NORTH BEND — Chalk up another championship for the Ashland baseball program.

The Ashland Pilots captured the American Legion Class A state title for the second straight year, beating North Medford 5-4 in a championship game marked by amazing defense at Clyde Allen Field. In between the two American Legion titles, Ashland High School won the Class 5A state baseball crown this spring.

“It’s awesome,” said Ian Kendall, one of the heroes of Tuesday’s championship win. “It’s amazing, the feeling. Nothing’s going to be as sweet as (the) high school (title), but this is great.”

Kendall hit a two-run home run in the first inning to help the Pilots to a quick 3-1 lead on the Mavericks and then turned in several stellar plays at third base to keep Ashland in front.