To repeat as champions in any sport is a feat that requires immense talent, ability, commitment and sometimes a little luck. The 2009 Varsity Baseball Team had just the right combination to duplicate their 2008 IHSA State Baseball Championship.  The Spartans had some hard fought battles during the regular season and on the road to the State Finals.  Their journey to State began with a 4-1 win over Maroa-Forsyth in the Regional Championship.  The Spartans easily defeated Paris 10-0 for Sectional Semi-Finals and Teutopolis 13-2 in the Sectional Championship.   With a 4-3 score, Olympia overpowered Pleasant Plains in the Super Sectionals, which advanced them to the State tournament.  With an 11-0 win over Watseka in the State Semi-Final, the Spartans headed to the State Championship game for the second year in a row.  These young men finished their season with a record of 30-6 overall, beating Edwardsville Metro East Lutheran in the championship game 8-1. Their determination and perseverance took over when it came time to advance, and eventually they achieved back-to-back IHSA State Baseball Championships.