Columbus Academy baseball advances to OHSAA final after win over Liberty-Benton
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 7:27 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Columbus Academy baseball team secured a place in the OHSAA state final after defeating Findlay Liberty-Benton 5-2 in a Division V semifinal on June 11 at Thurman Munson Memorial Stadium in Canton. The team improved to 17-16 on the season and is seeking its first state title since 1982. Senior pitcher Cooper Leibas played a key role, striking out nine and allowing two runs. The Vikings will face either Lucasville Valley or Apple Creek Waynedale in the championship game on June 12 at 1 p.m. in Akron. Coach Todd Dunkle praised his seniors for their leadership throughout the postseason run, which has seen them win six consecutive games despite a challenging regular season.
- •Columbus Academy defeated Findlay Liberty-Benton 5-2 in the state semifinal.
- •Leibas allowed two runs and struck out nine batters in the win.
- •The Vikings improved to 17-16 and aim for their first title since 1982.
- •Academy will play in the final on June 12 in Akron.
- •The team has won six straight playoff games.
- 7:27 PMYahoo Sports — Columbus Academy baseball to play for first OHSAA title since 1982
"Despite entering the postseason with an 11-16 record, the Columbus Academy baseball team is one win away from its first OHSAA state title since 1982.
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