In the first round of the Class 2A baseball playoffs, Hatley, the defending champions, took a crucial 4-2 victory over East Union. Koltan Brown delivered an impressive performance on the mound, allowing just two runs over six innings and helping his team establish a 4-0 lead. Hatley scored three runs in the third inning, thanks to key hits from Carson Armstrong, Brody Sloan, and Bryson Wilson. Despite a late rally from East Union, which saw them score twice in the sixth inning, they could not overcome the deficit. In Game 2, East Union made a strong comeback, outhitting Hatley 13-7 and winning 7-5. Bryson Wilson continued to shine for Hatley, contributing two RBIs, but it was not enough to secure the series.