With Chicago unable to attend the Zanesville regional due to bus problems, and with host Zanesville already guarenteed a berth in the national tournament, it was down to Cleveland and new-comers Toledo to fill the remaining spot in Johnstown. The Michigan Monarchs from Toledo let there be no doubt on the winner of that spot as they mercy-ruled Cleveland 11-1 on the opening day. When Zanesville elimated Cleveland 7-4 the following day, it secured a first-ever appearance by the Toledo franchise in the AAABA National Tournament. Toledo defeated Zanesville twice to finish the regional as championship with a 3-0 record.
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Media
Zanesville Times Recorder (08/03/09) : Juniors title dreams come up short. Jim Barstow and Sam Blackburn
Zanesville Times Recorder (08/02/09) : Toledo wins in AAABA regional's opener. Staff Reports
NOTE: Due to bus problems, Chicago-South Shore was not able to attend the regional.
Zanesville Times Recorder (07/31/09) : Juniors to host familiar foes in AAABA tournament. Brandon Hannahs
Qualification
Zanesville, as regional host, and Toledo have qualified for the national tournament.
Schedule
All games will be played at Gant Municipal Stadium.
| Game | Date | Day | Time | Team | Score | Score | Team |
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| 1 | Aug 1 | Sat | 1:00p | Toledo (1-0) | 11 | 1 | Cleveland (0-1) |
| 2 | Aug 1 | Sat | 7:00p | Toledo (2-0) | 5 | 0 | Zanesville (0-1) |
| 3 | Aug 2 | Sun | 12:00p | Zanesville (1-1) | 7 | 4 | Cleveland (0-2) |
| 4 | Aug 2 | Sun | 7:00p | Toledo (3-0) | 7 | 4 | Zanesville (1-2) |