Diamond Dominance: Longhorns celebrate two titles in four days (gallery)

May 9, 2017May 9, 2017 Jeremy D. Smith AISA, baseball, Linden, Longhorns, MA, Marengo Academy, state championship

Casey Cramer streaks home for the first Longhorn run of game two.

The Longhorns’ win Tuesday makes for the third state title for the school this academic year, the first such season in school history. It also marked the first time since 1990-1991 Marengo earned baseball and football titles in the same season.

Marengo celebrates its first baseball state title since 2008 after sweeping Eastwood Tuesday.

Davis Petrey struck out seven batters over five while allowing three earned runs for the win in game two.

David Dunn, who earned MVP honors, struck out 13 in game one. The title victory marked the completion of a long-held goal for Dunn.

John Parker Brock throws a runner out at second base.

Brad Collins watched his older brother Wood earn MVP honors during the last Longhorn baseball title run. That feat occurred nine years ago this week. Tuesday, Collins finished the 2017 Marengo state title run by striking out the final batter he faced.

Led by senior Hannah Freeman, Marengo Academy rushes to grasp the state championship trophy following Saturday’s 3-1 victory over Abbeville Christian.