Lafayette Central Catholic (28-4) scored 14-runs in the first four innings against Vincennes Rivet en-route to winning its third Class A state title in five appearances. The Knights beat the heavy underdog Patriots by a score of 14-1.

            Taylor Glaze struck out seven Patriots in the first three innings and ended hopes of a story book ending to an improbable state tournament run for Rivet (16-12). Glaze had 9 K's overall in five innings.

            Vincennes Rivet starting pitcher Spencer Wirth relinquished 11 runs and 11 hits in 3 1/3 innings of work. Wirth hit four Lafayette Central Catholic batters, and walked three, putting the Knights lead-off man on base in all four inning that he started.

            "You cant say enough about our ability to get on base," LCC Head Coach Tim Bordenot said. "We have hit the ball around, but also done the smaller things."

            LCC set a state record for runs in the fourth inning as the 14^th run crossed the plate. The state championship game is the only game (softball or baseball) that does not honor the mercy rule (a 10 plus run lead through five innings).

            “Everything about this team is special,” Bordenot said. “We have just been so balanced all year and only good things can come from that.”

Derek Potter had the lone hit for Vincennes Rivet in a third inning that saw the Patriots load the bases on a Potter single, a hit batsmen and a walk. Glaze struck out the side to get out of the jam.

Second Baseman Reed Drysdale and shortstop Dru Anthrop each went 2-4 with three RBI's helping the Knights to 14 runs on 14 hits for the ballgame.

In a state title run that saw that saw LCC outscore its opponents 66-6, it was the Knights offensive and defensive balance that allowed them to dominate.

“We hit the ball, had great pitching, and great defense,” Bordenot said. “We stayed within ourselves and focused from the first game to the last.”

Anthrop, a senior, won the mental attitude award, becoming the first Knight to do so sine 2002.