is over. For the first time in 54 years, Bloomington South baseball will play for a state title after a semi-state triumph Saturday.

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