Benedictine's baseball team lost to North Oconee in the state semifinal, ending their season. The game took place on May 14, 2026.
Key points
Benedictine baseball team lost in state semifinal
Game played against North Oconee
Date of the game was May 14, 2026
Omari Burse and Colvin Proto were key players
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Benedictine's Omari Burse tags North Oconee's Luke Burnett after he was caught in a run down during game 1 of the State AAAA semifinal series on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
Benedictine pitcher Colvin Proto works from the mound during game 1 of the State AAAA semifinal series against North Oconee on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
North Oconee's Wyatt Bull pitches during game 1 of the State AAAA semifinal series on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
North Oconee's Maddox Brice connects with the ball during game 1 of the State AAAA semifinal series at Benedictine on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
Benedictine's Colvin Proto pitches during game 1 of the State AAAA semifinal series against North Oconee on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
Q&A
What was the score of the Benedictine vs North Oconee semifinal game?
The score of the game has not been provided in the excerpt.
When did Benedictine baseball play against North Oconee?
Benedictine baseball played against North Oconee on May 14, 2026.
Who were the key players in the Benedictine vs North Oconee game?
Key players mentioned include Omari Burse and pitcher Colvin Proto for Benedictine.
What does the loss mean for Benedictine's baseball season?
The loss in the state semifinal means that Benedictine's baseball season has ended.
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North Oconee's Connor O'Mara attempts to tag Benedictine's Ben Kleinpeter as he slides into second during game 1 of the State AAAA semifinal series on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
North Oconee's JT Doster lays down a bunt during game 1 of the State AAAA semifinal series at Benedictine on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
Benedictine's Omari Burse connects with a hit against North Oconee during game 1 of the State AAAA semifinal series on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
Benedictine's Noah Harris dives back to first during game 1 of the State AAAA semifinal series against North Oconee on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
North Oconee's Wyatt Bull pitches during game 1 of the State AAAA semifinal series at Benedictine on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
North Oconee's JT Doster watches as Luke Burnett misses a catch in the outfield during game 1 of the State AAAA semifinal series at Benedictine on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
Benedictine's Jadon Muller dives for the ball during game 1 of the State AAAA semifinal series against North Oconee on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
North Oconee's Maddox Brice celebrates at second base during game 1 of the State AAAA semifinal series at Benedictine on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
Benedictine students celebrate as Jadon Muller rounds the bases with a homerun during game 1 of the State AAAA semifinal series against North Oconee on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
Benedictine's Jadon Muller celebrates with teammates after hitting a homerun during game 1 of the State AAAA semifinal series against North Oconee on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
North Oconee catcher Landyn Dykes takes Benedictine's Elliott Zeigler out at home plate during game 1 of the State AAAA semifinal series on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
Benedictine's Omari Burse tags out North Oconee's Camron Rollins during game 1 of the State AAAA semifinal series on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
Benedictine students cheer from the outfield during game 1 of the State AAAA semifinal series against North Oconee on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
Benedictine's Kai Hernandez-Gambill gets some air as he runs toward second during game 1 of the State AAAA semifinal series on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
Benedictine's Kai Hernandez-Gambill races toward second as North Oconee's Connor O'Mara looks for the throw during game 1 of the State AAAA semifinal series on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
North Oconee's Conor O'Mara is safe at second as Benedictine's Noah Harris looks on during game 1 of the State AAAA semifinal series on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
North Oconee's Landyn Dykes celebrates as he rounds the bases with a homerun during game 1 of the State AAAA semifinal series at Benedictine on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
Benedictine students celebrate during game 2 of the State AAAA semifinal series on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
Benedictine's Kai Hernandez-Gambill reacts after striking out during game 2 of the State AAAA semifinal series on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
Benedictine pitcher Mason O'Neil works from the mound during game 2 of the State AAAA semifinal series on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
North Oconee pitcher Davis Robinson works from the mound during game 2 of the State AAAA semifinal series on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
Benedictine's Ben Kleinpeter reacts after being called out at second during game 2 of the State AAAA semifinal series against North Oconee on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
North Oconee pitcher Davis Robinson celebrates with teammates during game 2 of the State AAAA semifinal series on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
North Oconee pitcher Patrick Hassan works to get the final out during game 2 of the State AAAA semifinal series at Benedictine on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
North Oconee pitcher Patrick Hassan reacts after the final out during game 2 of the State AAAA semifinal series at Benedictine on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
North Oconee players tip their hats to their fans after sweeping Benedictine in the State AAAA semifinal series on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
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Benedictine’s run ends with semifinal sweep by North Oconee
Benedictine's Omari Burse tags North Oconee's Luke Burnett after he was caught in a run down during game 1 of the State AAAA semifinal series on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
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Benedictine’s run ends with semifinal sweep by North Oconee
Benedictine's Omari Burse tags North Oconee's Luke Burnett after he was caught in a run down during game 1 of the State AAAA semifinal series on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
