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Champion Golden Flashes pitcher Andrew Russel (28) looks to throw to first as Hiland Hawks runner Andy Miller(3) runs to first in the fourth inning as Champion takes on Berlin Hiland in the DIII baseball championship, Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Huntington Park in Columbus. Champion won 1-0...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Champion Golden Flashes pitcher Andrew Russel (28) looks to throw to first as Hiland Hawks runner Andy Miller(3) runs to first in the fourth inning as Champion takes on Berlin Hiland in the DIII baseball championship, Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Huntington Park in Columbus. Champion won 1-0...(Nikos Frazier | …

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  • June 3, 2017 10:52 a.m.

Champion Golden Flashes pitcher Andrew Russel (28)(left) jumps up coach Rick Yauger hugs Champion Golden Flashes center fielder Will Kovach (3) Champion celebrate after defeating Berlin Hiland, 1-0 in the DIII baseball championship, Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Huntington Park in Columbus. Champion won 1-0...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Champion Golden Flashes pitcher Andrew Russel (28)(left) jumps up coach Rick Yauger hugs Champion Golden Flashes center fielder Will Kovach (3) Champion celebrate after defeating Berlin Hiland, 1-0 in the DIII baseball championship, Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Huntington Park in Columbus. Champion won 1-0...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

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  • June 3, 2017 11:43 a.m.

Champion Golden Flashes pitcher Andrew Russel (28) and Champion Golden Flashes first baseman AJ Meyer (25) celebrate the third out in the sixth inning as Champion takes on Berlin Hiland in the DIII baseball championship, Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Huntington Park in Columbus. Champion won 1-0...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Champion Golden Flashes pitcher Andrew Russel (28) and Champion Golden Flashes first baseman AJ Meyer (25) celebrate the third out in the sixth inning as Champion takes on Berlin Hiland in the DIII baseball championship, Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Huntington Park in Columbus. Champion won 1-0...(Nikos Frazier | The …

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  • June 3, 2017 11:27 a.m.

Champion Golden Flashes second baseman Justin Taninecz (2) watches on as Champion Golden Flashes shortstop Lucas Nasonti (15) and Champion Golden Flashes center fielder Will Kovach (3) collide after a catch in the second inning as Champion takes on Berlin Hiland in the DIII baseball championship, Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Huntington Park in Columbus. Champion won 1-0...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Champion Golden Flashes second baseman Justin Taninecz (2) watches on as Champion Golden Flashes shortstop Lucas Nasonti (15) and Champion Golden Flashes center fielder Will Kovach (3) collide after a catch in the second inning as Champion takes on Berlin Hiland in the DIII baseball championship, Saturday, June 3, 2017 …

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  • June 3, 2017 10:21 a.m.

Hiland Hawks pitcher Mitch Massaro(18) pitches in the third inning as Champion takes on Berlin Hiland in the DIII baseball championship, Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Huntington Park in Columbus. Champion won 1-0...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Hiland Hawks pitcher Mitch Massaro(18) pitches in the third inning as Champion takes on Berlin Hiland in the DIII baseball championship, Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Huntington Park in Columbus. Champion won 1-0...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

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  • June 3, 2017 10:46 a.m.

Parents celebrate after Champion defeated Berlin Hiland, 1-0 in the DIII baseball championship, Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Huntington Park in Columbus. Champion won 1-0...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Parents celebrate after Champion defeated Berlin Hiland, 1-0 in the DIII baseball championship, Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Huntington Park in Columbus. Champion won 1-0...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

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  • June 3, 2017 11:44 a.m.

Champion coach Rick Yauger and Champion Golden Flashes pitcher Andrew Russel (28) celebrate their victory after defeating Berlin Hiland, 1-0 in the DIII baseball championship, Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Huntington Park in Columbus. Champion won 1-0...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Champion coach Rick Yauger and Champion Golden Flashes pitcher Andrew Russel (28) celebrate their victory after defeating Berlin Hiland, 1-0 in the DIII baseball championship, Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Huntington Park in Columbus. Champion won 1-0...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

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  • June 3, 2017 11:44 a.m.

Champion Golden Flashes pitcher Andrew Russel (28) celebrates his victory after defeating Berlin Hiland, 1-0 in the DIII baseball championship, Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Huntington Park in Columbus. Champion won 1-0...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Champion Golden Flashes pitcher Andrew Russel (28) celebrates his victory after defeating Berlin Hiland, 1-0 in the DIII baseball championship, Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Huntington Park in Columbus. Champion won 1-0...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

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  • June 3, 2017 11:45 a.m.

Champion Golden Flashes catcher Michael Turner (10) opens up for the out on a hit in the fifth inning as Champion takes on Berlin Hiland in the DIII baseball championship, Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Huntington Park in Columbus. Champion won 1-0...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Champion Golden Flashes catcher Michael Turner (10) opens up for the out on a hit in the fifth inning as Champion takes on Berlin Hiland in the DIII baseball championship, Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Huntington Park in Columbus. Champion won 1-0...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

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  • June 3, 2017 11:12 a.m.

