The Ottawa Marquette Crusaders hoist their second consecutive first place state trophy Saturday, June 7, 2025, during the Class 1A state baseball final at Illinois Field in Champaign. (Alex T. Paschal)
Photojournalist/columnist for Sauk Valley Media
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