2026 KSHSAA Daily Roundup: April 28th

Olathe West secured a narrow 2-1 victory over Olathe East on Tuesday, fueled by a dominant pitching performance from Max Hamilton, who struck out 13 batters while allowing only three hits in a complete-game effort. Although Olathe East suffered the loss, Jett Blessing delivered a strong performance on the mound, surrendering only two hits over seven innings of work. The decisive run crossed the plate in the fifth inning when Carter Taldo walked with the bases loaded.

Blue Valley topped Blue Valley West 3-1 on Tuesday, powered by Grant Westphal’s two-run home run in the first inning and five strong innings from starter Matthew Gravitt. While the Blue Valley pitching staff combined for nine strikeouts to seal the win, James Hunt delivered a stellar performance for Blue Valley West by racking up 12 strikeouts over six innings. Tru Tracy also stood out for Blue Valley West, finishing the afternoon perfect at the plate with two hits.

Blue Valley Northwest rallied late to defeat Saint Thomas Aquinas 6-4 on Tuesday, clinched by Nathan Troutner’s go-ahead, two-run single in the sixth inning. Troutner paced the offense with three hits and two RBIs, while reliever Maddox Wittrock earned the victory on the mound. St. Thomas Aquinas was led by Tommy Costello, who drove in two runs, and Jett Wood, who finished the contest with a multi-hit performance.

Maize secured a 6-0 shutout victory over Derby on Tuesday, led by Gavin Short’s dominant performance on the mound and at the plate. Short threw six scoreless innings and drove in two runs, while teammate Drake Blasi added two hits and an RBI to the winning effort.

Lawrence Free State blanked Shawnee Mission Northwest 7-0 on Tuesday, anchored by Nathan Young’s dominant complete-game shutout on the mound. Ben Graves sparked the offense with three hits, while Owen Lester contributed two early RBIs to help the home team build an insurmountable lead.

Mill Valley cruised to a 10-0 victory over Shawnee Mission North on Tuesday, led by a dominant four-RBI performance from Kamden Dick and a five-inning no-hitter by Ryan Gleason. The offense surged early with a five-run second inning, while Easton Engelhart contributed three RBIs to the winning effort.

Salina Central dominated Hutchinson in an 11-0 shutout on Tuesday, sparked by a six-run first inning and a three-hit performance from Parker Graves. Chance Hogan earned the win with six scoreless innings on the mound, while Eli Kreighbaum powered the offense with four runs batted in. Hutchinson's Merrick Brotzman put forth a resilient effort on the hill, pitching a complete six innings and contributing one of his team's three hits.

Salina Central exploded for a 20-6 victory over Hutchinson on Tuesday, powered by Grayton Gross’s massive four-hit, four-RBI performance. The offense was relentless, featuring an eight-run fifth inning and extra-base hits from Eli Kreighbaum and Griffin Hall to support winning pitcher Lamarr Bates. Despite the loss, Hutchinson’s Payne Young led his squad by going 2-for-3 at the plate with two runs batted in.

Thomas More Prep-Marian defeated Hoisington 4-1 on Tuesday, backed by Logan Baalmann’s dominant start where he struck out six and allowed zero runs over four-plus innings. Grant Nehls sparked the offense early with an RBI single and led a flawless defensive effort that saw the team finish without an error. Hoisington stayed competitive through the bats of Marcus Ingram and Brody Corbett, who both turned in multi-hit performances in the loss.

Thomas More Prep-Marian cruised to an 11-0 shutout victory over Hoisington on Tuesday, highlighted by a massive 11-run explosion in the fourth inning. Caden Dinkel earned the win with a dominant one-hit performance over nearly five innings of work, while Ty Schmeidler provided the offensive fireworks with a solo home run. Hoisington starter Layton Hoffman held the opposition to just one run through three innings, and Drake Martin recorded a hit to lead the effort for the visitors.

