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Medina advances to state final with 9-0 win over Utica Notre Dame

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 9:49 PM

Last updated Jun 12, 2026

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Summary

Medina earned its first trip to the state title game with a 9-0 victory against Utica Notre Dame at Binghamton University on June 12. Preston Woodworth dominated on the mound, throwing a complete game shutout while also going 4-for-4 with two RBIs at the plate. Key contributions also came from Ryan Pegelow, who hit a bases-clearing triple in the second inning to give Medina a 3-0 lead. The win improved Medina's record to 22-2 and sets up a showdown with either Chester or Center Moriches for the state championship. Medina head coach Chris Goyette emphasized the importance of competing hard in the upcoming game.

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By the Numbers

•Medina's record improves to 22-2 with the win.
•Woodworth recorded his 10th shutout of the season.
•Pegelow's triple highlighted a strong second inning for Medina.
•Medina will face the winner of Chester and Center Moriches next.
•Goyette stresses the need for hard work in the upcoming championship.

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9:49 PMYahoo Sports — Medina uses dominant second inning to advance to first state final in program history

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BINGHAMTON — When the final out dropped into Medina catcher Hadrian Batista’s glove to clinch the program’s first ever trip to the state title game, Batista sprinted into his pitcher Preston Woodworth’s arms and they embraced. But after the team came together in a group embrace, it was all business. The players walked off the field, together celebrating but the team has one game to go and it’s ...
— Yahoo Sports

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