LIVE UPDATE FROM STATE BASEBALL: Columbia falls in IHSA Class 2A championship game

The Giabult and Columbia baseball teams are playing for the IHSA Class 1A and IHSA Class 2A state championships, respectively, today.

The BND will provide live score updates throughout each game.

Columbia (33-4) vs. Joliet Catholic Academy (25-8-1)

Columbia is the home team.

Bottom of the 1st: Joliet Catholic Academy 3, Columbia 0

Top of the 3rd: Joliet Catholic Academy 3, Columbia 0

Top of the 3rd: The game is currently delayed due to a ball hitting a sprinkler pipe and breaking it, sending water everywhere. Additionally, the game got delayed due to an injury. Thanks to photographer Chris Johns for that update.

Bottom of the 4th: Joliet Catholic Academy 4, Columbia 2

End of the 5th inning: Joliet Catholic Academy 4, Columbia 2

End of the 6th inning: Joliet Catholic Academy 4, Columbia 2

FINAL: Joliet Catholic Academy 4, Columbia 2

Gibault (24-14) vs. Henry H.-Senachwine (24-7)

The Hawks are the home team.

Gibault leads 3-0 after 4 innings.

Gibault leads 5-0 in the bottom of the 5th.

Gibault leads 8-0 in the top of the 6th.

FINAL: Gibault 8, Henry H-Senachwine 0

Gibault’s Brady Biffar delivers a pitch during a game this season. Biffar will start Saturday’s state championship game. Provided
Gibault’s Brady Biffar delivers a pitch during a game this season. Biffar will start Saturday’s state championship game. Provided
The Columbia baseball team warms up prior to their semifinal game in the IHSA Class 2A state tournament. The Eagles face Joliet Catholic Academy in the championship game Saturday night. Provided
The Columbia baseball team warms up prior to their semifinal game in the IHSA Class 2A state tournament. The Eagles face Joliet Catholic Academy in the championship game Saturday night. Provided