CANTON, Ohio (WLIO) — Liberty-Benton's historic season came to an end Friday in the Division 5 state semifinals with a 5-2 loss to Columbus Academy.

Making the first state tournament appearance in program history, the Eagles battled back from a three-run deficit. Isaac Schworm drove in a run in the fourth inning, while Grady Latta scored on a wild pitch in the fifth to pull Liberty-Benton within 3-2.

Jackson Knepper tossed a complete game for the Eagles, striking out six batters, while catcher Kooper Leatherman threw out a baserunner to help keep the game scoreless early.

Liberty-Benton loaded the bases in the seventh inning and brought the tying run to the plate, but Columbus Academy recorded the final two outs to secure the victory.

The Eagles finish a memorable season as Division 5 state semifinalists.

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