West Central baseball team tops Triopia; Routt wins, Jacksonville falls

West Central rallies late to defeat Triopia, while Routt and Jacksonville suffer losses.

Mar. 29, 2026 at 8:52am

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In high school baseball action, the West Central baseball team came from behind to defeat Triopia 11-8, the Routt Rockets beat Pawnee 12-4, and the Jacksonville Crimsons suffered their first loss of the season, falling 15-1 to Morris.

Why it matters

These results highlight the competitive nature of high school baseball in the region, with teams battling for wins and positioning in their respective conferences and playoff races.

The details

West Central overcame a late Triopia comeback, scoring six runs in the fifth inning to regain the lead. Routt's offense erupted for 16 hits in their win over Pawnee, while Jacksonville struggled against Morris, committing five errors and allowing 11 walks by their pitchers.

  • The games were played on Friday, March 29, 2026.
  • West Central improved to 3-2 on the season with the win.
  • Routt evened its record at 3-3 with the victory.
  • Jacksonville suffered its first loss of the season, dropping to 5-1.

The players

Jackson Little

A pitcher for the West Central baseball team.

Cooper Parrish

A player for the Triopia baseball team who had three hits and four RBIs in the game.

Jacob Brown

A player for the Routt baseball team who collected four hits in their win over Pawnee.

Talan Harney

The starting pitcher for the Jacksonville Crimsons, who took the loss against Morris.

Jack Rohlk

A player for the Jacksonville Crimsons who recorded one of their three hits in the loss.

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What they’re saying

“After watching a five-run lead evaporate in the middle innings, the West Central baseball team scored six in the fifth and held on for an 11-8 win at Triopia on Friday.”

— Dennis Mathes, Journal-Courier

What’s next

The Crimsons will look to bounce back when they host PORTA/A-C Central/Greenview on Monday and Springfield on Tuesday.

The takeaway

These results showcase the competitive nature of high school baseball in the region, with teams battling for wins and positioning in their respective conferences and playoff races. The West Central comeback, Routt's offensive outburst, and Jacksonville's first loss of the season all highlight the unpredictability and excitement of the sport at this level.