Archie Williams tops Branson in MCAL baseball

Peregrine Falcons' steady hitting overpowers Bulls' power in 6-2 victory

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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The Archie Williams High baseball team defeated the Branson School 6-2 in an MCAL matchup on Tuesday. Kingston Weinberg led the Peregrine Falcons with a 3-for-3 performance, including three RBIs and a run scored. Wyatt Koenig pitched six innings for the win, striking out five batters. Paulie Ganaden and Colby Buxton hit solo home runs for the Bulls in the losing effort.

Why it matters

The victory improves Archie Williams' record to 1-2 in MCAL play, while Branson drops to 1-1. The game showcased the contrasting offensive styles of the two teams, with Archie Williams relying on steady, consistent hitting versus Branson's power-hitting approach.

The details

Weinberg's double was the only extra-base hit for Archie Williams, but the Peregrine Falcons were able to string together singles and productive outs to score six runs. Senior August Block also had a hit, two RBIs and a run for the winning side. On the mound, Koenig went six innings, allowing four hits and striking out five. For Branson, Ganaden and Buxton each hit solo home runs.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.

The players

Kingston Weinberg

A player for Archie Williams High who went 3-for-3 with three RBIs and a run scored in the game.

Wyatt Koenig

The senior pitcher for Archie Williams High who went six innings, allowing four hits and striking out five batters to earn the win.

Paulie Ganaden

A player for the Branson School who hit a solo home run in the losing effort.

Colby Buxton

A player for the Branson School who also hit a solo home run in the game.

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The takeaway

Archie Williams' balanced offensive attack and solid pitching performance proved too much for the power-hitting Branson School in this MCAL baseball matchup. The win shows the Peregrine Falcons' ability to win games through consistent, fundamental play rather than relying solely on big hits.