Hiliard second baseman Chris Kline (24) opens up for the catch to out Champion Golden Flashes catcher Michael Turner (10) in the sixth inning as Champion takes on Berlin Hiland in the DIII baseball championship, Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Huntington Park in Columbus. Champion won 1-0...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Hiliard second baseman Chris Kline (24) opens up for the catch to out Champion Golden Flashes catcher Michael Turner (10) in the sixth inning as Champion takes on Berlin Hiland in the DIII baseball championship, Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Huntington Park in Columbus. Champion won 1-0...(Nikos Frazier | The …

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  • June 3, 2017 11:32 a.m.

Champion coach Rick Yauger celebrates his victory after defeating Berlin Hiland, 1-0 in the DIII baseball championship, Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Huntington Park in Columbus. Champion won 1-0...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Champion coach Rick Yauger celebrates his victory after defeating Berlin Hiland, 1-0 in the DIII baseball championship, Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Huntington Park in Columbus. Champion won 1-0...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

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  • June 3, 2017 11:45 a.m.

Champion Golden Flashes shortstop Lucas Nasonti (15) jumps onto the pile as the team celebrates defeating Berlin Hiland, 1-0 in the DIII baseball championship, Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Huntington Park in Columbus. Champion won 1-0...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Champion Golden Flashes shortstop Lucas Nasonti (15) jumps onto the pile as the team celebrates defeating Berlin Hiland, 1-0 in the DIII baseball championship, Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Huntington Park in Columbus. Champion won 1-0...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

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  • June 3, 2017 11:43 a.m.

Hiland Hawks pitcher Mitch Massaro(18) pitches in the second inning as Champion takes on Berlin Hiland in the DIII baseball championship, Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Huntington Park in Columbus. Champion won 1-0...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Hiland Hawks pitcher Mitch Massaro(18) pitches in the second inning as Champion takes on Berlin Hiland in the DIII baseball championship, Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Huntington Park in Columbus. Champion won 1-0...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

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  • June 3, 2017 10:26 a.m.

Champion Golden Flashes third baseman Kyle Forrest (5) connects in the fifth inning as Champion takes on Berlin Hiland in the DIII baseball championship, Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Huntington Park in Columbus. Champion won 1-0...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Champion Golden Flashes third baseman Kyle Forrest (5) connects in the fifth inning as Champion takes on Berlin Hiland in the DIII baseball championship, Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Huntington Park in Columbus. Champion won 1-0...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

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  • June 3, 2017 11:21 a.m.

Champion Golden Flashes pitcher Andrew Russel (28) celebrates his third out in the sixth inning as Champion takes on Berlin Hiland in the DIII baseball championship, Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Huntington Park in Columbus. Champion won 1-0...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Champion Golden Flashes pitcher Andrew Russel (28) celebrates his third out in the sixth inning as Champion takes on Berlin Hiland in the DIII baseball championship, Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Huntington Park in Columbus. Champion won 1-0...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

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  • June 3, 2017 11:27 a.m.

Champion Golden Flashes pitcher Andrew Russel (28) celebrates his third out in the sixth inning as Champion takes on Berlin Hiland in the DIII baseball championship, Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Huntington Park in Columbus. Champion won 1-0...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Champion Golden Flashes pitcher Andrew Russel (28) celebrates his third out in the sixth inning as Champion takes on Berlin Hiland in the DIII baseball championship, Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Huntington Park in Columbus. Champion won 1-0...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

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  • June 3, 2017 11:27 a.m.

Champion Golden Flashes second baseman Justin Taninecz (2) leans back to dodge a pitch in the fifth inning as Champion takes on Berlin Hiland in the DIII baseball championship, Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Huntington Park in Columbus. Champion won 1-0...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Champion Golden Flashes second baseman Justin Taninecz (2) leans back to dodge a pitch in the fifth inning as Champion takes on Berlin Hiland in the DIII baseball championship, Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Huntington Park in Columbus. Champion won 1-0...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

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  • June 3, 2017 11:18 a.m.

Champion Golden Flashes pitcher Andrew Russel (28) pitches in the third inning as Champion takes on Berlin Hiland in the DIII baseball championship, Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Huntington Park in Columbus. Champion won 1-0...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Champion Golden Flashes pitcher Andrew Russel (28) pitches in the third inning as Champion takes on Berlin Hiland in the DIII baseball championship, Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Huntington Park in Columbus. Champion won 1-0...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

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  • June 3, 2017 10:35 a.m.

Champion coach Rick Yauger celebrates his victory after defeating Berlin Hiland, 1-0 in the DIII baseball championship, Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Huntington Park in Columbus. Champion won 1-0...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Champion coach Rick Yauger celebrates his victory after defeating Berlin Hiland, 1-0 in the DIII baseball championship, Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Huntington Park in Columbus. Champion won 1-0...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

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  • June 3, 2017 11:45 a.m.

Champion Golden Flashes third baseman Kyle Forrest (5) looks to the sky for the ball in the fifth inning as Champion takes on Berlin Hiland in the DIII baseball championship, Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Huntington Park in Columbus. Champion won 1-0...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Champion Golden Flashes third baseman Kyle Forrest (5) looks to the sky for the ball in the fifth inning as Champion takes on Berlin Hiland in the DIII baseball championship, Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Huntington Park in Columbus. Champion won 1-0...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

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  • June 3, 2017 11:07 a.m.

