​Jeremy Cox’s two-run homer in the sixth inning lifted Madison Central to a 4-2 win over the Yellow Jackets (25-7) on Saturday in the semifinals of the 11th Region Tournament. 

​With the win, the Indians advanced to the region championship game for the third time in the past five years.

Madison Central coach Steve Roof had a hard time deciding who to send to the mound for a match-up with Bryan Station in the opening round of the 11th Region Tournament. He had plenty of options.

The Indians didn't spend much time celebrating after they reclaimed the 44th District Tournament championship on Wednesday night at Don Richardson Field.

In the past two seasons, Madison Central’s Trey Eden, Logan Thomason and Jacob Ferris have showcased their skills against the top players in the state. Next year, they will take their game to the next level. On Thursday, the Central seniors signed national letters of intent. Ferris and Thomason signed with Eastern Kentucky University, while Eden signed with Georgetown College.

​On Wednesday afternoon, Ben Fisher was just working on some things at his family’s home in Richmond. He hadn’t yet been notified that he was selected by the Florida Marlins in the Major League Draft. “My dad told me,” Fisher said. 

Lexington Catholic senior Dave Mueller was 1-for-1 at the plate on Monday. His lone at-bat resulted in an RBI single that lifted the Knights over defending 11th Region champion Madison Central, 6-5, after eight innings at Lafayette.
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At the beginning of the season, Madison Central was really not considered one of the top contenders in the always very competitive 11th Region.
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And with good reason. The Indians lost 10 seniors — which made up most of their lineup — from a squad that won 33 games, a regional championship and advanced to the KHSAA State Tournament.