2-1A State Baseball Championship Medicine Lodge vs St. Mary’s Colgan 5-28-16

A wet couple of days pushed the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Championship to Saturday morning. This year’s game saw a rematch of last year’s with the Medicine Lodge Indians taking on the St. Mary’s Colgan Panthers.

The Indians jumped out to a one run lead in the top of the First Inning. St. Mary’s Colgan picked up the bats and drove home eight runs. The Panthers would add five more runs to win the game 13 to 3.

This win gave St. Mary’s Colgan their fourth straight 2-1A State Championship.

Below are some of the pictures I took at the game:

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The Medicine Lodge Indians line up for the playing of the National Anthem. The St. Mary’s Colgan Panthers win the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Championship over the Medicine Lodge Indians by a score of 13 to 3 at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 28, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

The Medicine Lodge Indians huddle up prior to the start of the game. The St. Mary’s Colgan Panthers win the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Championship over the Medicine Lodge Indians by a score of 13 to 3 at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 28, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

St. Mary’s Colgan Panther Cade Simmons (#12) throws a pitch. The St. Mary’s Colgan Panthers win the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Championship over the Medicine Lodge Indians by a score of 13 to 3 at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 28, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Medicine Lodge Indian Drew Honas (#22) looks back as he rounds Third Base. The St. Mary’s Colgan Panthers win the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Championship over the Medicine Lodge Indians by a score of 13 to 3 at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 28, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Medicine Lodge Indian Drew Honas (#22) runs to home plate to score a run in the Top of the First Inning. The St. Mary’s Colgan Panthers win the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Championship over the Medicine Lodge Indians by a score of 13 to 3 at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 28, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Medicine Lodge Indian Nicholas Noland (#13) jumps for a deeply hit ball in the outfield. The St. Mary’s Colgan Panthers win the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Championship over the Medicine Lodge Indians by a score of 13 to 3 at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 28, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

St. Mary’s Colgan Panther Garrett VanBecelaere (#9) slides into home as Medicine Lodge Indian William Axeline (#1) waits for the ball. The St. Mary’s Colgan Panthers win the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Championship over the Medicine Lodge Indians by a score of 13 to 3 at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 28, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

St. Mary’s Colgan Panther Ryan Cedeno (#10) swings at a pitch. The St. Mary’s Colgan Panthers win the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Championship over the Medicine Lodge Indians by a score of 13 to 3 at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 28, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

St. Mary’s Colgan Panther Tyler Brynds (#13) tries to lay down a bunt. The St. Mary’s Colgan Panthers win the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Championship over the Medicine Lodge Indians by a score of 13 to 3 at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 28, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Medicine Lodge Indian Drew Honas (#22) throws a pitch in the Bottom of the First Inning. The St. Mary’s Colgan Panthers win the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Championship over the Medicine Lodge Indians by a score of 13 to 3 at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 28, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

St. Mary’s Colgan Panther Dominic Piccini (#22) lays down a bunt. The St. Mary’s Colgan Panthers win the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Championship over the Medicine Lodge Indians by a score of 13 to 3 at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 28, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Medicine Lodge Indian Drew Honas (#22) and St. Mary’s Colgan Panther Garrett VanBecelaere (#9) collide at Second Base as Honas tried to steal the base. The St. Mary’s Colgan Panthers win the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Championship over the Medicine Lodge Indians by a score of 13 to 3 at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 28, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Medicine Lodge Indian Garrett Burden (#12) throws a pitch after coming on in relief. The St. Mary’s Colgan Panthers win the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Championship over the Medicine Lodge Indians by a score of 13 to 3 at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 28, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Medicine Lodge Indian Garrett Randel (#20) reaches for a deeply hit ball near the outfield fence. The St. Mary’s Colgan Panthers win the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Championship over the Medicine Lodge Indians by a score of 13 to 3 at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 28, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Medicine Lodge Indian Catcher William Axeline (#1) tries to tag St. Mary’s Colgan Panther Connor O’Brien (#2) out at the plate. The Umpire ruled O’Brien safe. The St. Mary’s Colgan Panthers win the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Championship over the Medicine Lodge Indians by a score of 13 to 3 at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 28, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Medicine Lodge Indian Micah Richert (#11) rounds Third Base on his way home to score. The St. Mary’s Colgan Panthers win the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Championship over the Medicine Lodge Indians by a score of 13 to 3 at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 28, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

St. Mary’s Colgan Panther Anderw Stewart (#44) throws a pitch. The St. Mary’s Colgan Panthers win the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Championship over the Medicine Lodge Indians by a score of 13 to 3 at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 28, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Medicine Lodge Indian Catcher William Axeline (#1) catches a low pitch while watching a St. Mary’s Colgan Panther base runner. The St. Mary’s Colgan Panthers win the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Championship over the Medicine Lodge Indians by a score of 13 to 3 at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 28, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

St. Mary’s Colgan Panther Sawyer Esch (#7) avoids the tag of Medicine Lodge Indian Catcher William Axeline (#1) to score a run. The St. Mary’s Colgan Panthers win the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Championship over the Medicine Lodge Indians by a score of 13 to 3 at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 28, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

St. Mary’s Colgan Panther Drew Beck (#5) runs to home to score the game winning run in the Bottom of the Sixth Inning. The St. Mary’s Colgan Panthers win the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Championship over the Medicine Lodge Indians by a score of 13 to 3 at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 28, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

St. Mary’s Colgan Panther Drew Beck (#5) jumps onto the dog pile of his teammates to celebrate their State Championship victory. The St. Mary’s Colgan Panthers win the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Championship over the Medicine Lodge Indians by a score of 13 to 3 at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 28, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Members of the St. Mary’s Colgan Panthers and Medicine Lodge Indians shake hands after the completion of the game. The St. Mary’s Colgan Panthers win the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Championship over the Medicine Lodge Indians by a score of 13 to 3 at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 28, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

The St. Mary’s Colgan Panther Seniors accept the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Championship Trophy. The St. Mary’s Colgan Panthers win the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Championship over the Medicine Lodge Indians by a score of 13 to 3 at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 28, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

The Medicine Lodge Indians take a team photo with the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Runner-up Trophy. The St. Mary’s Colgan Panthers win the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Championship over the Medicine Lodge Indians by a score of 13 to 3 at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 28, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

The St. Mary’s Colgan Panthers hold up four fingers in a team photo to signify their fourth straight Baseball Championship. The St. Mary’s Colgan Panthers win the KSHSAA Class 2-1A State Baseball Championship over the Medicine Lodge Indians by a score of 13 to 3 at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on May 28, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

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