DAYTON, Ohio — The Elder High School baseball team has advanced to the Division I state tournament next week in Akron.
Elder defeated Vandalia Butler 4-0 in eight innings in a Division I regional final at Day Air Credit Union Ballpark in Dayton on Saturday afternoon.
Elder (24-8) advances to play either Berea-Midpark or Toledo St. John's in a Division I state semifinal at 4 p.m. June 11 at Canal Park in Akron.
The state championship game is scheduled for 7 p.m. June 12 at Canal Park in Akron.
Elder is making its 21st appearance in the state baseball tournament.