2026 MSHSAA Daily Roundup: April 20th

Lee's Summit rallied late to secure a 5-4 victory over Blue Springs South on Monday, led by a standout three-hit performance from Dominick Thompson. Thompson's two doubles and the steady pitching of Micah Patterson, who struck out six, helped the offense overcome a mid-game deficit in the sixth inning. Blue Springs South remained competitive throughout the contest, powered by a home run and two RBIs from Parker Ward and a triple from Logan McFerron.

Liberty North built an early lead and held off a late push to defeat Lee's Summit West 8-5 on Monday. Ben Highley set the tone with a two-run home run in the first inning, while Max Lemasters turned in a perfect 3-for-3 performance at the plate to support five strong innings from starting pitcher Brayden Davidson. Lee's Summit West stayed engaged with a balanced scoring effort that saw five different players drive in runs, including Kenden Owen and Drew Grauberger.

Joplin edged out Nixa 4-3 on Monday, capitalizing on key hits and a dominant 11-strikeout performance from starting pitcher Brecken Green. David Bhend led the Joplin offense with two RBIs, while Jensen Stout contributed a go-ahead RBI double to help secure the win despite being out-hit by the opposition. Nixa remained competitive throughout the contest behind three-hit games from both Cameron Miller and Wyatt Mabe, along with an eight-strikeout effort from Rowan Johnson.

Marion overcame an early four-run deficit to defeat Jackson 8-6 on Monday, fueled by a massive seven-run third inning. Callahan Roper provided the go-ahead spark with a two-RBI single, while John Tolliver earned the win on the mound by striking out seven batters over four innings. Jackson was led by Keegan Brueggeman, who finished with two hits and three RBIs, and Mac Carter, who also contributed a multi-hit performance in the losing effort.

St. Louis University combined for a dominant three-pitcher shutout to defeat Westminster Christian 3-0 on Monday. James Baudendistel led the way with six strikeouts over five innings of one-hit ball, while the offense capitalized on early RBIs from Tyler Rasch and Caleb Vilmer to build a lead. Westminster’s pitching staff kept the game close by limiting the damage to three runs, supported by base hits from three different players in the defensive struggle.

Oakville secured a 3-0 shutout victory over Lindbergh on Monday, driven by a dominant performance on the mound from Aiden Zehnle, who struck out 11 batters in six scoreless innings. The offense provided early support with an RBI double from Brennan Stegall and a multi-hit game from Max Simokaitis, who also moved to the hill to record the final out. Lindbergh remained competitive behind five scattered hits and a solid start from Austin Jones, who kept the Flyers within striking distance throughout the contest.

Logan-Rogersville dominated Reeds Spring in a 12-0 shutout on Monday, anchored by a combined no-hitter from Rohman Menke and Jack Sutherland. Nate Eakins sparked the 10-hit offensive attack with a perfect 3-for-3 performance at the plate, while Teagan Trent provided a major blow with a bases-clearing three-run double.

Fair Grove cruised to a 10-1 victory over New Covenant Academy on Monday, powered by a three-homer barrage from Macklen Johnson, McKlain Moore, and Jonah Hyde. Gage Hill earned the win with four dominant innings, striking out seven and allowing just two hits, while the Eagles' offense amassed 13 total hits to keep the pressure on throughout the game. Henry Wynn drove in the lone run for New Covenant, which saw additional base hits from Brighton Guisinger, Sam Carmack, and Caleb Cagle.

Warrensburg secured a hard-fought 9-6 victory over Excelsior Springs on Monday, reclaiming the lead in the seventh inning behind a solo home run from Kannon Crookes and a clutch RBI double from Josh Burnett. Charlie Morgan anchored the offense with a perfect 4-for-4 performance, while Austin Lowe earned the win in relief to capitalize on the team's 13-hit attack. Excelsior Springs kept the game high-stakes until the final frame, led by two-RBI efforts from both Cooper Collins and Jaxton Glaspy.

Duchesne relied on a masterful complete-game performance from Jackson Nikodym to edge Troy-Buchanan 3-1 in a defensive battle on Monday. Nikodym struck out seven and allowed only three hits over seven innings, while also driving in a run with an early double to support the Pioneers' offense. Troy-Buchanan remained competitive behind an RBI double from Carson Twellmann and a strong start from Connor Kopff, who struck out eight batters in four innings.

Chaffee cruised to a dominant 15-0 shutout victory over Charleston on Monday, powered by a patient offense that drew nine walks and a strong start from Dane McMullin. Mason Vaughn led the Red Devils' run production with three RBIs, while McMullin earned the win on the mound by surrendering just two hits across three scoreless innings. Charleston managed to scatter base hits from Timothy Frazier II and Stewart Coon.

Scott City broke a scoreless tie with a massive eight-run eighth inning to defeat St. Pius X 8-2 on Monday. Lane Miller dominated on the mound with 10 strikeouts over nearly seven shutout innings, while Caden Graff provided the offensive spark with a three-run double in the final frame. St. Pius X kept the game level for seven innings behind a 14-strikeout start from Benjamin Smith and a late two-run home run by Cayden Payne.

Centralia cruised to a 16-2 victory over Sturgeon on Monday, powered by a massive offensive performance from Cole Higginson, who launched two home runs and tallied five RBIs. Anthony Ford matched the production with three hits and five RBIs of his own, providing plenty of support for starting pitcher Hank Lee, who threw three scoreless innings of two-hit ball.