July 4 Recap & Championship Sunday Preview
After a full day of elimination baseball on Independence Day, the championship fields are officially set across every age division. Sunday’s semifinals and championship games promise plenty of local flavor, with several Bay Village teams still alive and looking to bring home tournament titles.
8U
The top seeds held firm as Brunswick Dodgers Black rolled past Fairview Park 17-0, while Brecksville Bees eliminated Three Outs Academy Czekaj 15-1. On the other side of the bracket, Avon Lake Maroon edged Avon Lake Gold 8-6, and Bay Village Grey-Albertini advanced with a 13-1 victory over Rocky River-Acklin.
Sunday’s Semifinals
- Brunswick Dodgers Black vs. Brecksville Bees
- Avon Lake Maroon vs. Bay Village Grey-Albertini
Championship Game: Sunday, 2:00 PM – Bay High School Softball
9U
Rocky River-Sika opened bracket play with a 7-3 win over Legends Athletics, while Three Outs Academy-Rich advanced after defeating Bay Village Blue-Popiolkowski 14-4. Bay Village Grey-Coil earned a 14-5 victory over Avon Lake White, and Brecksville Bees punched the final semifinal ticket with a 10-2 win over North Olmsted Eagles 9U.
Sunday’s Semifinals
- Rocky River-Sika vs. Three Outs Academy-Rich
- Bay Village Grey-Coil vs. Brecksville Bees
Championship Game: Sunday, Noon – Reese Park
10U
The Gold and Silver brackets are both down to four teams.
Gold Bracket
Broadview Heights Eagles defeated Force Ohio-Wolfpack 13-6, Rocky River-Dillon handled Medina Sting 10U, North Olmsted Eagles 10U advanced over Avon Lake Maroon, and Three Outs Academy Pruden edged Bay Village-Cooke 10-9.
Semifinals
- Broadview Heights Eagles vs. Rocky River-Dillon
- North Olmsted Eagles 10U vs. Three Outs Academy Pruden
Gold Championship: Sunday, 6:00 PM – Bradley North
Silver Bracket
MAC Bulldogs-Mickas, NMC Baseball-Birk, Forest City Lumberjacks-Doll, and Bay Village-Lydon all survived Saturday’s action.
Semifinals
- MAC Bulldogs-Mickas vs. NMC Baseball-Birk
- Forest City Lumberjacks-Doll defeated Bay Village – Lydon and advanced to the championship game.
Silver Championship: Sunday, 6:00 PM – Reese Park
11U
Championship Sunday features two loaded brackets.
Gold Bracket
Premier Ohio Brown defeated Forest City Lumberjacks-Skapes, Tri-County Thunderbirds advanced over Westlake Demons, Bay Village Grey-Walukas earned a convincing win over Three Outs Academy Banks, and Lake Erie Cobras moved on after defeating Westside Saints.
Semifinals
- Premier Ohio Brown vs. Tri-County Thunderbirds 11U
- Bay Village Grey-Walukas vs. Lake Erie Cobras
Gold Championship: Sunday, Noon – Bradley South
Silver Bracket
Avon Lake Maroon, Three Outs Academy Predovich, North Royalton Bears, and Hitline Storm each advanced to Championship Sunday.
Semifinals
- Avon Lake Maroon vs. Three Outs Academy Predovich
- North Royalton Bears vs. Hitline Storm
Silver Championship: Sunday, Noon – Bradley North
12U
Brecksville Bees opened the bracket with an impressive 20-2 win over DNA Raiders. Bay Village Grey-Gates knocked off Bay Village Blue-Moser 17-4, Legends Athletics advanced past Broadview Heights, and Rocky River-Carlone defeated Rocky River-Gorius.
Sunday’s Semifinals
- Brecksville Bees vs. Bay Village Grey-Gates
- Legends Athletics vs. Rocky River-Carlone
Championship Game: Sunday, 4:00 PM – Bradley South
13U
Saturday’s action produced two exciting championship brackets.
Gold Bracket
In the Semifinals, Rocky River-Spies upset top-seeded Broadview Heights 13-4, while Premier Ohio-SG advanced alongside NMC Baseball-Carevic.
Semifinals
- Rocky River-Spies defeated Broadview Heights
- Premier Ohio-SG takes on NMC Baseball – Carevic
Gold Championship: Sunday, 4:00 PM – Bay High JV
Silver Bracket
Three Outs Academy Pesta earned a dominant 20-3 victory over Avon Lake Gold, while LDC Thunder and DNA Raiders also advanced.
Semifinals
- Three Outs Academy Pesta defeated Avon Lake Gold
- DNA Raiders take on LDC Thunder at 10am
Silver Championship: Sunday, Noon – Bay High JV
14U
The oldest division is set for a tremendous Championship Sunday after several strong performances.
Three Outs Academy Lackner advanced with a 17-1 win over DNA Raiders, and will face teh winner of Dawgz Baseball and the Lakewood Rangers, who play at 10am on Sunday morning. Premier Ohio Dodds/Boyer 14U defeated Bay Village Grey-Goodman, and 14U Titans Baseball Club earned a convincing win over Rocky River-Apostos.
Sunday’s Semifinals
- Three Outs Academy Lackner vs. Winner of Dawgz Baseball / Lakewood Rangers
- Premier Ohio Dodds/Boyer 14U vs. 14U Titans Baseball Club
Championship Game: Sunday, 4:00 PM – Bay High Varsity
Championship Sunday Awaits
With championships on the line across seven age divisions, Sunday’s schedule is packed with marquee matchups. Bay Village teams remain in contention in 8U, 9U, 10U Silver, 11U Gold, and 12U, setting the stage for an exciting finish to the 2026 Bay Village Independence Day Classic. Good luck to all of the teams as they compete for tournament championships!
