Mater Dei secures IHSAA 2A state title with extra-inning victory
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 1:57 AM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
Mater Dei defeated Bluffton 6-3 in eight innings to capture the IHSAA Class 2A state championship on June 20. The Wildcats, down to their final out, managed to rally by tying the game in the seventh before scoring four runs in the eighth. This marks Mater Dei's first state title in 27 years, overcoming the challenges of previous championship appearances and a bitter loss the prior season. The team's resilience and pitching prowess were pivotal in their journey to victory.
- •Mater Dei wins IHSAA Class 2A state championship.
- •Game took place on June 20 at Victory Field.
- •Wildcats trailed before rallying in extra innings.
- •Jackson Schaefer tied the game with a clutch hit.
- •Darret Branson secured the win with strong pitching.
- 1:57 AMYahoo Sports — Mater Dei baseball multi-year journey ends with IHSAA 2A state title
"Mater Dei was down to its final out. What happened next proved why the Wildcats were ready to win a state championship.
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