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Meridian baseball advances to first state title game in 40 years

Trojans come from behind to beat Cedar Park Christian, 2-1

May 24, 2024 7:31 p.m.

Meridian players mob Nate Payne, center, Friday, May 24 after Payne pitched the final out of a 2-1 win over Cedar Park Christian in the 1A state semifinals at Joe Martin Stadium. — Meridian players mob Nate Payne, center, Friday, May 24 after Payne pitched the final out of a 2-1 win over Cedar Park Christian in the 1A state semifinals at Joe Martin Stadium. (Eric Trent/Cascadia Daily News)

Meridian's Nate Payne yells in celebration after pitching the final out. — Meridian's Nate Payne yells in celebration after pitching the final out. (Eric Trent/Cascadia Daily News)

Meridian's Jacob Amundson tries to lay down a bunt. — Meridian's Jacob Amundson tries to lay down a bunt. (Eric Trent/Cascadia Daily News)

By Connor J. Benintendi Staff Reporter

Junior pitcher Jonah Aase’s four-hit, 13-strikeout game held Cedar Park Christian in check after t

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