Bobcats Down Bulldogs For Second Straight KSAC Title

on 11 May, 2026 at 11:04

Photos courtesy of Katie Kiehl – Above: 2026 KSAC Baseball Champions with their Trophy and Medals (Back L-R) Patrick Durish, Andrew Stevenson, Gage Kinnan, Ryder George, JC Conticelli, Evan Kriebel, Wes Breniman, Kason Kiehl, Parker Miller, Tyson Hooks, Ethan Rex and Carter Hindman. Bottom L-R- Gabe Anderson, Hayden Weber, Dylan Smail, Caleb MacKinley, Wyatt Watterson, Billy Kahle and Lucas Ion

The Clarion Area Bobcats downed the Redbank Valley Bulldogs 5-2 in the Keystone Shortway Athletic Conference Championship Game at Stern Field in DuBois, on Friday, May 8th.

This is the Bobcats second straight title, having beaten Moniteau 6-5 last season.

Neither team was able to score in the first inning.

Redbank held Clarion off the board in the top of the second and scored their two runs in the bottom of the inning.

**Bobcat Head Coach Rob and Clarion Area DJ Bevevino handing out medals**

The Bobcats scored one run in the top of the fourth closing the gap to 2-1. That score held until the Bobcats pushed four runs across the plate in top of the seventh inning and with the Bulldogs failing to score in the bottom of the frame, the Bobcats’ 5-2 victory was secured.

Hayden Weber had a double and scored a run for the Bobcats. Dylan Smail had a pair of singles and scored a run.

**Gabe Anderson stretching to complete a put out at first**

Carter Hindman and Billy Kahle each singled and drove in a run. Parker Miller, Ethan Rex and Gabe Anderson each singled and scored a run.

Rex picked up the win, going four innings, allowing no runs and giving up just 2 hits, while striking out 5 batters and walking two. Smail also saw action on the mound, going three innings, giving up 2 runs and 5 hits, striking out 2 and issuing one base on balls.

Brock George and Grant Shoemaker scored Redbank’s runs.

Bobcats Head Coach Rob Jewett shared his thoughts. “I am really proud of how this team keeps battling and never quits. We played a really good Redbank team and fought to the final out.

“It’s pretty cool to have another come from behind win in back to back KSAC Championship games.

**Bobcats acknowledging their fans after the trophy ceremony**

“This game should help with our mental approach to the playoffs, knowing we can compete with anyone.

“We still have a lot of work to do, more games to play, but I think the team is in a good place right now. We just need to keep working hard, and take it into the playoffs.”

(Way to go, Cats – 2026 KSAC Champions!!!! Thanks to Katie Kahle for her photos!!)