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Elder Panthers baseball coach Mark Thompson has achieved his 700th career win. This milestone highlights his successful coaching tenure and impact on the team.
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Mason Chumbley (5) of the Elder Panthers gets ready to hit in the first inning during a game between Elder and Moeller, Monday, April 27, 2026, at Kremchek Stadium.
Seth Maybury (13) of the Moeller Crusaders pitches in the first inning during a game between Elder and Moeller, Monday, April 27, 2026, at Kremchek Stadium.
Mason Chumbley (5) of the Elder Panthers hits a single in the first inning during a game between Elder and Moeller, Monday, April 27, 2026, at Kremchek Stadium.
Mason Chumbley (5) of the Elder Panthers hits a single in the first inning during a game between Elder and Moeller, Monday, April 27, 2026, at Kremchek Stadium.
Seth Maybury (13) of the Moeller Crusaders pitches in the first inning during a game between Elder and Moeller, Monday, April 27, 2026, at Kremchek Stadium.
Mark Thompson has won 700 games as the head coach of the Elder Panthers baseball team.
The 700th win marks a significant milestone in Thompson's coaching career, showcasing his long-term success and dedication to the team.
Mark Thompson achieved his 700th win during a game on April 27, 2026.
The Elder Panthers played against the Moeller Crusaders in the game where Mark Thompson secured his 700th win.
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Seth Maybury (13) of the Moeller Crusaders pitches in the first inning during a game between Elder and Moeller, Monday, April 27, 2026, at Kremchek Stadium.
Reggie Watson (1) of the Moeller Crusaders bats in the first inning during a game between Elder and Moeller, Monday, April 27, 2026, at Kremchek Stadium.
Ryan Smith (6) of the Elder Panthers pitches in the first inning during a game between Elder and Moeller, Monday, April 27, 2026, at Kremchek Stadium.
Ryan Smith (6) of the Elder Panthers pitches in the first inning during a game between Elder and Moeller, Monday, April 27, 2026, at Kremchek Stadium.
Ryan Smith (6) of the Elder Panthers pitches in the first inning during a game between Elder and Moeller, Monday, April 27, 2026, at Kremchek Stadium.
Conner Cuozzo (34) of the Moeller Crusaders hits in the first inning during a game between Elder and Moeller, Monday, April 27, 2026, at Kremchek Stadium.
Conner Cuozzo (34) of the Moeller Crusaders hits a RBI double to break the all time RBI record at Moeller in the first inning during a game between Elder and Moeller, Monday, April 27, 2026, at Kremchek Stadium.
Adam Maybury (6) of the Moeller Crusaders reacts after hitting a double in the first inning during a game between Elder and Moeller, Monday, April 27, 2026, at Kremchek Stadium.
Matt Ponatoski (10) of the Moeller Crusaders reacts after hitting a double in the second inning during a game between Elder and Moeller, Monday, April 27, 2026, at Kremchek Stadium.
Mason Chumbley (5) of the Elder Panthers gets ready to bat in the third inning during a game between Elder and Moeller, Monday, April 27, 2026, at Kremchek Stadium.
Ryan Smith (6) of the Elder Panthers pitches in the third inning during a game between Elder and Moeller, Monday, April 27, 2026, at Kremchek Stadium.
Ronnie Allen (9) of the Moeller Crusaders reacts with assistant coach Jeff Keith after hitting a two run homerun in third inning the during a game between Elder and Moeller, Monday, April 27, 2026, at Kremchek Stadium.
Seth Maybury (13) of the Moeller Crusaders pitches in the fourth inning during a game between Elder and Moeller, Monday, April 27, 2026, at Kremchek Stadium.
Seth Maybury (13) of the Moeller Crusaders pitches in the fourth inning during a game between Elder and Moeller, Monday, April 27, 2026, at Kremchek Stadium.
Dylan Wullenweber (21) of the Elder Panthers hits in the sixth inning during a game between Elder and Moeller, Monday, April 27, 2026, at Kremchek Stadium.
Ryan Smith (6) of the Elder Panthers catches a fly ball in the first inning during a game between Elder and Moeller, Monday, April 27, 2026, at Kremchek Stadium.
Ryan Smith (6) of the Elder Panthers makes a play to get an out in the second inning during a game between Elder and Moeller, Monday, April 27, 2026, at Kremchek Stadium.
Jack Rosenacker (11) of the Elder Panthers makes a play at shortstop in the second inning during a game between Elder and Moeller, Monday, April 27, 2026, at Kremchek Stadium.
Carson Smith (20) of the Elder Panthers looks on while walking back to the dugout in the second inning during a game between Elder and Moeller, Monday, April 27, 2026, at Kremchek Stadium.
A close up photo of an Elder players arm sleeve in the first inning during a game between Elder and Moeller, Monday, April 27, 2026, at Kremchek Stadium.
Connor Maupin (29) of the Moeller Crusaders makes a play at third in the third inning during a game between Elder and Moeller, Monday, April 27, 2026, at Kremchek Stadium.
Connor Maupin (29) of the Moeller Crusaders makes a play at third in the third inning during a game between Elder and Moeller, Monday, April 27, 2026, at Kremchek Stadium.
