Knights win 4th straight title

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WLFI) - Lafayette Central Catholic's baseball team faced Shakamak in the class 1-A state title game on Saturday at Victory Field. The Knights were looking to earn their fourth straight title.

“To win four in a row, something that no one else has done is really special and for them to stay as focused as they did is really unbelievable. When you dedicate yourself to be the best players that you can be and the best team that you can be, good things are going to happen. These guys were warriors from day one and all the way to today. We had a lot of adversity today to overcome and luckily in the fifth inning we were able to put together a crooked number,” said head coach Tim Bordenet.

The Knights scored first as Evan Kennedy hit a sacrifice fly to center field that scored Austin Munn. Central Catholic led 1-0 in the top of the first inning. In the bottom of the second inning, Shakamak grabbed the lead as they scored two runs but that would be the end to the Lakers offense.

“I’m really happy that I am in the class that I am. As seniors, we have banded together since freshman year and to be able to win four years in a row is a bonding experience and we all love each other. I am going to remember this for the rest of my life,” said senior Austin Munn.

The Knights tied the game up at 2-2 in the top of the third inning. Central Catholic then added 10 more runs to beat Shakamak 12-2. The Knights earned their fourth straight state title.

“It’s the crown jewel of our athletic careers here at C.C. and honestly the only word to describe how I am is speechless. It is a dream to play in one state championship and then two and three and four, it's indescribable,” said senior Wiley Lodde.