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The Jersey Panthers baseball program captured its first 20‑win season in ten years, finishing the 2026 campaign with a 21‑14 record that underscored a remarkable turnaround under head coach Darren Perdun.
Alton Post 126 ended its season with a 19‑12 record after being eliminated from the Illinois State Tournament, with manager Doug Booten praising the team's pitching depth while emphasizing the need to boost hitting consistency and recruit from larger high schools.
In a emotionally charged match at Ballwin's Baseball Battles Cancer event, Alton Legion's squad combined early scoring with a tribute to a late manager's wife, cruising to a 10‑4 win.
The Jersey Panthers finished the 2026 campaign with a 22‑win season, their highest since 2014, but fell 9‑0 to the Triad Knights in the regional semifinal. Coach Darren Perdun highlighted the team's resilience and the upcoming transition as key seniors graduate.
Triad High School’s baseball team posted a 9‑0 win over Jersey in the Class 3A regional championship, highlighted by Nolan Keller’s 13 strikeouts and a flawless pitching performance. The victory secures a home sectional matchup against Waterloo and underscores the program’s recent regional success.
Alton Redbirds extend their unbeaten streak with an 11‑0 victory, while regional teams post a series of decisive wins.
The Jersey Panthers conclude their Mississippi Valley Conference schedule with a 16‑2 loss to the Waterloo Bulldogs, prompting coach Darren Perdun to rally the squad toward a historic 20‑win season.