Ryan Smith (6) of the Elder Panthers walks back to the dugout in the third inning during a game between Elder and Moeller, Monday, April 27, 2026, at Kremchek Stadium.
Ryan Smith (6) of the Elder Panthers pitches in the third inning during a game between Elder and Moeller, Monday, April 27, 2026, at Kremchek Stadium.
Ryan Smith (6) of the Elder Panthers pitches in the third inning during a game between Elder and Moeller, Monday, April 27, 2026, at Kremchek Stadium.
Ryan Smith (6) of the Elder Panthers pitches in the third inning during a game between Elder and Moeller, Monday, April 27, 2026, at Kremchek Stadium.
Donovan Glosser (20) of the Moeller Crusaders steals third in the third inning during a game between Elder and Moeller, Monday, April 27, 2026, at Kremchek Stadium.
Ronnie Allen (9) of the Moeller Crusaders reacts while running the bases after hitting a two run homerun in the third inning during a game between Elder and Moeller, Monday, April 27, 2026, at Kremchek Stadium.
Noah Gruen (23) of the Elder Panthers pitches in the third inning during a game between Elder and Moeller, Monday, April 27, 2026, at Kremchek Stadium.
Zac Wittenauer (11) of the Moeller Crusaders steal third in the third inning during a game between Elder and Moeller, Monday, April 27, 2026, at Kremchek Stadium.
Connor Maupin (29) of the Moeller Crusaders makes a play at third in the third inning during a game between Elder and Moeller, Monday, April 27, 2026, at Kremchek Stadium.
Seth Maybury (13) of the Moeller Crusaders pitches in the fourth inning during a game between Elder and Moeller, Monday, April 27, 2026, at Kremchek Stadium.
Seth Maybury (13) of the Moeller Crusaders pitches in the fourth inning during a game between Elder and Moeller, Monday, April 27, 2026, at Kremchek Stadium.
Adam Maybury (6) of the Moeller Crusaders hits in the fourth inning during a game between Elder and Moeller, Monday, April 27, 2026, at Kremchek Stadium.
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Mason Chumbley (5) of the Elder Panthers gets ready to hit in the first inning during a game between Elder and Moeller, Monday, April 27, 2026, at Kremchek Stadium.
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Mason Chumbley (5) of the Elder Panthers gets ready to hit in the first inning during a game between Elder and Moeller, Monday, April 27, 2026, at Kremchek Stadium.
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Seth Maybury (13) of the Moeller Crusaders pitches in the first inning during a game between Elder and Moeller, Monday, April 27, 2026, at Kremchek Stadium.
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Mason Chumbley (5) of the Elder Panthers hits a single in the first inning during a game between Elder and Moeller, Monday, April 27, 2026, at Kremchek Stadium.
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Mason Chumbley (5) of the Elder Panthers hits a single in the first inning during a game between Elder and Moeller, Monday, April 27, 2026, at Kremchek Stadium.
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Seth Maybury (13) of the Moeller Crusaders pitches in the first inning during a game between Elder and Moeller, Monday, April 27, 2026, at Kremchek Stadium.
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Seth Maybury (13) of the Moeller Crusaders pitches in the first inning during a game between Elder and Moeller, Monday, April 27, 2026, at Kremchek Stadium.
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Reggie Watson (1) of the Moeller Crusaders bats in the first inning during a game between Elder and Moeller, Monday, April 27, 2026, at Kremchek Stadium.
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Ryan Smith (6) of the Elder Panthers pitches in the first inning during a game between Elder and Moeller, Monday, April 27, 2026, at Kremchek Stadium.
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Ryan Smith (6) of the Elder Panthers pitches in the first inning during a game between Elder and Moeller, Monday, April 27, 2026, at Kremchek Stadium.
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Ryan Smith (6) of the Elder Panthers pitches in the first inning during a game between Elder and Moeller, Monday, April 27, 2026, at Kremchek Stadium.
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Conner Cuozzo (34) of the Moeller Crusaders hits in the first inning during a game between Elder and Moeller, Monday, April 27, 2026, at Kremchek Stadium.
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Conner Cuozzo (34) of the Moeller Crusaders hits a RBI double to break the all time RBI record at Moeller in the first inning during a game between Elder and Moeller, Monday, April 27, 2026, at Kremchek Stadium.
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Adam Maybury (6) of the Moeller Crusaders reacts after hitting a double in the first inning during a game between Elder and Moeller, Monday, April 27, 2026, at Kremchek Stadium.
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Matt Ponatoski (10) of the Moeller Crusaders reacts after hitting a double in the second inning during a game between Elder and Moeller, Monday, April 27, 2026, at Kremchek Stadium.
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Mason Chumbley (5) of the Elder Panthers gets ready to bat in the third inning during a game between Elder and Moeller, Monday, April 27, 2026, at Kremchek Stadium.
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Ryan Smith (6) of the Elder Panthers pitches in the third inning during a game between Elder and Moeller, Monday, April 27, 2026, at Kremchek Stadium.
