Clark Traders rally past Wood Ducks to reach first Class B state final in 41 years
The Clark Traders defeated the Hartford/Humboldt Wood Ducks 7-6 in the Class B state semifinal, earning their first appearance in the championship game since 1985.
In a dramatic semifinal at Cadwell Park, the Clark Traders overcame a four-run deficit and five errors to beat the Hartford/Humboldt Wood Ducks 7-6. Zach Toben sparked the comeback with a two-RBI single and later delivered a sacrifice fly, while Grayson Florey added a two-RBI double and the go-ahead run in the seventh inning. Toben also started on the mound, pitching a 134-pitch complete game and finishing with the final out. Despite the errors, Clark improved to 10-8-1 and secured its first Class B state championship berth in 41 years, setting up a Sunday showdown against Alexandria.
Why it matters
Clark's unexpected run highlights the excitement of small-town amateur baseball and a historic milestone for the community.
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