Class AA Chip Game Highlights: Wheeling Central vs. Philip Barbour
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Steven Brodegard pitched a dominant two-hit shutout, leading Wheeling Central Catholic to a 7-0 victory over Philip Barbour in the Class AA state championship game, securing their first state baseball title since 2011. Brodegard, Central's ace with a 0.37 ERA, threw 110 pitches in hot conditions, striking out seven. Wheeling Central's offense backed him up with eleven hits, including a two-run home run by Gary Hatfield III, who finished 3-for-4 with three RBIs. Head coach Todd Cover emphasized that pitching and defense, combined with timely hitting, were key to their success. This championship is particularly meaningful for the Maroon Knights, who had been eliminated in the regional tournament in the previous two seasons and moved up to Class AA this year. Philip Barbour's season concluded with a 23-7 record, marking their first state tournament appearance since 1975.
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