Jack Widman of Lakota scored in a 9-2 victory over SJCC on April 20, 2026. The game held special significance due to his family connections to the field.
Key points
Jack Widman scored in the seventh inning
Lakota defeated SJCC 9-2
The game took place on April 20, 2026
Widman's performance was significant due to family connections
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Lakota's Jack Widman celebrates after scoring in the seventh inning. Lakota topped SJCC 9-2 on April 20, 2026.
Lakota's Jack Widman makes a throw to first base for an out. Lakota topped SJCC 9-2 on April 20, 2026.
Lakota's Jacob Hines makes a play. Lakota topped SJCC 9-2 on April 20, 2026.
Lakota coach Drew Linder. Lakota topped SJCC 9-2 on April 20, 2026.
Lakota's Hunter Sweeney races to score a run. Lakota topped SJCC 9-2 on April 20, 2026.
Lakota's Brady Kern makes contact. Lakota topped SJCC 9-2 on April 20, 2026.
Q&A
What was the final score of the Lakota vs SJCC game on April 20, 2026?
Lakota won the game against SJCC with a final score of 9-2.
Who is Jack Widman and what did he achieve in the game against SJCC?
Jack Widman is a player for Lakota who celebrated after scoring during the game against SJCC.
What family connections does Jack Widman have to the field?
The article highlights that Jack Widman has family connections to the field, adding personal significance to his performance.
When did Lakota play against SJCC?
Lakota played against SJCC on April 20, 2026.
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Lakota's Jake Widman avoids a tag from SJCC's Zack Ohms and is safe at third base. Lakota topped SJCC 9-2 on April 20, 2026.
Lakota's AJ Gosche makes a play in center field. Lakota topped SJCC 9-2 on April 20, 2026.
Lakota's Jacob Hines makes a play at second base. Lakota topped SJCC 9-2 on April 20, 2026.
Lakota's Jack Widman makes contact. Lakota topped SJCC 9-2 on April 20, 2026.
Lakota's Jack Widman takes a lead at third base. Lakota topped SJCC 9-2 on April 20, 2026.
Lakota's Jack Widman adjusts his glove. Lakota topped SJCC 9-2 on April 20, 2026.
Lakota's Jack Widman delivers a pitch.
Lakota's Jack Widman delivers a pitch. Lakota topped SJCC 9-2 on April 20, 2026.
Lakota's Israel Smith makes contact. Lakota topped SJCC 9-2 on April 20, 2026.
Lakota's Jack Widman looks in for the pitch call. Lakota topped SJCC 9-2 on April 20, 2026.
Lakota's Grant Scherger makes a play at third base. Lakota topped SJCC 9-2 on April 20, 2026.
Lakota's Jack Widman picked up the complete game victory as the Raiders topped SJCC 9-2 on April 20, 2026.
Lakota's Jacob Hines is safe at second base. Lakota topped SJCC 9-2 on April 20, 2026.
Lakota's Jack Widman looks in for a sign. Lakota topped SJCC 9-2 on April 20, 2026.
Lakota's Reed Timmons celebrates Israel Smith's RBI single. Lakota topped SJCC 9-2 on April 20, 2026.
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Lakota's Jack Widman celebrates after scoring in the seventh inning. Lakota topped SJCC 9-2 on April 20, 2026.
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Lakota's Jack Widman celebrates after scoring in the seventh inning. Lakota topped SJCC 9-2 on April 20, 2026.
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Lakota's Jack Widman makes a throw to first base for an out. Lakota topped SJCC 9-2 on April 20, 2026.
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Lakota's Jacob Hines makes a play. Lakota topped SJCC 9-2 on April 20, 2026.
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Lakota coach Drew Linder. Lakota topped SJCC 9-2 on April 20, 2026.
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Lakota's Hunter Sweeney races to score a run. Lakota topped SJCC 9-2 on April 20, 2026.
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Lakota's Brady Kern makes contact. Lakota topped SJCC 9-2 on April 20, 2026.
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Lakota's Jake Widman avoids a tag from SJCC's Zack Ohms and is safe at third base. Lakota topped SJCC 9-2 on April 20, 2026.
