RA Long, Mark Morris baseball teams win big

Young homers for Jacks, Bartell stars on mound and at plate for Monarchs

Apr. 12, 2026 at 9:54pm

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting the dynamic movements and competitive spirit of a high school baseball game, with players, bats, and the field rendered in an abstract, cubist style.A cubist interpretation of the high-energy action and teamwork on display during the RA Long and Mark Morris baseball victories.Castle Rock Today

The RA Long and Mark Morris high school baseball teams both recorded impressive victories on Saturday. Riley Young hit a home run for the RA Long Jacks in their win over Prairie, while Deker Bartell had three hits and was the winning pitcher for the Mark Morris Monarchs against Castle Rock and Aberdeen.

Why it matters

High school baseball is a point of pride for many local communities, and these wins by RA Long and Mark Morris demonstrate the strength of their respective programs and the talent of their student-athletes.

The details

In the RA Long vs. Prairie game, sophomore Riley Young hit a home run to power the Jacks to victory. For Mark Morris, junior Deker Bartell had a standout performance, recording three hits at the plate and earning the win on the mound against both Castle Rock and Aberdeen.

  • The games took place on Saturday, April 12, 2026.

The players

Riley Young

A sophomore on the RA Long high school baseball team who hit a home run in their win over Prairie.

Deker Bartell

A junior on the Mark Morris high school baseball team who had three hits and was the winning pitcher in their games against Castle Rock and Aberdeen.

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The takeaway

These wins by the RA Long and Mark Morris baseball teams showcase the depth of talent and strong coaching in their respective programs, which are sources of community pride and inspiration for young athletes in the region.