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Benedictine pitcher Colvin Proto works from the mound during game 1 of the State AAAA semifinal series against North Oconee on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
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North Oconee's Wyatt Bull pitches during game 1 of the State AAAA semifinal series on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
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North Oconee's Maddox Brice connects with the ball during game 1 of the State AAAA semifinal series at Benedictine on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
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Benedictine's Colvin Proto pitches during game 1 of the State AAAA semifinal series against North Oconee on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
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North Oconee's Connor O'Mara attempts to tag Benedictine's Ben Kleinpeter as he slides into second during game 1 of the State AAAA semifinal series on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
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North Oconee's JT Doster lays down a bunt during game 1 of the State AAAA semifinal series at Benedictine on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
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Benedictine baseball team ends season in state semifinal loss to North Oconee
Benedictine's Omari Burse connects with a hit against North Oconee during game 1 of the State AAAA semifinal series on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
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Benedictine's Noah Harris dives back to first during game 1 of the State AAAA semifinal series against North Oconee on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
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North Oconee's Wyatt Bull pitches during game 1 of the State AAAA semifinal series at Benedictine on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
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North Oconee's JT Doster watches as Luke Burnett misses a catch in the outfield during game 1 of the State AAAA semifinal series at Benedictine on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
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Benedictine's Jadon Muller dives for the ball during game 1 of the State AAAA semifinal series against North Oconee on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
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North Oconee's Maddox Brice celebrates at second base during game 1 of the State AAAA semifinal series at Benedictine on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
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Benedictine students celebrate as Jadon Muller rounds the bases with a homerun during game 1 of the State AAAA semifinal series against North Oconee on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
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Benedictine baseball team ends season in state semifinal loss to North Oconee
Benedictine's Jadon Muller celebrates with teammates after hitting a homerun during game 1 of the State AAAA semifinal series against North Oconee on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
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North Oconee catcher Landyn Dykes takes Benedictine's Elliott Zeigler out at home plate during game 1 of the State AAAA semifinal series on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
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Benedictine's Omari Burse tags out North Oconee's Camron Rollins during game 1 of the State AAAA semifinal series on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
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Benedictine students cheer from the outfield during game 1 of the State AAAA semifinal series against North Oconee on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
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Benedictine's Kai Hernandez-Gambill gets some air as he runs toward second during game 1 of the State AAAA semifinal series on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
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Benedictine's Kai Hernandez-Gambill races toward second as North Oconee's Connor O'Mara looks for the throw during game 1 of the State AAAA semifinal series on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
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North Oconee's Conor O'Mara is safe at second as Benedictine's Noah Harris looks on during game 1 of the State AAAA semifinal series on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
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Benedictine baseball team ends season in state semifinal loss to North Oconee
North Oconee's Landyn Dykes celebrates as he rounds the bases with a homerun during game 1 of the State AAAA semifinal series at Benedictine on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
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Benedictine students celebrate during game 2 of the State AAAA semifinal series on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
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Benedictine's Kai Hernandez-Gambill reacts after striking out during game 2 of the State AAAA semifinal series on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
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Benedictine pitcher Mason O'Neil works from the mound during game 2 of the State AAAA semifinal series on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
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North Oconee pitcher Davis Robinson works from the mound during game 2 of the State AAAA semifinal series on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
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Benedictine's Ben Kleinpeter reacts after being called out at second during game 2 of the State AAAA semifinal series against North Oconee on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
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North Oconee pitcher Davis Robinson celebrates with teammates during game 2 of the State AAAA semifinal series on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
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North Oconee pitcher Patrick Hassan works to get the final out during game 2 of the State AAAA semifinal series at Benedictine on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
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North Oconee pitcher Patrick Hassan reacts after the final out during game 2 of the State AAAA semifinal series at Benedictine on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
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North Oconee players tip their hats to their fans after sweeping Benedictine in the State AAAA semifinal series on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
North Oconee, the No. 1 ranked team in Class 4A, swept the host Cadets — taking the first game 6-2 and edging BC 2-1 in a second-game that came down to the wire.
