Box: Piasa Southwestern 4, Alton Marquette 3

Piasa Southwestern edges out Alton Marquette in close baseball matchup

Mar. 24, 2026 at 5:09am

In a close high school baseball game, Piasa Southwestern defeated Alton Marquette by a score of 4-3. The game featured strong pitching performances and timely hitting from both teams.

Why it matters

This game is part of the ongoing rivalry between the two schools and their baseball programs. The outcome could impact playoff seeding and bragging rights in the local community.

The details

Piasa Southwestern scored two runs in the first inning and added single runs in the fourth and fifth innings to edge out Alton Marquette. Alton Marquette scored all three of their runs in the seventh inning, but ultimately fell short. Reed Campbell led Piasa Southwestern with a hit, run, and RBI.

  • The game was played on March 24, 2026.

The players

Reed Campbell

A player for Piasa Southwestern who had a hit, run, and RBI in the game.

Benito Biciocchi

A player for Piasa Southwestern who had a hit and RBI in the game.

Johnny Kunz

A player for Piasa Southwestern who had a hit and run in the game.

Gage Campbell

A player for Piasa Southwestern who had a hit in the game.

Carter Watson

The winning pitcher for Piasa Southwestern.

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The takeaway

This close game between two rival high school baseball teams showcases the competitive spirit and talent of the players on both sides. The outcome will likely impact the standings and playoff positioning as the season continues.