It has been a while since the Mogadore Wildcats have won a district championship in baseball.  In fact, for freshman infielder Danny Sentelik it’s practically been a lifetime since Mogadore last played in the regional semifinals in 1997.

"I don’t think I can describe it.  It is beyond anything I’ve been a part of,” Wildcat coach Chris Mossa said of his team winning the district championship.  “Just unbelievable happiness, complete joy.

“It’s a shame we have to wait (until Thursday) to play because we’re ready to go now.”

That 1997 team was the second of back-to-back squads that not only won district championships, but regional crowns as well, advancing to the state semifinals.

Last Wednesday, Mogadore held off Rittman 4-3 to win the district thanks in learge measure to senior Ryan Milush and sophomore Anthony Ricci, each with two RBI.  It was the Wildcats' ninth victory in 10 games.

Junior pitcher Nick Montecalvo p...