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Frankfort earns spot in state title game with 4-1 win over Independence

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 10:19 PM

Last updated Jun 12, 2026

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Summary

Frankfort defeated Independence 4-1 in the Class AA state semifinals on Thursday in Huntington, W.Va. After Independence took an early 1-0 lead, Frankfort rallied with key contributions from Jesus Perdew, Jaxon Hare, and Blake Jacobs. Jacobs had two extra-base hits and set a record for career hits and runs for Frankfort. Hare, who pitched a complete game, allowed three hits and struck out five batters while overcoming an injury. Frankfort, now 26-7, advances to face No. 4 seed Logan in the championship game on Saturday, following Logan's upset win over top-seeded Wheeling Central.

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By the Numbers

•Frankfort scores four unanswered runs after trailing 1-0.
•Jaxon Hare and Blake Jacobs shine offensively.
•Frankfort will face Logan in the title game on Saturday.
•Hare overcame an injury to secure the complete game victory.
•The game featured solid defense and key hitting from Frankfort.

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10:19 PMYahoo Sports — Hare, Jacobs power Frankfort past Independence, 4-1, in state semifinals

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HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Frankfort made an uncharacteristic mistake to allow Independence to strike first, but the Falcons characteristically rallied to roll into the title game. A third-inning Little League home run allowed Brady Williams to turn a triple into a 1-0 Indy lead. Jesus Perdew tied the game with an RBI knock the next half-inning, and Jaxon Hare delivered a sac fly in the fifth to give ...
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