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Lakota's AJ Gosche makes a play in center field. Lakota topped SJCC 9-2 on April 20, 2026.
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Lakota's Jacob Hines makes a play at second base. Lakota topped SJCC 9-2 on April 20, 2026.
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Lakota's Jack Widman makes contact. Lakota topped SJCC 9-2 on April 20, 2026.
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Lakota's Jack Widman takes a lead at third base. Lakota topped SJCC 9-2 on April 20, 2026.
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Lakota's Jack Widman adjusts his glove. Lakota topped SJCC 9-2 on April 20, 2026.
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Lakota's Jack Widman delivers a pitch.
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Lakota's Jack Widman delivers a pitch. Lakota topped SJCC 9-2 on April 20, 2026.
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Lakota's Israel Smith makes contact. Lakota topped SJCC 9-2 on April 20, 2026.
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Lakota's Jack Widman gets to play on field with family connections
Lakota's Jack Widman looks in for the pitch call. Lakota topped SJCC 9-2 on April 20, 2026.
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Lakota's Grant Scherger makes a play at third base. Lakota topped SJCC 9-2 on April 20, 2026.
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Lakota's Jack Widman picked up the complete game victory as the Raiders topped SJCC 9-2 on April 20, 2026.
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Lakota's Jacob Hines is safe at second base. Lakota topped SJCC 9-2 on April 20, 2026.
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Lakota's Jack Widman looks in for a sign. Lakota topped SJCC 9-2 on April 20, 2026.
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Lakota's Reed Timmons celebrates Israel Smith's RBI single. Lakota topped SJCC 9-2 on April 20, 2026.
Thomas Rich would have loved to see Jack Widman play baseball at St. Joseph Central Catholic's Naderer Sports Complex.
Rich approached Pete Naderer hoping to buy the land with a diamond in mind. Instead, Naderer donated much more, and the complex was built in 2004.
Widman, who is Rich's great grandson, earned the victory on the mound for visiting Lakota against the Crimson Streaks in a 9-2 win for the Raiders. Widman probably wouldn't have been there if not for Rich.
"My great grandpa was one of the founders," the Lakota senior said. "I didn't really get to know him too well; he died when I was really young. To pitch for his memory, he's looking down on me. It's really special."
Rich, who graduated from SJCC in 1944 and died in 2014, always loved baseball and the Crimson Streaks. Rich, Naderer and Pete Bush formed the 300 Club to raise funds for the project, and Rich even helped with the electrical/wiring.
SJCC graduate Kevin Wammes is Widman's uncle. Widman has been a varsity pitcher the last three years, but his turn never coincided with a trip to Fremont.
SJCC coach Chris Rodriguez huddles with his infield. Lakota topped SJCC 9-2 on April 20, 2026.
SJCC's Liam Thiessen races for first base. Lakota topped SJCC 9-2 on April 20, 2026.
SJCC's Liam Thiessen makes a play at shortstop. Lakota topped SJCC 9-2 on April 20, 2026.
SJCC coach Chris Rodriguez. Lakota topped SJCC 9-2 on April 20, 2026.
SJCC's Zach Ohms makes a catch in foul territory. Lakota topped SJCC 9-2 on April 20, 2026.
SJCC's Anderson Gill makes a catch near the fence. Lakota topped SJCC 9-2 on April 20, 2026.
SJCC's Landen Thiessen delivers a pitch. Lakota topped SJCC 9-2 on April 20, 2026.
SJCC's Andrew Spieldenner bolts for home on an infield hit. Lakota topped SJCC 9-2 on April 20, 2026.
SJCC's Drew Pearson makes a play. Lakota topped SJCC 9-2 on April 20, 2026.
SJCC's Andrew Spieldenner winds up for a pitch. Lakota topped SJCC 9-2 on April 20, 2026.
Lakota's Hunter Sweeney is forced out at second base by SJCC's Anderson Gill. Lakota topped SJCC 9-2 on April 20, 2026.
