Lafayette Central Catholic won its fourth straight Class A state championship, defeating the Shakamak Lakers 12-2 this afternoon at Victory Field in downtown Indianapolis.  Junior Patrick Green got the start on the mound for Shakamak, while senior Austin Munn got the start for LCC. 

The Knights of LCC scored the game’s first run in the top half of the first inning on sophomore Evan Kennedy’s RBI sac fly.  Shakamak would actually take a one run lead in the bottom of the second inning off sophomore Christian Burris’ two RBI double. 

The lead would not last long for the Lakers.  LCC’s Jake Churchill (2013) tied the game at two a piece off an RBI sac fly in the top of the third.  Munn got out of a bases loaded jam in the bottom half, striking out the first out and then ending the inning on a double play, keeping the game tied at two.

The game remained tied going into the fifth, and that’s when LCC’s offense exploded for nine runs. 

The Lafayette Central Catholic Knights broke the Class A record for hits with 17.  Churchill and senior catcher Wiley Lodde both had 3 RBI for the Knights.  Munn pitched five complete innings, allowing just two runs.

Shakamak’s starting RHP Patrick Green is a player to keep an eye on this summer.  He was consistently 83-84 with his fastball, touching 86 on a few occasions.  Look for Shakamak (27-7) to make another strong run next season as they are losing just two seniors from their State Runner-up roster. 

Final: Shakamak 2, Lafayette Central Catholic 12