Verdigris Wins 3A State Championship With Big Win Over Metro Christian

Verdigris conquered Metro Christian, 11-3, to win the 3A state title Saturday afternoon.

Scoring Synopsis

The Patriots jumped out early.

In the third inning, Shawn Fitzgerald singled to right field and drove in a run to give Metro Christian a 3-1 lead.

Verdigris soon answered back, tying the game 3-3 in the fourth inning.

Gabe Rotteree hit a base-clearing double to center field, putting Verdigris up 6-3.

The Cardinals didn’t stop there; they kept rolling to win, 11-3.