Wayne Newton Post 346 edged Crawfordsville 4-3 to claim region title
It’s been eight years since Post 346 last held the Indiana region crown, but on Sunday, they regained it with a thrilling 4-3 victory over Crawfordsville Post 72 at Terre Haute North High School. The win set off a frenzy among the Post 346 faithful, who packed the stands in Terre Haute to witness the moment.
The 2026 squad, now one step away from a state title, can draw inspiration from their predecessors. In 2006, Post 346 reached the American Legion World Series, a feat that cemented their legacy as a baseball powerhouse. But it’s the 2019 state title that looms large in the minds of these young players. To finally taste victory at the state level will be a sweet vindication of all their hard work.
Post 346’s manager, Tom Smith, was beaming with pride as he congratulated his team on a game well played. ‘This team has shown its resilience time and time again,’ he said. ‘We knew Crawfordsville would be tough competition, but our guys rose to the challenge.’ Smith’s words sum up the season so far, which has been marked by nail-biting victories and gritty performances.
Now, Post 346 will face Princeton in the state finals at noon on [date]. The stakes will be higher than ever, but the Post 346 squad has demonstrated time and time again that it’s up to the challenge. Will they bring home that elusive state title? The world will be watching.
In the aftermath of their win, the Post 346 players were already looking ahead to the next challenge. ‘We know we’ve got a tough opponent in Princeton,’ said star player Alex Johnson, ‘but we’re not intimidated. We’re ready to put it all on the line and bring home that title.’ With a newfound sense of confidence and determination, Post 346 will take the field ready to face whatever comes next.
The road to the state title won’t be easy, but Post 346 is more determined than ever to claim the top spot.
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Post 346’s last region title was in 2019 — what year is this now?
The year is 2026.
What do Post 346’s next opponents look like for the state finals?
They will face Princeton in the state finals at noon on [date].
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