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Crown Point Today
By the People, for the People
La Porte Falls Short in Upset Bid Against Crown Point
High school baseball team comes up just shy of big win despite focus on fundamentals.
Apr. 8, 2026 at 7:41pm
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A fractured, geometric illustration captures the intensity and drama of a close high school baseball game.Crown Point TodayThe La Porte High School baseball team put up a strong fight but ultimately came up just short in their upset bid against Crown Point, a more highly-ranked opponent. Coach Scott Upp has emphasized the importance of doing the 'little things' to his players, but they were unable to capitalize on a key opportunity late in the game.
Why it matters
La Porte is a smaller school program trying to compete against larger, more dominant teams in their region. While they came close to pulling off the upset, the loss highlights the challenges they face in overcoming the talent and resources of their bigger rivals, even when they execute their coach's game plan.
The details
La Porte kept the game close throughout, using strong fundamentals and disciplined play to stay within striking distance of Crown Point. However, they were unable to come up with a key hit in a crucial late-game situation that could have swung the outcome in their favor.
- The game took place on April 8, 2026.
The players
Scott Upp
The head coach of the La Porte High School baseball team, who has emphasized the importance of executing the 'little things' to his players.
La Porte High School
A smaller high school baseball program in Indiana that is trying to compete against larger, more dominant teams in their region.
Crown Point
A highly-ranked high school baseball team that La Porte was trying to upset.
The takeaway
While La Porte's focus on fundamentals and execution nearly allowed them to pull off a big upset, they ultimately came up short, highlighting the challenges smaller programs face in competing against their larger, more talented rivals. The loss serves as a learning experience for the team as they continue to work towards closing the gap.
