Bloomington South baseball runner-up in state final against Lake Central
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 4:00 AM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
Bloomington South baseball concluded its season as state runner-up after losing 4-0 to Lake Central in the IHSAA Class 4A state title game on June 20. The Panthers, with a record of 25-7, faced difficulties from the start, trailing 2-0 after the first inning. Senior pitcher Xavier Hemingway reflected on the team's journey, expressing pride in reaching the finals, a first for the school's program since 1972. Head coach Phil Kluesner highlighted the significance of their season, stating the team left a positive legacy despite the loss.
- •Bloomington South loses 4-0 to Lake Central in state final.
- •Game played at Victory Field in Indianapolis on June 20.
- •Xavier Hemingway pitched for South, struggling against Lake Central's Owen Kopercinski.
- •Panthers finished the season with a record of 25-7.
- •Coach Phil Kluesner emphasized the team's positive impact on the program.
- 4:00 AMYahoo Sports — 'Incredible' ride for Bloomington South baseball comes to end in state final
"No rally this time for the Panthers, but they relished the memories of a lifetime made during IHSAA 4A baseball state runner-up finish.
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