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Mater Dei Wildcats prepare for state championship against Bluffton

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 2:52 AM

Last updated Jun 18, 2026

Mater Dei Wildcats prepare for state championship against Bluffton

Summary

The Mater Dei Wildcats are set to face Bluffton in the 2A State Championship game at Victory Field in Evansville, Indiana, on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. The Wildcats seek redemption after losing in last year's title game. Under new head coach Adam Wildeman, the team has shown strong performance this postseason, with no losses since May and consistently limiting opponents to two runs or fewer. Senior pitcher Max Miller emphasizes the need for the team to play at its best to secure a state title and their first 30-win season since 1999.

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By the Numbers

•Mater Dei Wildcats compete in 2A State Championship on Saturday
•Last year's title game ended in a loss to Boone Grove
•The team has not lost since early May
•Wildcats have frequently limited opponents to minimal runs
•First 30-win season since 1999 possible with a win

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2:52 AMYahoo Sports — Wildcats hunt for redemption at Victory Field

What they're saying

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — The Mater Dei Wildcats are heading back to state for a second season in a row. The team will face Bluffton in the 2A State Championship game at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. Redemption is on the mind of many veteran players who fell just short in the title game a season […]
— Yahoo Sports

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