Northside Patriots Host Columbus Blue Devils in Baseball Matchup

Teams look to bounce back from recent results in Saturday afternoon showdown

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The Northside Patriots will host the Columbus Blue Devils in a high school baseball matchup on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. Both teams are coming off recent losses and will be looking to get back in the win column. Northside narrowly defeated Jordan 7-6 in their last game, while Columbus suffered a close 4-2 defeat. Key players to watch include Northside's Max Thrash and Fisher Taft, as well as Columbus' Ryan Culler and Thomas Williams.

Why it matters

This game is an important early-season matchup between two competitive high school baseball programs. Both teams will be eager to get back on track after their recent losses, making for an exciting and hard-fought contest.

The details

Northside is coming off a close 7-6 win over Jordan in their home opener on Wednesday. Max Thrash had a strong outing on the mound, tossing three innings without allowing an earned run. Offensively, Fisher Taft reached base three times and stole two bases, while Jaxsyn Taylor added a hit, run, and double. Columbus, meanwhile, suffered a 4-2 defeat in their last game, despite a solid pitching performance from Ryan Culler, who went five innings without allowing an earned run. Thomas Williams provided the offense for the Blue Devils, going 1-for-3 with two RBIs and a double.

  • The game is scheduled for Saturday, February 12, 2026 at 1:00 p.m.
  • Northside opened their season at home on Wednesday, February 10, 2026.
  • Columbus' last game was on Wednesday, February 10, 2026.

The players

Max Thrash

A Northside Patriots pitcher who tossed three innings without allowing an earned run in the team's last game.

Fisher Taft

A Northside Patriots player who reached base three times and stole two bases in the team's last game.

Ryan Culler

A Columbus Blue Devils pitcher who went five innings without allowing an earned run in the team's last game.

Thomas Williams

A Columbus Blue Devils player who went 1-for-3 with two RBIs and a double in the team's last game.

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What they’re saying

“We're looking forward to getting back on the field and putting together a complete game against a tough opponent.”

— Max Thrash, Northside Patriots Pitcher (maxpreps.com)

“Despite the loss, I was proud of the way our team competed. We'll need to bring that same intensity to Saturday's matchup.”

— Ryan Culler, Columbus Blue Devils Pitcher (maxpreps.com)

What’s next

Tickets for the game can be purchased on GoFan.com, the official partner for Northside High School ticketing.

The takeaway

This game represents an early-season test for both the Northside Patriots and Columbus Blue Devils, as they look to bounce back from recent losses and establish themselves as contenders in the high school baseball landscape.