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Huskies' Impossible Rally Secures Woods' 10th Title
1 Jun
Summary
- Woods retired after leading Hamilton High to their 10th state championship.
- Hamilton achieved a remarkable 10-7 comeback victory in the final game.
- Woods was also inducted into the Arizona High School Athletic Coaches Hall of Fame.
Mike Woods concluded his tenure at Hamilton High School by securing his 10th 6A state championship, his final act as the Huskies' baseball coach. Woods, who has helmed the team since its inception in 1998, led them to a dramatic 10-7 comeback victory in the championship game. Hamilton trailed by seven runs in the second inning before orchestrating a stunning reversal against Tempe Corona del Sol.
This championship win was a fitting end to Woods' career, especially after his induction into the Arizona High School Athletic Coaches Hall of Fame earlier in the spring. The Huskies' season was marked by resilience, starting 0-3 and largely flying under the radar. They overcame mid-season slumps, winning 10 of their final 12 games to clinch the title.
