Burroughs Delivers RBI Double as Olympians Face Ranked Floyd Central

Columbus East battles tough 16-1 loss against Class 4A No. 4 Floyd Central

Apr. 13, 2026 at 3:24am

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting a high school baseball game, with players and the ball represented as dynamic, angular shapes in the team's uniform colors.A cubist interpretation of the high-intensity matchup between Columbus East and the highly ranked Floyd Central baseball team.Columbus Today

Columbus East's baseball team faced a challenging matchup against one of the top teams in the state, Class 4A No. 4 Floyd Central, and battled through a tough 16-1 result. Jacque Burroughs provided the offensive highlight for the Olympians, delivering an RBI double that accounted for East's lone run in the game.

Why it matters

Facing top-tier competition early in the season provides valuable experience that can help shape the Olympians' team moving forward, even though the outcome didn't favor them in this particular game.

The details

Floyd Central used a key scoring burst to create separation, capitalizing on opportunities and maintaining control throughout the contest. While the final score didn't go Columbus East's way, the experience of playing a highly ranked opponent will be beneficial for the team's development.

  • The game took place on April 13, 2026.

The players

Jacque Burroughs

A player for the Columbus East Olympians who delivered an RBI double, accounting for the team's lone run in the game.

Floyd Central

The Class 4A No. 4 ranked high school baseball team that defeated Columbus East 16-1.

Columbus East Olympians

The high school baseball team that faced off against the highly ranked Floyd Central squad.

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What they’re saying

“Facing top-tier competition early provides valuable experience that can help shape the team moving forward.”

— Jeremy Giggy, Sports Director, White River Broadcasting

The takeaway

This game highlights the importance of high school teams facing challenging opponents, even if the final result doesn't go their way. The experience of playing a highly ranked team can be invaluable for a team's development and preparation for the rest of the season.