In a hard-fought defensive showdown at EQT Park in Washington, the Chargers came up just short in the WPIAL Championship Game, falling 1-0 to the Freedom Area Bulldogs. Both teams—Freedom Area (15-7) and the Chargers (15-8)—were seeking their first WPIAL baseball title after previous appearances in the title game.

The contest remained scoreless until the top of the sixth inning, when a two-out RBI single by Boden drove in the lone run of the game, ultimately sealing the win for the Bulldogs.

Pitching was dominant on both sides, with the Chargers' staff tallying 12 total strikeouts. Senior pitcher Iseia Fields-Schulz delivered a standout performance on the mound, going 5 2/3 innings and allowing just four hits and one unearned run. He struck out 11 and walked two.

Offensively, Gino Williams and Chad Minton each tallied a hit for the Chargers, who were limited to just two hits by the Bulldogs' pitching. Defensively, the Chargers remained sharp, turning two key double plays to keep the game within reach.

Despite the loss, the Chargers closed out a strong season as WPIAL runners-up and now set their sights on the PIAA state playoffs. They will open Round 1 against Tussey Mountain on the road this Monday at 4 p.m..