Murray County Central baseball prepares for state tournament after 25 years

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Last updated Jun 9, 2026

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Murray County Central baseball, seeded fourth, is set to compete in the State Class A Baseball Tournament starting this week at Joe Faber Field in St. Cloud. After a dominant season with only one loss and a strong playoff performance, the Rebels aim to build on their recent success. They will face fifth-seeded Ogilvie in the quarterfinals on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. This marks the school's first state appearance since 2001, driven by a veteran squad and a commitment to overcoming previous playoff disappointments. The winner will advance to the semifinals, while the loser will head to the consolation bracket.

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  • Murray County Central has advanced to state for the first time in 25 years.
  • The Rebels enter the tournament with a 1-loss season and strong playoff performances.
  • MCC defeated Adrian/Ellsworth 7-0 to win the Section 3A title.
  • The quarterfinals match against Ogilvie takes place Thursday at 6:30 p.m.
  • State championship game is scheduled for June 15 at Target Field.
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Jun. 9—SLAYTON — Gabe Tentinger's father Adam was a senior on the Murray County Central baseball team when it last went to state back in 2001. 25 years later, Tentinger, himself now a senior, has helped take the Rebels back for only the second time in school history. They have gone through the season with just one loss and rolled through the Section 3A playoffs en route to the State Class A ...

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