Bridgeport is heading back to the state tournament.

The Indians ended a three-year absence from the Class AAA state baseball tournament with a 7-2 victory over Elkins in the Region II championship game.

After falling behind early, Bridgeport responded behind a dominant complete game performance from Owen Sondericker. The senior allowed just three hits, struck out nine batters, and did not issue a walk.

Sondericker also delivered the game’s biggest hit — a three-run double in the third inning that gave the Indians the lead for good.

Bridgeport added insurance runs late and secured the program’s return to the state tournament at Marshall University’s Jack Cook Field.

Luke Rohrig, Kasen Baun, and Guy Avolio also drove in runs for the Indians, while Sondericker, Avolio, and Brooks Vass each collected two hits.