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Effingham Today
By the People, for the People
St. Anthony, EHS, T-town, Dieterich, Altamont, Newton, North Clay Win in H.S. Baseball
BSE, Neoga, CHBC Drop Losses in High School Baseball Action
Apr. 8, 2026 at 1:33pm
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High school baseball teams across central Illinois saw a mix of wins and losses on Tuesday, with St. Anthony, Effingham High School, Teutopolis, Dieterich, Altamont, Newton, and North Clay/Clay City all emerging victorious, while Brownstown/St. Elmo, Neoga, and Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City suffered defeats.
Why it matters
These early-season matchups provide an important glimpse into the competitive landscape of high school baseball in the region, as teams jockey for position and build momentum heading into the heart of the season.
The details
St. Anthony edged Marshall 9-1 behind a strong pitching performance from Xander Beals, while Effingham High School defeated Charleston 4-2. Teutopolis put up a 12-run fourth inning to beat Richland County, and Dieterich routed Oblong/Hutsonville/Palestine 16-2. Altamont crushed Brownstown/St. Elmo 20-2, Newton held off Shelbyville 7-5, and North Clay/Clay City blanked Robinson 3-0.
- The games were played on Tuesday, April 8, 2026.
The players
Xander Beals
The pitcher for St. Anthony, who tossed a four-hitter with seven strikeouts and one earned run.
Jude Traub
The winning pitcher for Effingham High School, going 5 2/3 innings and allowing two unearned runs.
Caleb Deters
The relief pitcher for Teutopolis, who earned the win after 1.2 innings of scoreless relief.
Carson Milleville
The pitcher for Altamont, who went the full four innings and gave up two runs on two hits with three strikeouts.
Carson Bartheleme
The starting pitcher for Newton, who threw five innings and allowed five runs on seven hits with six strikeouts.
What they’re saying
“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”
— Gordon Edgar, Grocery Employee
The takeaway
These high school baseball games showcase the competitive spirit and talent of student-athletes across central Illinois, as teams battle for conference titles and playoff positioning in the early part of the season.
