Blue Jays were state runners-up

St. Ed catcher Gibson LaFleur dives for a catch during the state championship game against Ouachita Christian. (Photo by Tom Dodge)

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By Tom Dodge Sports Editor

The Blue Jays had lost five straight games heading into the Class 1-A baseball playoffs.
St. Edmund then won four in a row to advance to the state championship game.
The Blue Jays’ dream season ended with a 12-0 loss to Ouachita Christian.
No. 7 St. Edmund (20-12) rolled into the championship game with a 8-1 win over No. 6 Central Catholic of Morgan City (26-4) in the semifinal contest.
St. Edmund’s last semifinal win was a 9-2 romp past St. John’s in 2001.
That year, the Blue Jays finished state runners-up in a 2-1 loss to Oak Grove under head coach Scott Rider.

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