South Central falls to Margaretta in state-ranked matchup

Norwalk Reflector, Ohio
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May 24—CASTALIA — In a matchup of state-ranked teams, visiting South Central fell to host Margaretta, 4-1, on Monday in a non-league game at Lions Park.

Each team was looking to stay sharp prior to separate district semifinal games later this week.

The Trojans (19-6) are scheduled to face Dola Hardin Northern (13-9) in a Division IV district semifinal at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Galion. The Polar Bears (19-6) are slated to face Genoa (19-6) in a Div. III district semifinal at 2 p.m. Thursday in Norwalk.

Both teams are the No. 1 seed in their respective districts.

On Monday, Sam Seidel opened the game with a single, stole second, and advanced to third on a groundout. He then scored on a sacrifice fly hit to left by Kayden Hauler for the early 1-0 lead.

The Trojans then had at least one runner on base in four of the next five innings, but did not get the big hit to draw any closer.

Carson Music, Eric Sanders and Gunner Ray added singles for South Central. Music went all six innings on the mound. He allowed four earned runs on five hits with two strikeouts and two walks.

So. Central 100 000 x — 1 5 0

Margaretta 300 010 x — 4 5 0

WP: Keegan; LP: Music

2B: (M) Palomo

Final state poll released

COLUMBUS — The Ohio High School Baseball Coaches Association released its eighth and final state poll on Monday.

In Division IV, South Central (19-6) finished at No. 9. The Trojans won their first Firelands Conference title in 21 years and are the top seed in the Galion district. South Central is scheduled to play Dola Hardin Northern (13-9) in a district semifinal on Wednesday.

In Div. III, Edison (19-7) finished at No. 10. The Chargers won the SBC Bay title this spring and are the No. 2 seed in the Norwalk district, and are scheduled to face Bucyrus Wynford (20-3) at 4:30 p.m. Thursday in a district semifinal.

Also of note, SBC Lake champion Tiffin Columbian (19-4) finished eighth in Div. II. Margaretta (19-6) — the No. 1 seed in the Norwalk district — finished No. 28 in Div. III.

SBC River Division champion Hopewell-Loudon (20-3) ended No. 2 in Div. IV. The Chieftains are the top seed in the Clyde district, where St. Paul (17-8) plays a district semifinal in the other half of their bracket on Tuesday against Old Fort.