High school roundup for May 28, 2025: South Park takes 3rd place in Class 3A baseball

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South Park pitcher Cooper Hochendoner delivers against Mt. Pleasant during a first-round playoff game May 15.

Winning pitcher Cooper Hochendoner hit the go-ahead two-run triple in the bottom of the fourth inning to lead No. 5 South Park to a 4-3 victory over No. 11 Mohawk in the WPIAL Class 3A baseball third-place game Wednesday.

Ryan Spitznagel singled and doubled and Andrew Mittleider had two hits and an RBI for the Eagles (15-7). Vinny Pezzuolo had two hits, an RBI, a run scored and three stolen bases for the Warriors (12-11). Jackson Chapman had two hits and two runs scored.

Both teams have qualified for the PIAA playoffs, which begin Monday.