Lake Center Christian wins OHSAA baseball regional final vs. Chippewa (original) (raw)

Ed Hall Jr.

Special to the Canton Repository

June 4, 2026, 10:02 p.m. ET

The Lake Center Christian School baseball team celebrates with the OHSAA regional championship trophy. Lake Center defeated Chippewa 4-0 in a Division VI regional final at Louisville High School, Thursday, June 4, 2026 . Lake Center is heading to its second straight OHSAA state tournament.Ed Hall Jr. / Special To The Canton Repository

The Lake Center Christian School baseball team celebrate with the regional championship trophy after defeating Chippewa in the Division VI regional final at Louisville High School, Thursday, June 4, 2026.

The Lake Center Christian School baseball team celebrate with the regional championship trophy after defeating Chippewa in the Division VI regional final at Louisville High School, Thursday, June 4, 2026.

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The Lake Center Christian School baseball team poses for a photo after its win over Chippewa in the Division VI regional final at Louisville High School, Thursday, June 4, 2026.

The Lake Center Christian School baseball team poses for a photo after its win over Chippewa in the Division VI regional final at Louisville High School, Thursday, June 4, 2026.

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The Lake Center Christian School baseball team celebrating with their regional trophy following their win over Chippewa in this Division VI regional final at Louisville High School, Thursday, June 4, 2026. Ed Hall Jr. / Special To The Canton Repository

The Lake Center Christian School baseball team celebrating with their regional trophy following their win over Chippewa in this Division VI regional final at Louisville High School, Thursday, June 4, 2026. Ed Hall Jr. / Special To The Canton Repository

Ed Hall Jr. / Special To The Canton Repository

The Lake Center Christian School baseball team celebrating with their win over Chippewa in this Division VI regional final at Louisville High School, Thursday, June 4, 2026. Ed Hall Jr. / Special To The Canton Repository

The Lake Center Christian School baseball team celebrating with their win over Chippewa in this Division VI regional final at Louisville High School, Thursday, June 4, 2026. Ed Hall Jr. / Special To The Canton Repository

Ed Hall Jr. / Special To The Canton Repository

Lake Center Christian's Colton Smilek, left, and Luke Heckert, right, celebrate after Heckert scored a run during a win over Chippewa in the Division VI regional final at Louisville High School, Thursday, June 4, 2026.

Lake Center Christian's Colton Smilek, left, and Luke Heckert, right, celebrate after Heckert scored a run during a win over Chippewa in the Division VI regional final at Louisville High School, Thursday, June 4, 2026.

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Lake Center Christian's Brayden Myers reacts after hitting a double against Chippewa in the Division VI regional final at Louisville High School, Thursday, June 4, 2026.

Lake Center Christian's Brayden Myers reacts after hitting a double against Chippewa in the Division VI regional final at Louisville High School, Thursday, June 4, 2026.

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Lake Center second baseman Aaron Zietlow turns to throw a stopped ground ball to first base during Lake Center's win over Chippewa in this Division VI regional final at Louisville High School, Thursday, June 4, 2026. Ed Hall Jr. / Special To The Canton Repository

Lake Center second baseman Aaron Zietlow turns to throw a stopped ground ball to first base during Lake Center's win over Chippewa in this Division VI regional final at Louisville High School, Thursday, June 4, 2026. Ed Hall Jr. / Special To The Canton Repository

Ed Hall Jr. / Special To The Canton Repository

During Lake Center's win over Chippewa in this Division VI regional final at Louisville High School, Thursday, June 4, 2026. Ed Hall Jr. / Special To The Canton Repository

During Lake Center's win over Chippewa in this Division VI regional final at Louisville High School, Thursday, June 4, 2026. Ed Hall Jr. / Special To The Canton Repository

Ed Hall Jr. / Special To The Canton Repository

During Lake Center's win over Chippewa in this Division VI regional final at Louisville High School, Thursday, June 4, 2026. Ed Hall Jr. / Special To The Canton Repository

During Lake Center's win over Chippewa in this Division VI regional final at Louisville High School, Thursday, June 4, 2026. Ed Hall Jr. / Special To The Canton Repository

Ed Hall Jr. / Special To The Canton Repository

During Lake Center's win over Chippewa in this Division VI regional final at Louisville High School, Thursday, June 4, 2026. Ed Hall Jr. / Special To The Canton Repository

During Lake Center's win over Chippewa in this Division VI regional final at Louisville High School, Thursday, June 4, 2026. Ed Hall Jr. / Special To The Canton Repository

