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By the People, for the People
Hale's Extra Innings Homer Lifts Glenwood Past SHG
Titans win conference opener with late-game heroics
Apr. 1, 2026 at 7:51am
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Quinten Hale hit a two-run home run in the 8th inning to give the Glenwood Titans a 9-7 victory over the Sacred Heart-Griffin Cyclones in their first conference matchup of the season. Michael Lucas and Tucker Murphy also homered for Glenwood, while Drew Ward had two doubles and two RBIs for SHG.
Why it matters
This early-season conference game was a key win for Glenwood as they look to compete for the league title, while SHG will need to rebound after the tough loss.
The details
With the game tied 7-7 in the 8th inning, Quinten Hale stepped up and delivered a two-run homer to give Glenwood the lead. The Titans' offense was powered by three home runs, including shots from Michael Lucas and Tucker Murphy. Drew Ward had a strong game for SHG, recording two doubles and driving in a pair of runs.
- The game was played on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
- Glenwood is scheduled to host Lincoln on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
- SHG is set to play Southeast on their next outing.
The players
Quinten Hale
The Glenwood Titans player who hit the game-winning two-run homer in the 8th inning.
Michael Lucas
A Glenwood Titans player who hit a home run in the game.
Tucker Murphy
A Glenwood Titans player who hit a home run in the game.
Drew Ward
A Sacred Heart-Griffin Cyclones player who had two doubles and two RBIs in the game.
Glenwood Titans
The high school baseball team that won the conference matchup against Sacred Heart-Griffin.
What they’re saying
“Quinten really came through for us in a big moment. That home run was a huge lift for the team.”
— Glenwood Head Coach
What’s next
Glenwood will look to build on this conference-opening win when they host Lincoln on Wednesday, while SHG will aim to rebound in their next game against Southeast.
The takeaway
This was an exciting extra-innings conference matchup that saw the Glenwood Titans come from behind with a late home run to secure the victory over their rivals, the Sacred Heart-Griffin Cyclones.
