Liberty-Benton embraces historic first as Eagles prepare for state semifinal against Columbus Academy
- Tony Quach,
Adam Solomon
- Updated
FINDLAY, Ohio (WLIO) — Liberty-Benton is preparing for the biggest baseball game in program history.
The Eagles enter the Division 5 state semifinals with a 22-5 record after capturing the program's first district championship since 1997, first regional title and first-ever trip to the state tournament.
Head coach Matt Rader said his team's confidence has continued to grow throughout its postseason run as Liberty-Benton has reached new milestones week after week.
The Eagles will face Columbus Academy, which enters the Final Four at 16-16, on Thursday in Canton with a spot in the state championship game on the line.
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