2026 MSHSAA Daily Roundup: April 22nd

Staley powered past Liberty North for an 8-2 victory, highlighted by a massive six-run third inning featuring RBI doubles from Landon Schreifels and Brandon Perkins. Schreifels also dominated on the mound, earning the win by striking out eight batters and allowing zero runs over five innings of relief. Liberty North was led by Ben Highley, who finished with two hits, and Parker Jenkins, who drove in a run to give the team an early lead.

Liberty rode a dominant complete-game performance from southpaw Grady Coppinger, who struck out 10 batters and surrendered only three hits in an 8-1 win over Park Hill South. The offense was sparked by Aidan Nicholson’s three-run home run and a perfect 4-for-4 day from Jonathan Pearcy, as the team combined for 11 hits. Park Hill South's lone run came courtesy of a solo home run from Carson Bjorn in the first inning.

Francis Howell edged out Francis Howell North for a 5-3 victory supported by a strong start from Jake Brettschneider, who surrendered only one unearned run and struck out six over six innings. Derek Chupp led the offense with two hits and an RBI double, while Jack Hubbard stepped in to secure the save. Despite the loss, Howell North received a stellar performance from pitcher Carson Howard, who struck out 10 batters over nearly seven innings of work.

Rockwood Summit secured a 4-1 victory over Eureka behind a stellar performance from Wyatt Schneider, who struck out eight and allowed only one run over nearly six innings. Carter Nagel provided the offensive spark with a two-run double, leading a 10-hit attack that included multi-hit games from Grant Dinges and Oren Miller. Eureka's effort was paced by Craig Ringe, who went 2-for-4 and drove in the team's lone run.

Marquette cruised to a 13-3 victory over Parkway West behind an explosive offensive performance from Andrew Oldham, who drove in seven runs on four hits, including a three-run home run and a three-run double. Kolden Richards earned the win on the mound, while Eli Hall and Grant Young combined for three additional hits to support the Mustangs' 12-hit barrage. Parkway West was led by Joe Wild, who reached base twice, and RBI contributions from Carson Williams and Adam Wright.

Rock Bridge defeated Capital City 7-1, behind a dominant complete-game performance from Josh Marsh, who allowed only four hits and one run while striking out five. The offense provided plenty of support with a 10-hit attack, led by two-hit games from Colin Cao, Alec Best, Colt Bierk, and Marsh, alongside two RBIs from Logan Botkins. Capital City's effort was highlighted by an RBI from Shea Clark and hits from John Langston, Chase Lewis, Luke Skinner, and Kingston Ogden.

Oakville secured an 11-1 victory over Webster Groves, powered by a six-run fifth inning and a perfect 3-for-3 performance from Kaleb Owens, who drove in three runs. Tanner Medina earned the win on the mound, surrendering only one unearned run and three hits while striking out six over five innings of work. Webster Groves saw base hits from Jonas Fagin, Gavin Bleyer, and Ben McNerney, while an early error provided the team's only run of the contest.

Union rallied late to defeat Blair Oaks 7-3, sparked by Timmy Purschke and Logan Hansel, who combined for four hits and two RBIs to lead the comeback. Zac Voss earned the victory in relief, striking out four over two scoreless innings after Union erased an early deficit in the fifth and sixth innings. Blair Oaks was paced by Carson Verslues and Kaden Schulte, who both drove in runs during a strong start that saw pitcher Vander Halford record six strikeouts.

Excelsior Springs shut out Oak Park 4-0 behind a stellar start from Landon Marcum, who struck out nine batters and allowed only five hits over nearly seven innings of work. The offense jumped out to an early lead in the first inning with a run-scoring double from Brodie Querry and a two-hit performance from Cooper Collins. Oak Park's Grayson Mrowinski led his team's effort at the plate by finishing 2-for-4 in the contest.

Harrisonville held off a late surge from Lone Jack to secure a 7-6 victory, led by a perfect 4-for-4 performance at the plate from Asher Hall. Levi Hall earned the win on the mound, striking out six batters over five innings, while Ben Mahurin added a go-ahead RBI double to help the Wildcats build an early lead. Lone Jack stayed in the hunt behind two-hit, two-RBI efforts from both Kole Hagen and Drew Sims.

Chaffee blanked Bernie 4-0 behind a masterclass from Jordan Essner, who struck out 10 batters and allowed only five hits over six scoreless innings. Dane McMullin sparked the offense with an early RBI single, helping the Red Devils capitalize on defensive miscues to secure the shutout victory. Bernie’s effort was led by Brayden Vaughn and Josiah Copeland, who each recorded two hits, while pitcher Leightin Hicks surrendered zero earned runs in a complete-game effort.

Scott City overwhelmed Caruthersville in an 18-3 victory, exploded by a massive 14-run second inning featuring RBI singles from Evan Boswell, Lane Miller, and Jackson Gloth. Braeden Walton earned the win on the mound, striking out four without allowing a hit over two innings, while Boswell led the hit parade with a 3-for-4 performance. Caruthersville's offense was paced by Jared Hudgens, who drove in two runs and collected one of the team's two hits.