BC's Joiner Uhrich kept the Cadets hopes alive in the top of the seventh when he lined a one-out single to right center. With two outs, junior Omari Burse had an infield single as Uhrich advanced to to third with the tying run. But North Oconee's Patrick Hassan came in to relieve Davis Roberson and retired the only batter he faced, fanning Cadet sophomore Noah Harris, who was thrown out at first to end the game.
North Oconee improved to 30-6 on the season and the Titans will face Kell (25-15) in a series starting with a double-header on Friday, May 22nd at a site to be announced. The Titans will be looking for the third state crown in school history — they won Class 4A crowns in 2022 and 2023.
In his third year leading the program, Pascual was emotional after the loss, but able to reflect on the great season his squad put together.
"If you would have told us that we'd have a chance to play in the state Class 4A state semifinals at the beginning of the year, I would have taken it," Pascual said. "These guys have worked so hard — they are relentless and care a lot for one another. They have no reason to hold their heads down after the season we have had. I know it's tough for the seniors, because this is the end of a chapter for them. But I'm so proud of how they stuck it out and saw things through. For them to go 31-8 and win the region — they have raised the bar for the next group of Cadets who come through."
In the second game against North Oconee, BC senior Mason O'Neil, who has signed to play at Flagler College, showed the kind of heart that has defined the Cadets this year. The lefty ran into some trouble in the bottom of the second when he walked in a run and saw another score on an error. But he beared down and pitched an excellent game. O'Neil threw a complete game, striking out seven over six innings, while allowing six hits and five walks.
North Oconee starter Davis Robinson pitched a gem, fanning nine batters over 6 2/3 innings as he allowed six hits and four walks with the one earned run.
Benedictine's Omari Burse connects with a hit against North Oconee during game 1 of the State AAAA semifinal series on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
Benedictine's Omari Burse connects with a hit against North Oconee during game 1 of the State AAAA semifinal series on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
BC's junior first baseman Kai Hernandez-Gambill ripped an RBI double down the right field line in the top of the fourth to drive in Karson Wheeles with the Cadets lone run of the game.
In the first game, Benedictine senior Jadon Muller had a solo shot to left in the bottom of the fourth that put BC up 2-1. But North Oconee catcher Landyn Dykes, a 6-foot-4, 220-pound senior who has signed with Cincinnati, hit a two-run blast off BC starter Colvin Proto, to ignite a four-run sixth inning that led to the Titans win. Wyatt Bull earned the win for the Titans in the first game, striking out seven over six innings while allowing eight hits and the two runs.
North Oconee's Landyn Dykes celebrates as he rounds the bases with a homerun during game 1 of the State AAAA semifinal series at Benedictine on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
North Oconee's Landyn Dykes celebrates as he rounds the bases with a homerun during game 1 of the State AAAA semifinal series at Benedictine on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
The Cadets graduate a group of seniors led by O'Neil, who is headed to play at Flagler College, along with Proto, who has signed with Marion Military Institute and catcher Mason Diamond, a team leader headed to play at South Georgia State College.
"After the last out, it was kind of like a reflection of my last four years here," Diamond said. "It was pretty surreal. It was big coming from the bottom last year (when the team finished with a 15-17 record) to make a huge step up and reach the state semifinals this season. I think we played more together as a team this year and had a lot more energy in the dugout — that was the biggest part of our improvement."
Benedictine's Jadon Muller celebrates with teammates after hitting a homerun during game 1 of the State AAAA semifinal series against North Oconee on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
Benedictine's Jadon Muller celebrates with teammates after hitting a homerun during game 1 of the State AAAA semifinal series against North Oconee on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
The Cadets will miss their senior class, but there is a lot of talent returning. The starting infield in the second game featured Elliott Zeigler, a sophomore at third base, with the junior Burse, who has committed to Alabama Birmingham, a short. Sophomore Noah Harris had a breakout season at second base, with junior Hernandez-Gambill excelling in the field and at the plate as the Cadet first baseman.
"We knew what was on the line in this series and we gave it all we had and played our hearts out," Hernandez-Gambill said. "I think this loss is going to make everyone even more hungry next year. Even though we didn't get what we wanted today, we're going to come back next season looking to win everything."
Dennis Knight covers sports for the Savannah Morning News. Contact him at Dknight@savannahnow.com. Twitter: @DennisKnightSMN
