Frankfort faces Independence in Class AA semifinal rematch
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 1:16 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
BaseballFrankfort and Independence clash in the Class AA semifinals Thursday in Huntington, W.Va. The second-seeded Falcons (25-7) are aiming for a third consecutive state championship appearance, facing the third-seeded Patriots (29-9), whom they defeated in the 2024 final. Frankfort enters the matchup on a 10-game winning streak, while Independence advanced following a dramatic extra-inning victory against Buffalo. First pitch is set for approximately 50 minutes after the 5 p.m. start of the first semifinal, and the winner will move on to the championship game on Saturday.
- •Frankfort manager Matt Miller highlights Independence's strong hitting ability.
- •Both teams advanced from the quarterfinals with solid performances.
- •Key pitchers include Frankfort's Jaxon Hare and Independence's Chance Moore.
- •The match is scheduled to take place at Marshall University’s Jack Cook Field.
- •Seven independence players are batting.396 or better this season.
- 1:16 PMYahoo Sports — Semifinal preview: Frankfort battles Independence in rematch of '24 title game
"HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — For Frankfort to return to the state championship game for a third straight season, it must get past a familiar state tournament rival. The second-seeded Falcons (25-7) take on third-seeded Independence (29-9) in the Class AA semifinals Thursday — a rematch of the 2024 AA state final the Falcons won 8-0, their first championship since 1988. First pitch at Marshall ...
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