New Lothrop had plans to upend Beal City in its quest for the state title.
Mission accomplished.
Grant Steinborn scattered seven hits over seven innings, walking two batters and fanning four, in leading his team to a 5-0 Division 4 baseball state championship win June 14 at Michigan State.
The Hornets finished at 34-6 for their first state title and dashed the hopes of Beal City, 36-4. The Aggies had been hoping to get the title after faltering in the title game a year ago.
But Steinborn got the job done for the Hornets in the title game, as did Quentin Taylor with two hits, a run scored, and RBI and Brodie Bennett with two hits and one RBI, plus a walk, from his No. 9 spot in the order.