Illinois Class 4A state semifinal: Providence Catholic 2, Edwardsville 1
Edwardsville senior Kolten Wright (2) slides safely at third base during a Class 4A semifinal baseball game on June 7, 2024 at Slammers Stadium in Joliet, Ill. Paul Halfacre, Post-Dispatch
Edwardsville junior Lucas Krebs (8) throws to first base during a Class 4A semifinal baseball game on June 7, 2024 at Slammers Stadium in Joliet, Ill. Paul Halfacre, Post-Dispatch
Edwardsville senior Max Waltenberger (25) walks off the field as Providence Catholic celebrates after a Class 4A baseball state semifinal Friday at Slammers Stadium in Joliet, Ill.
Edwardsville sophomore Hunter Baugh (1) hangs his head during a Class 4A semifinal baseball game on June 7, 2024 at Slammers Stadium in Joliet, Ill. Paul Halfacre, Post-Dispatch
Providence Catholic junior Cooper Egert (3) delivers a pitch during a Class 4A semifinal baseball game on June 7, 2024 at Slammers Stadium in Joliet, Ill. Paul Halfacre, Post-Dispatch
Edwardsville sophomore Tony Eberlin (20) delivers a pitch during a Class 4A semifinal baseball game on June 7, 2024 at Slammers Stadium in Joliet, Ill. Paul Halfacre, Post-Dispatch
Edwardsville sophomore Hunter Baugh (1) delivers a pitch during a Class 4A semifinal baseball game on June 7, 2024 at Slammers Stadium in Joliet, Ill. Paul Halfacre, Post-Dispatch
Providence Catholic junior Cooper Eggert during a Class 4A semifinal baseball game on June 7, 2024 at Slammers Stadium in Joliet, Ill. Paul Halfacre, Post-Dispatch
Edwardsville senior Evan Moore (4) celebrates after scoring a run during a Class 4A semifinal baseball game on June 7, 2024 at Slammers Stadium in Joliet, Ill. Paul Halfacre, Post-Dispatch
Edwardsville sophomore Tony Eberlin (20) delivers a pitch during a Class 4A semifinal baseball game on June 7, 2024 at Slammers Stadium in Joliet, Ill. Paul Halfacre, Post-Dispatch
Edwardsville sophomore Tony Eberlin (20) delivers a pitch during a Class 4A semifinal baseball game on June 7, 2024 at Slammers Stadium in Joliet, Ill. Paul Halfacre, Post-Dispatch
Edwardsville senior Kolten Wright (2) sprints to third base during a Class 4A semifinal baseball game on June 7, 2024 at Slammers Stadium in Joliet, Ill. Paul Halfacre, Post-Dispatch
Edwardsville senior Bryce Beyers (28) makes contact with the ball during a Class 4A semifinal baseball game on June 7, 2024 at Slammers Stadium in Joliet, Ill. Paul Halfacre, Post-Dispatch
Edwardsville senior Evan Moore (4) slides safely at home during a Class 4A semifinal baseball game on June 7, 2024 at Slammers Stadium in Joliet, Ill. Paul Halfacre, Post-Dispatch
Edwardsville junior Greyson Rathgeb (11) makes contact during a Class 4A semifinal baseball game on June 7, 2024 at Slammers Stadium in Joliet, Ill. Paul Halfacre, Post-Dispatch
Paul Halfacre
Sports Reporter
"I couldn't be more proud of these guys," said Tim Funkhouser, the Edwardsville High baseball coach.