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Ronnie Allen (9) of the Moeller Crusaders reacts with assistant coach Jeff Keith after hitting a two run homerun in third inning the during a game between Elder and Moeller, Monday, April 27, 2026, at Kremchek Stadium.
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Seth Maybury (13) of the Moeller Crusaders pitches in the fourth inning during a game between Elder and Moeller, Monday, April 27, 2026, at Kremchek Stadium.
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Seth Maybury (13) of the Moeller Crusaders pitches in the fourth inning during a game between Elder and Moeller, Monday, April 27, 2026, at Kremchek Stadium.
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Dylan Wullenweber (21) of the Elder Panthers hits in the sixth inning during a game between Elder and Moeller, Monday, April 27, 2026, at Kremchek Stadium.
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Ryan Smith (6) of the Elder Panthers catches a fly ball in the first inning during a game between Elder and Moeller, Monday, April 27, 2026, at Kremchek Stadium.
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Ryan Smith (6) of the Elder Panthers makes a play to get an out in the second inning during a game between Elder and Moeller, Monday, April 27, 2026, at Kremchek Stadium.
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Jack Rosenacker (11) of the Elder Panthers makes a play at shortstop in the second inning during a game between Elder and Moeller, Monday, April 27, 2026, at Kremchek Stadium.
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Carson Smith (20) of the Elder Panthers looks on while walking back to the dugout in the second inning during a game between Elder and Moeller, Monday, April 27, 2026, at Kremchek Stadium.
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A close up photo of an Elder players arm sleeve in the first inning during a game between Elder and Moeller, Monday, April 27, 2026, at Kremchek Stadium.
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Connor Maupin (29) of the Moeller Crusaders makes a play at third in the third inning during a game between Elder and Moeller, Monday, April 27, 2026, at Kremchek Stadium.
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Connor Maupin (29) of the Moeller Crusaders makes a play at third in the third inning during a game between Elder and Moeller, Monday, April 27, 2026, at Kremchek Stadium.
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Ryan Smith (6) of the Elder Panthers walks back to the dugout in the third inning during a game between Elder and Moeller, Monday, April 27, 2026, at Kremchek Stadium.
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Ryan Smith (6) of the Elder Panthers pitches in the third inning during a game between Elder and Moeller, Monday, April 27, 2026, at Kremchek Stadium.
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Ryan Smith (6) of the Elder Panthers pitches in the third inning during a game between Elder and Moeller, Monday, April 27, 2026, at Kremchek Stadium.
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Ryan Smith (6) of the Elder Panthers pitches in the third inning during a game between Elder and Moeller, Monday, April 27, 2026, at Kremchek Stadium.
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Donovan Glosser (20) of the Moeller Crusaders steals third in the third inning during a game between Elder and Moeller, Monday, April 27, 2026, at Kremchek Stadium.
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Ronnie Allen (9) of the Moeller Crusaders reacts while running the bases after hitting a two run homerun in the third inning during a game between Elder and Moeller, Monday, April 27, 2026, at Kremchek Stadium.
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Noah Gruen (23) of the Elder Panthers pitches in the third inning during a game between Elder and Moeller, Monday, April 27, 2026, at Kremchek Stadium.
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Zac Wittenauer (11) of the Moeller Crusaders steal third in the third inning during a game between Elder and Moeller, Monday, April 27, 2026, at Kremchek Stadium.
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Connor Maupin (29) of the Moeller Crusaders makes a play at third in the third inning during a game between Elder and Moeller, Monday, April 27, 2026, at Kremchek Stadium.
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Seth Maybury (13) of the Moeller Crusaders pitches in the fourth inning during a game between Elder and Moeller, Monday, April 27, 2026, at Kremchek Stadium.
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Seth Maybury (13) of the Moeller Crusaders pitches in the fourth inning during a game between Elder and Moeller, Monday, April 27, 2026, at Kremchek Stadium.
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Adam Maybury (6) of the Moeller Crusaders hits in the fourth inning during a game between Elder and Moeller, Monday, April 27, 2026, at Kremchek Stadium.
Since taking over as Elder baseball head coach in 1990, Mark Thompson has just about done it all for the Panthers. On May 12, he added another milestone.
The Elder skipper won his 700th career game in Elder's 6-5 come-from-behind win over Ross, making him the 13th coach in Ohio High School Athletic Association history to win that many games.
Thompson entered the season with a 684-298 record and has won nearly 43% of Elder's 1,629 all-time wins. The program, started in 1924, has the most wins in OHSAA history.
Elder baseball head coach Mark Thompson joined the 700-win club, making him the 13th member in OHSAA history.
Elder won state championships in 1999 and 2005 under Thompson, two of his six state tournament appearances.
Before taking over at Elder, Thompson was a pitching coach for his alma mater Western Hills under head coach Ken Selby, winning the 1986 state championship. Thompson was inducted into the Ohio High School Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 2013.
Former Hebron Lakewood head coach Don Thorp has the most wins all-time in Ohio, winning 1,011 from 1973 to 2021. Other coaches ahead of Thompson include former Mason head coach Ken Gray with 768 wins and former Moeller head coach Mike Cameron with 767 wins.
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This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Elder Panthers baseball coach Mark Thompson wins 700th game