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State Finals

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Short, 2011-12 Baseball Team Honored as State Runner-Ups

Team is first in Westlake High School's history to advance to a state final competition.

The Westlake School District hosted an evening for all the conference and state champions this past year on Feb. 15, honoring teams and individuals. The ceremony took place at Westlake High School.  The highlight of the night came when recently retired baseball coach Jeff Short and his team were honored with an unveiling of the state runner-up banner for the 2011-12 baseball team during the Friday evening basketball game.  "I am extremely proud of our players, coaches, parents and community," Short said. "Each played a major role in the success of last year's baseball team. Making it to the state championship game is something they will remember for the rest of their lives. It was an honor to represent Westlake. I cannot thank the school …

Sunday, June 3, 2012

Demons Fall Short in State Baseball Final

Westlake beaten by powerful Archbishop Moeller

Westlake baseball coach Jeff Short didn't win his final game. But there's still loads to be proud of from his memorable final season, which saw the Demons reach the state finals for the first time ever. Westlake lost to Cincinnati-Archbishop Moeller, 9-6, in the Division I championship game Saturday afternoon in Columbus. The Demons end their season at 24-7. Archbishop Moeller finishes at 26-5. Check out the Plain Dealer's game coverage: OHSAA baseball: Westlake loses in Division I championship game to Cincinnati Moeller

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