Photos: Sabino vs. Empire in State 3A baseball semifinal game
Sabino High School defeated Empire High School, 6-3, on Saturday, May 12, 2018, at Amphitheater High School in Tucson to advance to the State 3A baseball championship.
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Sabino players rush the mound as they win the Class 3A semifinal game against Empire at Amphi High School in Tucson, Ariz., on May 12, 2018 in Tucson, AZ. Sabino won 6-3 to advance to Monday's State Finals game.
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Sabino's Adam Villasenor (8) puts the tag on Empire's Brandon Martinez (2) as he attempts to steal second base during the 6th inning of their Class 3A semifinal game at Amphi High School in Tucson, Ariz., on May 12, 2018 in Tucson, AZ. Sabino won 6-3 to advance to Monday's State Finals game.
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Sabino's Andres Villasenor (9) makes the throw to 1st during 2nd inning action in their Class 3A semifinal game against Empire at Amphi High School in Tucson, Ariz., on May 12, 2018 in Tucson, AZ. Sabino won 6-3 to advance to Monday's State Finals game.
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Sabino's Evan Fallwell (20) catches Empire's Ray Aguirre (9) as he races to return to 1st base during 3nd inning action in their Class 3A semifinal game against Empire at Amphi High School in Tucson, Ariz., on May 12, 2018 in Tucson, AZ. Sabino won 6-3 to advance to Monday's State Finals game.
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Sabino's Andres Villasenor (9) watches as Empire's Brandon Martinez (2) makes a diving catch of his line drive to left field during their Class 3A semifinal game with Sabino at Amphi High School in Tucson, Ariz., on May 12, 2018 in Tucson, AZ.
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Empire's coach and teammates gather on the mound to strategize in a tough 3rd inning during their Class 3A semifinal game with Sabino at Amphi High School in Tucson, Ariz., on May 12, 2018 in Tucson, AZ.
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Fans filled the bleachers for both side during an active Class 3A semifinal game between Sabino and Empire at Amphi High School in Tucson, Ariz., on May 12, 2018 in Tucson, AZ.
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Sabino's Gavi Coldiron (33) looks to the umpire as he is called safe at third during a 3rd inning rallyagainst Empire at their Class 3A semifinal game with Sabino at Amphi High School in Tucson, Ariz., on May 12, 2018 in Tucson, AZ. Sabino went for 5 runs on 3 hits during the 3rd inning.
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Sabino's Ryan Melendez (23) gets brushed back during the 3rd inning against Empire during their Class 3A semifinal game with Sabino at Amphi High School in Tucson, Ariz., on May 12, 2018 in Tucson, AZ.
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Sabino's Tyler Wiltshire (15) pitched the winner again st Empire their Class 3A semifinal game with Sabino at Amphi High School in Tucson, Ariz., on May 12, 2018 in Tucson, AZ. Sabino won 6-3.
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Empire's team is all smiles in the 4th inning as Braden Boisvert (9) celebrates a home run during their Class 3A semifinal game with Sabino at Amphi High School in Tucson, Ariz., on May 12, 2018 in Tucson, AZ.
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Empire's team gathers to support pitcher Drake Bannerman (47) in the 4th inning during their Class 3A semifinal game with Sabino at Amphi High School in Tucson, Ariz., on May 12, 2018 in Tucson, AZ.
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Sabino's Preston Clifford (1) makes the throw to 1st base on Empire's Tyler Gray (12) during the 7th inning of their Class 3A semifinal game at Amphi High School in Tucson, Ariz., on May 12, 2018 in Tucson, AZ. Sabino won 6-3 to advance to Monday's State Finals game.
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Sabino's Tyler Gray (1) gets some consolation during the 7th inning of their Class 3A semifinal game at Amphi High School in Tucson, Ariz., on May 12, 2018 in Tucson, AZ. Sabino won 6-3 to advance to Monday's State Finals game.
School plans to appeal all sanctions at a meeting next month.