SJCC's Zack Ohms makes a catch. Lakota topped SJCC 9-2 on April 20, 2026.
SJCC's Owen Tooman throw a pitch. Lakota topped SJCC 9-2 on April 20, 2026.
SJCC's Andrew Spieldenner pitches against Lakota. Lakota topped SJCC 9-2 on April 20, 2026.
SJCC's Drew Pearson rounds second base. Lakota topped SJCC 9-2 on April 20, 2026.
SJCC's Andrew Spieldenner races for home plate. Lakota topped SJCC 9-2 on April 20, 2026.
SJCC coach Chris Rodriguez talks to pitcher Andrew Spieldenner and catcher Anderson Gill in the first inning. Lakota topped SJCC 9-2 on April 20, 2026.
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SJCC coach Chris Rodriguez huddles with his infield. Lakota topped SJCC 9-2 on April 20, 2026.
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SJCC coach Chris Rodriguez huddles with his infield. Lakota topped SJCC 9-2 on April 20, 2026.
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SJCC's Liam Thiessen races for first base. Lakota topped SJCC 9-2 on April 20, 2026.
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SJCC's Liam Thiessen makes a play at shortstop. Lakota topped SJCC 9-2 on April 20, 2026.
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SJCC coach Chris Rodriguez. Lakota topped SJCC 9-2 on April 20, 2026.
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SJCC's Zach Ohms makes a catch in foul territory. Lakota topped SJCC 9-2 on April 20, 2026.
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SJCC's Anderson Gill makes a catch near the fence. Lakota topped SJCC 9-2 on April 20, 2026.
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SJCC's Landen Thiessen delivers a pitch. Lakota topped SJCC 9-2 on April 20, 2026.
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SJCC's Andrew Spieldenner bolts for home on an infield hit. Lakota topped SJCC 9-2 on April 20, 2026.
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SJCC's Drew Pearson makes a play. Lakota topped SJCC 9-2 on April 20, 2026.
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SJCC's Andrew Spieldenner winds up for a pitch. Lakota topped SJCC 9-2 on April 20, 2026.
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Lakota's Hunter Sweeney is forced out at second base by SJCC's Anderson Gill. Lakota topped SJCC 9-2 on April 20, 2026.
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SJCC's Zack Ohms makes a catch. Lakota topped SJCC 9-2 on April 20, 2026.
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SJCC's Owen Tooman throw a pitch. Lakota topped SJCC 9-2 on April 20, 2026.
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SJCC's Andrew Spieldenner pitches against Lakota. Lakota topped SJCC 9-2 on April 20, 2026.
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SJCC's Drew Pearson rounds second base. Lakota topped SJCC 9-2 on April 20, 2026.
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SJCC's Andrew Spieldenner races for home plate. Lakota topped SJCC 9-2 on April 20, 2026.
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SJCC coach Chris Rodriguez talks to pitcher Andrew Spieldenner and catcher Anderson Gill in the first inning. Lakota topped SJCC 9-2 on April 20, 2026.
Widman, who was second-team in the Sandusky Bay Conference River Division the last two seasons, walked with the bases loaded in the first inning against SJCC. He walked four times overall, scored twice and was 0-for-1 at the plate, including a full-count strikeout.
"I haven't been hitting well lately. Be able to pitch and get wins for the team on the mound, that's been my job," he said. "Getting outs. Throwing strikes. Trusting my defense. That's what I try to do on the mound. Not walk anybody. Get outs like that."
Lakota's Jack Widman looks in for the pitch call. Lakota topped SJCC 9-2 on April 20, 2026.
Lakota's Jack Widman looks in for the pitch call. Lakota topped SJCC 9-2 on April 20, 2026.
Widman was also on the mound for wins over Hopewell-Loudon and Woodmore in the SBC River Division this year. He pitched in wins over Tiffin Calvert, Hopewell-Loudon and Gibsonburg last season.
"We're 8-2, undefeated in the league," he said. "We're going to try to keep it going. Obviously, the goals are to win the league. It's going to be tough; we've got Calvert. We're going to keep trying to find ways to win as a team."
