Tupper Lake left little doubt about who deserved the Section X Class C Baseball Championship. The Lumberjacks erupted early, delivered clutch hits throughout the lineup, and never allowed St. Lawrence Central to gain a foothold, cruising to a commanding 16-2 victory to capture the Class C crown. From the opening inning, Tupper Lake's offense set the tone. With runners aboard in the bottom of the first, Ethan Barkley ripped a line drive into center field, driving home the first two runs of the game and igniting the Lumberjacks' crowd. Moments later, Luka Dukett delivered another big blow, driving a ball into the right-center field gap to plate two more runs as Tupper Lake quickly built a 5-0 advantage. The fast start immediately put pressure on St. Lawrence Central, which spent the rest of the afternoon trying to climb out of an early hole. The Larries showed signs of life offensively, putting together back-to-back runs to cut into the deficit. Abe Snell drove in Aaron Sova with a key hit, and later crossed the plate himself as St. Lawrence Central attempted to generate momentum. But every time the Larries found an answer, Tupper Lake responded with an even bigger one. The Lumberjacks continued to apply pressure inning after inning, forcing St. Lawrence Central pitchers to work through a relentless lineup that consistently found ways to reach base and drive runners home. The defining moment came in the fourth inning. Already holding a comfortable lead, Tupper Lake loaded the bases and handed the bat to Barkley once again. The standout slugger delivered the knockout punch, blasting a bases-loaded triple into the outfield and clearing the bases in one swing. The three-run hit sent the Tupper Lake dugout into celebration mode and effectively put the championship game out of reach. It was the kind of performance championship teams dream about and opponents struggle to survive. By game's end, the Lumberjacks had piled up 16 runs and showcased the depth, power, and timely hitting that carried them through the postseason. Barkley was at the center of the offensive explosion, driving in five runs between his first-inning two-run single and fourth-inning bases-clearing triple. Dukett's early two-run hit helped establish momentum, while contributions throughout the lineup ensured there would be no comeback opportunity for the Larries. For St. Lawrence Central, the road to the championship game was impressive, but the Larries ran into a Tupper Lake team playing its best baseball at exactly the right time. When the final out was recorded, players spilled from the dugout and celebrated a dominant championship performance. The 16-2 victory secured the Section X Class C title for Tupper Lake and stamped the Lumberjacks as one of the North Country's most dangerous teams heading into regional play. On championship day, the Lumberjacks didn't just win. They made a statement.