Cretin-Derham Hall Wins 4A Title | Twin Cities
- target Field witnessed a resurgence of Minnesota high school baseball power Saturday as Cretin-Derham Hall (23-4) triumphed over Minnetonka 3-2 in the Class 4A championship.
- The Raiders' championship aspirations required a comeback.
- In the fifth, with the bases loaded and one out, Aldecocea induced a ground ball off the bat of Brady Stoeklen.An error covering first base allowed Stoeklen to...
Cretin-Derham Hall etched their name in Minnesota high school baseball history, seizing teh Class 4A championship with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Minnetonka. This triumph signifies their first state title as 2007, a testament to the Raiders’ resilience and determination. The game, played at Target Field, saw a comeback from the Raiders, fueled by key plays from Jack Drieman and clutch pitching. Minnetonka initially took a 2-0 lead, but Cretin-Derham hall rallied in the fifth inning to take the lead. Jack Van Gemert’s performance in the final innings sealed the win. For comprehensive sports updates and local coverage, explore News Directory 3. the raiders’ victory is a story of grit. Discover what’s next for this emerging team.
Cretin-Derham Hall Claims Minnesota High School Baseball Title
Updated June 15, 2025
target Field witnessed a resurgence of Minnesota high school baseball power Saturday as Cretin-Derham Hall (23-4) triumphed over Minnetonka 3-2 in the Class 4A championship. This victory marks the Raiders’ first state title since 2007, their only state tournament appearance in that span.
The Raiders’ championship aspirations required a comeback. Minnetonka (17-10), the third seed, jumped to a 2-0 lead in the second inning. Skippers pitcher Jack Butterworth held the lead for three innings before exiting in the fourth with a reported forearm injury. Mateo Aldecocea relieved Butterworth but struggled with his command.
In the fifth, with the bases loaded and one out, Aldecocea induced a ground ball off the bat of Brady Stoeklen.An error covering first base allowed Stoeklen to reach safely, tying the game as Blake Bullis scored.Watson Fleming then raced home, giving Cretin-Derham Hall a 3-2 lead.
Sophomore pitcher Jack Van Gemert shut down Minnetonka in the final three innings. Third baseman Blake Bullis made a leaping catch in foul territory for the first out of the seventh. He then followed with a tough pickup and throw for the second out before Van Gemert secured the final out with a fly ball.
Junior center fielder Jack Drieman played a crucial role in keeping Cretin-Derham Hall within striking distance. drieman threw out two Minnetonka runners attempting to score, one on a potential sacrifice fly and another trying to score from second on a single.