2026 KSHSAA Daily Roundup: May 5th

Blue Valley defeated Blue Valley Southwest 5-0 on Tuesday behind a no-hitter from Matthew Gravitt, who held the opposition hitless through seven dominant frames. Lucas Kamerzell anchored the offense with three RBIs, while Grant Westphal added a key run-scoring double to extend the lead early.

Maize cruised to a 13-0 shutout over Haysville Campus on Tuesday, powered by Drake Blasi’s fourth-inning grand slam and a seven-run explosion in the fifth. Zane Brungardt was untouchable on the mound, tossing five perfect innings with nine strikeouts to secure the victory.

Olathe South rallied late to secure a 10-5 victory over Mill Valley on Tuesday, punctuated by a six-run sixth inning featuring a three-RBI double from Dax Grissom. Logan Bauer earned the win in relief with a hitless performance, while Gage Lee and Brady Augustine combined for four hits to power the comeback. Mill Valley saw impressive offensive production from Blake Jay and Beau Peterson, who each recorded three hits and an RBI in the losing effort.

Shawnee Mission West secured a dramatic 2-1 walk-off victory over Olathe East on Tuesday after Philip Cooper drew a bases-loaded walk in the bottom of the seventh inning. Cooper also earned the win on the mound in relief of starter Ben Goodwin, who allowed just one run over six and a third innings. Olathe East received a stellar performance from Evan Stull, who struck out five in a complete-game effort, while Callen Ohm led their offense with two hits and an RBI.

Andover shut out Salina Central 4-0 on Tuesday behind a complete-game masterpiece from Shal Ruud, who scattered four hits and struck out four over seven innings. Barrett Hill fueled the offense with two hits and an RBI to help the Trojans secure the victory. Despite the loss, Bodie Rodriguez turned in a stellar performance for Salina Central, striking out seven batters on the mound and leading his team at the plate with two hits.

Salina Central edged out Andover in a 1-0 defensive battle on Tuesday, securing the victory after a scoreless tie was broken by a seventh inning error. Grayton Gross was dominant on the mound, striking out nine batters over nearly seven innings of three-hit ball before Eli Kreighbaum entered to earn the save and complete the shutout. Despite the narrow loss, Andover received a brilliant start from Bennett Hill, who allowed only two hits across five scoreless frames.

St. Thomas Aquinas blanked Bishop Miege 5-0 on Tuesday as pitchers Jack Renze and Ryder Holstrom combined for a dominant three-hit shutout. Lincoln Boyle paced the 10-hit attack with two RBIs, while James Forgy and Jackson McDonald each added a pair of hits to secure the victory. Despite the loss, Bishop Miege starter Jackson Alena turned in a gritty performance, striking out six batters over six innings of work.

Olathe West shut out Shawnee Mission Northwest 6-0 on Tuesday, backed by a stellar performance from Max Hamilton, who struck out nine and allowed just four hits over six scoreless innings. Sam Cheatle sparked the offense with a two-run sacrifice fly, while Luke Marshall and Cabe Roberson added key RBI contributions to build an early lead.

St. James outlasted Blue Valley West in an 8-inning thriller on Tuesday, clinching a 3-2 victory after a decisive double in the extra frame. John Hornback led the offense with two hits and two RBIs, while starter John West kept the game within reach by striking out six over seven strong innings. Blue Valley West received an equally impressive performance from Drew Huber, who surrendered only two runs across seven innings, and Brandon Parks, who tallied two hits including the game-tying single.

Rock Creek pulled away for a 7-1 victory over St. Mary's Academy on Tuesday, powered by a perfect 3-for-3 performance from Jordy Scott. Brock Lubbers anchored the lineup with two RBIs, while the pitching duo of Crayton Deters and Brodee Clark limited the opposition to just three hits.

Rock Creek secured a 9-0 shutout over St. Mary's Academy in game two, led by a strong five-inning start from Luke Lee and a perfect 3-for-3 day at the plate from Brock Lubbers. Wyatt Wells provided a major spark for the offense with a two-run triple, while Jesse Lies added a key RBI double to extend the lead early.

De Soto relied on the bottom of its order to secure a 10-1 victory over Lansing on Tuesday, as Jackson Whiddon and Tucker Lee combined for four hits and four RBIs. Hudson Boyer was stellar on the mound, striking out seven and allowing just one run over six innings of work. Lansing found some success at the plate through Bryce Fullen, who finished the day with two hits, while Trey Boden drove in the team's lone run.

Piper rode a dominant 11-strikeout performance from pitcher Carter Laird to secure a 7-4 victory over Turner on Tuesday. Kaiden Simons powered the offense with two RBIs while Judah Monhollon and Mason Porter each tallied two hits to build an early lead. Despite the loss, Turner was led by a standout day from Lukas Reynolds, who notched three hits, and Ledger Garcia, who contributed an RBI single.

Concordia relied on a masterful complete-game shutout from Chane Parker to defeat Marysville 2-0 on Tuesday. Parker struck out seven over seven innings, while first-inning RBI contributions from Ayden Krier and Parker Jackson provided all the offense necessary for the win. Despite the narrow loss, Marysville received a sharp outing from Noah Polson, who allowed only three hits across six strong innings.

Concordia cruised to an 11-1 victory over Marysville on Tuesday, ignited by a four-run first inning and two doubles from Boone Richard. Richard also earned the win on the mound, allowing just one hit and one run over six innings, while Ayden Krier and Parker Jackson each contributed two RBIs to the dominant performance. Marysville saw a steady effort from Grady Schroedl, who led his team with an RBI and a hit.

Shawnee Mission South used a five-run fourth inning, highlighted by Mac Solis’s three-run home run, to propel themselves to a 7-1 victory over Olathe Northwest on Tuesday. Jackson Barker was dominant on the mound, striking out nine batters and allowing only one run in a complete-game effort. Despite the loss, Olathe Northwest remained competitive with an RBI from Parker Christensen and a combined seven strikeouts from their pitching staff.