Ed Hall Jr. / Special To The Canton Repository

During Lake Center's win over Chippewa in this Division VI regional final at Louisville High School, Thursday, June 4, 2026. Ed Hall Jr. / Special To The Canton Repository

During Lake Center's win over Chippewa in this Division VI regional final at Louisville High School, Thursday, June 4, 2026. Ed Hall Jr. / Special To The Canton Repository

Ed Hall Jr. / Special To The Canton Repository

During Lake Center's win over Chippewa in this Division VI regional final at Louisville High School, Thursday, June 4, 2026. Ed Hall Jr. / Special To The Canton Repository

During Lake Center's win over Chippewa in this Division VI regional final at Louisville High School, Thursday, June 4, 2026. Ed Hall Jr. / Special To The Canton Repository

Ed Hall Jr. / Special To The Canton Repository

During Lake Center's win over Chippewa in this Division VI regional final at Louisville High School, Thursday, June 4, 2026. Ed Hall Jr. / Special To The Canton Repository

During Lake Center's win over Chippewa in this Division VI regional final at Louisville High School, Thursday, June 4, 2026. Ed Hall Jr. / Special To The Canton Repository

Ed Hall Jr. / Special To The Canton Repository

Lake Center baseball coach Shane Byler hugs catcher Colton Smilek during the Tigers' regional final win over Chippewa at Louisville High School, Thursday, June 4, 2026.

Lake Center baseball coach Shane Byler hugs catcher Colton Smilek during the Tigers' regional final win over Chippewa at Louisville High School, Thursday, June 4, 2026.

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During Lake Center's win over Chippewa in this Division VI regional final at Louisville High School, Thursday, June 4, 2026. Ed Hall Jr. / Special To The Canton Repository

During Lake Center's win over Chippewa in this Division VI regional final at Louisville High School, Thursday, June 4, 2026. Ed Hall Jr. / Special To The Canton Repository

Ed Hall Jr. / Special To The Canton Repository

Lake Center Christian vs. Chippewa baseball, Division VI regional final at Louisville High School, Thursday, June 4, 2026.

Lake Center Christian vs. Chippewa baseball, Division VI regional final at Louisville High School, Thursday, June 4, 2026.

Ed Hall Jr. / Special To The Canton Repository

During Lake Center's win over Chippewa in this Division VI regional final at Louisville High School, Thursday, June 4, 2026. Ed Hall Jr. / Special To The Canton Repository

During Lake Center's win over Chippewa in this Division VI regional final at Louisville High School, Thursday, June 4, 2026. Ed Hall Jr. / Special To The Canton Repository

Ed Hall Jr. / Special To The Canton Repository

Lake Center Christian's Brayden Myers scores a run against Chippewa in a Division VI regional final, Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Louisville High School.

Lake Center Christian's Brayden Myers scores a run against Chippewa in a Division VI regional final, Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Louisville High School.

Ed Hall Jr. / Special To The Canton Repository

During Lake Center's win over Chippewa in this Division VI regional final at Louisville High School, Thursday, June 4, 2026. Ed Hall Jr. / Special To The Canton Repository

During Lake Center's win over Chippewa in this Division VI regional final at Louisville High School, Thursday, June 4, 2026. Ed Hall Jr. / Special To The Canton Repository

Ed Hall Jr. / Special To The Canton Repository

Lake Center Christian pitcher Grant Coblentz throws to a Chippewa batter in the Division VI regional final at Louisville High School, Thursday, June 4, 2026.

Lake Center Christian pitcher Grant Coblentz throws to a Chippewa batter in the Division VI regional final at Louisville High School, Thursday, June 4, 2026.

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Chippewa's Damian Mullett, left, puts the tag on Lake Center's Paul Dussell during Lake Center's win over Chippewa in this Division VI regional final at Louisville High School, Thursday, June 4, 2026. Ed Hall Jr. / Special To The Canton Repository

Chippewa's Damian Mullett, left, puts the tag on Lake Center's Paul Dussell during Lake Center's win over Chippewa in this Division VI regional final at Louisville High School, Thursday, June 4, 2026. Ed Hall Jr. / Special To The Canton Repository

Ed Hall Jr. / Special To The Canton Repository

Lake Center Christian's Luke Heckert races to third base after hitting a triple during a win over Chippewa in a Division VI regional final at Louisville High School, Thursday, June 4, 2026.

Lake Center Christian's Luke Heckert races to third base after hitting a triple during a win over Chippewa in a Division VI regional final at Louisville High School, Thursday, June 4, 2026.

Ed Hall Jr. / Special To The Canton Repository