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The Kansas high school state baseball tournaments came to an electrifying end on May 30, 2025. Championship titles were awarded across five classes, with thrilling games showcasing the best of high school talent. Lawrence Free State claimed the Class 6A title, while St. Thomas Aquinas took home the Class 5A championship. Other winners included Fort Scott in Class 4A, Wichita Trinity in Class 3A, and Pittsburg-St. Mary’s Colgan in Class 2-1A, making it a memorable day for players and fans alike.

Excitement in Kansas: High School Baseball Championships Wrap Up

What a thrilling time it has been in the Kansas baseball scene as the high school state baseball tournaments came to an electrifying close! On Friday, teams gathered from across the state to compete for the ultimate prize – the coveted state championship title. This year, the finals showcased a heart-pumping series of games across five different classes: 6A, 5A, 4A, 3A, and 2-1A.

Class 6A Championship

The spotlight was on the Class 6A Championship where the No. 1 team, Lawrence Free State, confirmed their dominance by defeating No. 7 Shawnee Mission West with a score of 7-1. This victory cemented their right to call themselves champions. In the heat of the competition, the third-place match saw No. 6 Blue Valley showcasing their skills with a stunning 14-0 win over No. 4 Manhattan. Earlier, Lawrence Free State had already claimed a decisive 6-0 victory against Manhattan.

Shawnee Mission West also had their moment, beating Blue Valley 10-3 at an earlier stage in the tournament, but ultimately, the day belonged to Free State.

Class 5A Championship

Next up was the intense Class 5A Championship where No. 1 St. Thomas Aquinas put on a show, taking down No. 2 Great Bend in a nail-biter, ending with a score of 7-4. St. Thomas Aquinas made waves earlier in the playoffs as they convincingly defeated Hays 11-3. Meanwhile, in the battle for third place, No. 3 Blue Valley Southwest proved their mettle by shutting out No. 5 Hays 12-0, securing a solid win.

Class 4A Championship

In Class 4A, it was all about surprises as No. 2 Fort Scott edged out No. 5 Rock Creek, finishing at 6-4 to take home the trophy. The competition for third place was equally fierce, with No. 1 McPherson overcoming No. 3 Paola decisively at 11-4. Fort Scott had previously faced Paola, winning that challenge 4-2. However, Rock Creek carried the day previously versus McPherson with a win of 3-1, making this championship weekend one for the books.

Class 3A Championship

Over in Class 3A, No. 3 Wichita Trinity claimed victory against No. 5 Hesston with a score of 10-3 in the championship match. The third-place game held its own drama, with No. 8 Sabetha pulling off an impressive 2-1 win over No. 2 Humboldt. Wichita Trinity had earlier topped Humboldt in their matchup, winning 5-2, proving their position was no fluke.

Class 2-1A Championship

Rounding out the championships, Class 2-1A brought excitement as well. No. 6 Pittsburg-St. Mary’s Colgan dominated No. 1 Valley Falls with a staggering score of 10-0, sealing their status as champions. In the race for third, No. 7 Douglass triumphed over No. 5 Remington at 13-3. Earlier in the tournament, Valley Falls had put forth a strong performance, defeating Remington 16-6, but today, they met their match in Colgan.

A Thrilling Experience

The excitement didn’t just stop at the diamond. These championship games took place in several locations across the state, with Hoglund Stadium in Lawrence hosting Class 6A, Eck Stadium in Wichita for Class 5A, Dean Evans Stadium in Salina for Class 4A, Tointon Family Stadium in Manhattan for Class 3A, and Great Bend Sports Complex for Class 2-1A.

This year’s tournament on May 30, 2025, captured the hearts of players and fans alike, showcasing incredible talent and determination. The roar of the crowd echoed through the stadiums as raw energy filled the air. It was a magnificent celebration of high school baseball in Kansas.

As the dust settles on this year’s championships, we can’t help but look forward to next season. With so much talent and determination on display, it’s anyone’s guess who will be taking home the trophies next time!

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