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Lakota West knocks off Moeller for D-I regional title, headed to state for the first time since 2017

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Lakota West High School's bench celebrates a circus catch by right fielder Keegan Campbell on June 3, 2025, during a Division I regional baseball semifinal against Powell Olentangy Liberty at Wright State University's Nischwitz Stadium. West won 1-0. RON ALVEY/CONTRIBUTOR

FAIRBORN — Lakota West High School baseball coach Brad Gschwind said winning in the postseason is about controlling what you can control.

When you have a pitcher throwing strikes, the task is that much easier.

Firebirds senior right-hander Adrian Smith was in total control Wednesday in the Division I regional final

 
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