Augusta Orioles Rout Tonganoxie, Improve to 3-0

Junior Jett Santoya drives in 5 runs with a homer in the blowout win.

Mar. 22, 2026 at 3:35am

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The Augusta Orioles baseball team routed the Tonganoxie High School squad 12-2 on Friday, improving their record to 3-0 on the young season. Junior slugger Jett Santoya led the way, driving in 5 runs including a home run as part of the lopsided victory.

Why it matters

The Orioles' fast 3-0 start is their best opening to a season since 2019, signaling a potential turnaround for the program after a few down years. Santoya's continued power surge is also an encouraging sign for the team's offense this year.

The details

Santoya connected on a 3-run homer in the 4th inning to blow the game open, part of a 5-RBI day for the junior. The Orioles scored in 5 of the 6 innings played, taking advantage of 7 Tonganoxie errors to cruise to the run-rule shortened victory.

  • The game was played on Friday, March 21, 2026.
  • The Orioles' 3-0 start is their best since the 2019 season.

The players

Jett Santoya

A junior slugger for the Augusta Orioles who drove in 5 runs, including a 3-run homer, in the blowout win.

Augusta Orioles

The high school baseball team from Augusta, Kansas that improved to 3-0 on the season with the lopsided victory.

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The takeaway

The Orioles' fast start and Santoya's power surge have the team and its fans optimistic about a potential bounce-back season after a few down years. If the Orioles can keep this momentum going, they could be a team to watch in the state playoffs.