Champion Golden Flashes catcher Michael Turner (10) opens up for the out on a hit in the fifth inning as Champion takes on Berlin Hiland in the DIII baseball championship, Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Huntington Park in Columbus. Champion won 1-0...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Champion Golden Flashes catcher Michael Turner (10) opens up for the out on a hit in the fifth inning as Champion takes on Berlin Hiland in the DIII baseball championship, Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Huntington Park in Columbus. Champion won 1-0...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

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  • June 3, 2017 11:12 a.m.

Champion Golden Flashes shortstop Lucas Nasonti (15) slides into home plate for a run in the first inning as Champion takes on Berlin Hiland in the DIII baseball championship, Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Huntington Park in Columbus. Champion won 1-0...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Champion Golden Flashes shortstop Lucas Nasonti (15) slides into home plate for a run in the first inning as Champion takes on Berlin Hiland in the DIII baseball championship, Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Huntington Park in Columbus. Champion won 1-0...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

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  • June 3, 2017 10:13 a.m.

Coach Yauger's daughters hold up signs before Champion takes on Berlin Hiland in the DIII baseball championship, Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Huntington Park in Columbus. Champion won 1-0...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Coach Yauger's daughters hold up signs before Champion takes on Berlin Hiland in the DIII baseball championship, Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Huntington Park in Columbus. Champion won 1-0...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

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  • June 3, 2017 9:51 a.m.

Champion Golden Flashes shortstop Lucas Nasonti (15) and Champion Golden Flashes center fielder Will Kovach (3) collide after a catch in the second inning as Champion takes on Berlin Hiland in the DIII baseball championship, Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Huntington Park in Columbus. Champion won 1-0...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Champion Golden Flashes shortstop Lucas Nasonti (15) and Champion Golden Flashes center fielder Will Kovach (3) collide after a catch in the second inning as Champion takes on Berlin Hiland in the DIII baseball championship, Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Huntington Park in Columbus. Champion won 1-0...(Nikos Frazier | The …

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  • June 3, 2017 10:21 a.m.

Champion takes on Berlin Hiland in the DIII baseball championship, Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Huntington Park in Columbus. Champion won 1-0...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Champion takes on Berlin Hiland in the DIII baseball championship, Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Huntington Park in Columbus. Champion won 1-0...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

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  • June 3, 2017 10:03 a.m.

Champion Golden Flashes shortstop Lucas Nasonti (15) slides into home plate for a run in the first inning as Champion takes on Berlin Hiland in the DIII baseball championship, Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Huntington Park in Columbus. Champion won 1-0...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Champion Golden Flashes shortstop Lucas Nasonti (15) slides into home plate for a run in the first inning as Champion takes on Berlin Hiland in the DIII baseball championship, Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Huntington Park in Columbus. Champion won 1-0...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

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  • June 3, 2017 10:13 a.m.

Champion Golden Flashes shortstop Lucas Nasonti (15) waits for a high ball to sail into his mitt in the first inning as Champion takes on Berlin Hiland in the DIII baseball championship, Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Huntington Park in Columbus. Champion won 1-0...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Champion Golden Flashes shortstop Lucas Nasonti (15) waits for a high ball to sail into his mitt in the first inning as Champion takes on Berlin Hiland in the DIII baseball championship, Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Huntington Park in Columbus. Champion won 1-0...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

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  • June 3, 2017 10:06 a.m.

Champion Golden Flashes left fielder Drake Batcho (19) stretches before Champion takes on Berlin Hiland in the DIII baseball championship, Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Huntington Park in Columbus. Champion won 1-0...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Champion Golden Flashes left fielder Drake Batcho (19) stretches before Champion takes on Berlin Hiland in the DIII baseball championship, Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Huntington Park in Columbus. Champion won 1-0...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

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  • June 3, 2017 9:45 a.m.

Champion Golden Flashes shortstop Lucas Nasonti (15) and Champion Golden Flashes center fielder Will Kovach (3) look up for a ball in the second inning as Champion takes on Berlin Hiland in the DIII baseball championship, Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Huntington Park in Columbus. Champion won 1-0...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Champion Golden Flashes shortstop Lucas Nasonti (15) and Champion Golden Flashes center fielder Will Kovach (3) look up for a ball in the second inning as Champion takes on Berlin Hiland in the DIII baseball championship, Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Huntington Park in Columbus. Champion won 1-0...(Nikos Frazier | …

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  • June 3, 2017 10:21 a.m.

Champion coach Rick Yauger pumps up the crowd before Champion takes on Berlin Hiland in the DIII baseball championship, Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Huntington Park in Columbus. Champion won 1-0...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Champion coach Rick Yauger pumps up the crowd before Champion takes on Berlin Hiland in the DIII baseball championship, Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Huntington Park in Columbus. Champion won 1-0...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

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  • June 3, 2017 9:39 a.m.