PHOTOS: Loganville pushes through rain delays to win state championship

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PHOTOS: Loganville pushes through rain delays to win state championship

After repeated rain delays, Loganville wins the best of three games to become Class 5A GHSA Baseball State champions on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

Loganville’s Brantley Carter (2) runs with an American flag after hitting a walk-off to win the game 4-3 against Pope in Game 3 of the Class 5A GHSA Baseball State Championship Series at Gwinnett Field on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in Lawrenceville, Ga. Loganville won the series 4-3. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Loganville players take a photo after winning 4-3 against Pope in Game 3 of the Class 5A GHSA Baseball State Championship Series at Gwinnett Field on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in Lawrenceville. Loganville’s Brantley Carter (2) points with his finger after being named MVP following his walk-off hit. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Loganville players celebrate after winning 4-3 against Pope in Game 3 of the Class 5A GHSA Baseball State Championship Series at Gwinnett Field on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in Lawrenceville, Ga. Loganville won the series 4-3. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Family and friends of players wait in the stands during a rain delay in Game 3 between Pope and Loganville at the Class 5A GHSA Baseball State Championship Series at Gwinnett Field on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in Lawrenceville, Ga. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Pope’s fans are seen in the stands as rain continues to delay Game 3 of the Class 5A GHSA Baseball State Championship Series at Gwinnett Field, Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in Lawrenceville, Ga. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Loganville Brantley Carter (2) hits the walk-off to score 2 runs during the seventh inning in Game 3 of the Class 5A GHSA Baseball State Championship Series at Gwinnett Field on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in Lawrenceville, Ga. Loganville beat Pope 4-3. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Loganville’s Aiden Gorvett (4) reacts after scoring during the seventh inning in Game 3 of the Class 5A GHSA Baseball State Championship Series at Gwinnett Field on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in Lawrenceville, Ga. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Pope’s players play during a rain delay in Game 3 of the Class 5A GHSA Baseball State Championship Series at Gwinnett Field on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in Lawrenceville, Ga. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Family and friends of players wait in the stands during a rain delay in Game 3 between Pope and Loganville at the Class 5A GHSA Baseball State Championship Series at Gwinnett Field on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in Lawrenceville, Ga. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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Credit: Miguel Martinez/AJC

Loganville’s Brantley Carter (2) runs with an American flag after hitting a walk-off to win the game 4-3 against Pope in Game 3 of the Class 5A GHSA Baseball State Championship Series at Gwinnett Field on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in Lawrenceville, Ga. Loganville won the series 4-3. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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