Effingham Blanks Altamont, BSE Falls To Okaw Valley In Friday Baseball

Effingham's News and Sports Leader, 979XFM and KJ Country 102.3 report on local high school baseball action.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 1:41pm

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In Friday's high school baseball action, Effingham High School blanked Altamont 5-0 behind a combined no-hitter from three pitchers, while Brownstown/St. Elmo lost 13-1 to Okaw Valley in five innings. Neoga also fell to Marshall by a 9-8 score.

Why it matters

These local high school baseball games provide an important showcase for young athletes in the community and offer fans an opportunity to support their hometown teams. The results of these matchups can impact playoff seeding and team morale as the season progresses.

The details

Effingham's three-pitcher no-hit effort was led by Jude Traub, who tossed the first four innings with seven strikeouts. Wyatt Hayes and Barron Coffman finished the game, with Hayes adding three more strikeouts. Effingham scored single runs in the second and fifth innings, plus three in the third to secure the 5-0 win. At Okaw Valley, Brownstown/St. Elmo was limited to just three hits in their 13-1 loss, with Lucas Powell's double being their lone extra-base hit. Neoga fell in a close 9-8 game against Marshall.

  • The Effingham-Altamont game was played on Friday, March 30, 2026.
  • The Brownstown/St. Elmo-Okaw Valley game was also played on Friday, March 30, 2026.
  • The Neoga-Marshall game took place on Friday, March 30, 2026 as well.

The players

Jude Traub

The Effingham High School pitcher who tossed the first four innings of the no-hitter, striking out seven batters.

Wyatt Hayes

The Effingham High School pitcher who came in to go two innings, adding three more strikeouts.

Barron Coffman

The Effingham High School pitcher who finished the no-hitter, recording the final two outs.

Carter Braddy

The Effingham High School player who had a single, double, and two RBIs in the win over Altamont.

Lucas Powell

The Brownstown/St. Elmo player who recorded a double, the lone extra-base hit for his team in the loss to Okaw Valley.

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The takeaway

These high school baseball games showcase the talent and competitive spirit of young athletes in the local community. The results will impact playoff positioning and team momentum as the season continues. Fans can look forward to more exciting matchups in the weeks ahead.