Shawnee Heights escaped with a 2-1 walk-off victory over Piper on Tuesday, secured when Jackson Hayes delivered a clutch two-run single in the bottom of the seventh inning. Brody Cooper earned the win with a masterful one-hit performance over seven innings, while Cayden Lindsay paced the offense with two hits. Despite the heartbreaking finish, Piper’s Dylan Eikenbary was dominant on the mound, racking up nine strikeouts and allowing zero earned runs in a stellar complete-game effort.

Shawnee Heights clinched a 3-2 walk-off victory over Piper in game two, decided by a Camden Olson sacrifice fly in the bottom of the ninth inning. Trone Purvis led the winning offense with two hits and an RBI, helping his team overcome a late ninth-inning deficit. Piper was anchored by an impressive performance from Carter Laird, who struck out seven batters and allowed only two runs across eight innings of work.

Washburn Rural secured a dramatic 3-2 walk-off victory over Junction City on Tuesday, punctuated by Aidan Newbery’s game-winning RBI single in the bottom of the seventh. Isaac Ansley earned the win with a masterful complete-game performance, striking out seven and allowing just one earned run. Junction City remained competitive behind a strong start from Treyden Morgan and RBI contributions from Muaadh Harris and Jamarcus Tyson.

Washburn Rural defeated Junction City 8-2 on Tuesday, powered by Drew Moore’s perfect 3-for-3 performance and two RBIs. Cody Stafford earned the win on the mound, allowing just one hit and one run over five innings, while the offense combined for 13 total hits to secure the victory. Despite the loss, Junction City’s Muaadh Harris led his team by driving in both runs with a 2-for-3 day at the plate.

Rock Creek edged out Spring Hill for a 1-0 shutout victory on Tuesday, behind a combined no-hitter from pitchers Palmer Martinie, Blade Grieshaber, and Crayton Deters. Jaxon Pendell provided the game's only offense with a clutch RBI single in the fifth inning to secure the win. Despite the loss, Spring Hill’s Will Pepper delivered a strong performance on the mound, striking out six batters and allowing only two hits over four innings of work.

Shawnee Mission South defeated Lawrence 3-0 on Tuesday, propelled by a no-hitter from Levi Robertson, who struck out 10 batters in his dominant complete-game performance. Otto Knust anchored the offense by going a perfect 3-for-3 with two RBIs, while Connor McCool added an early RBI double to give the home team a lead they would not relinquish. Despite the loss, Lawrence pitcher Brady Wollesen put forth a gritty effort, surrendering only two earned runs across six innings of work.

St. James overcame an early deficit to defeat Blue Valley Southwest 6-3 on Monday, taking the lead for good with a three-run third inning. Colin Burke powered the offense with three runs batted in, while starting pitcher John West earned the victory by striking out three over nearly six innings of work. Blue Valley Southwest’s Jackson Blume led his team with two hits, and Charlie Foote contributed an early RBI double in the losing effort.

Olathe South defeated Olathe North 7-3 on Tuesday, using a massive six-run fourth inning to break the game open Brady Augustine drove in two runs to support a strong start from Haiden Peterson, who earned the win by allowing only two earned runs over six innings. Despite the loss, Olathe North’s Owen Lindley drove in two runs and Vince Carpiniello finished a perfect 2-for-2 at the plate.

De Soto surged to a 12-2 victory over Turner on Tuesday, powered by an eight-run first inning and a perfect 4-for-4 performance at the plate from Jaxon Purkey. Chase McDonald earned the win on the mound, allowing zero earned runs over three and one-third innings, while Tate Petersen added two hits and two RBIs to the offensive onslaught. Turner’s Michael Ross provided a bright spot in the loss, leading his team with two hits as Lukas Reynolds and Cody Crawford each drove in a run.

Shawnee Mission West edged Gardner-Edgerton 3-2 on Tuesday, despite being held to just one hit by the Trailblazers' pitching staff. Preston Ralph earned the victory on the mound, while Shya Jameel provided the decisive offense with a fourth-inning RBI single. Gardner-Edgerton’s Tucker Thompson delivered a dominant individual performance in the loss, striking out eight batters and allowing only one hit over five innings of work.