Umpqua Valley Christian tops Santiam Christian in extra innings

Monarchs score winning run in 10th to edge Eagles 6-5

Apr. 3, 2026 at 12:25am

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The No. 3-ranked Umpqua Valley Christian Monarchs scored a run in the top of the 10th inning to defeat the Santiam Christian Eagles 6-5 in a nonleague high school baseball game on Wednesday in Adair Village, Oregon.

Why it matters

This close extra-inning matchup between two top-ranked teams highlights the competitive nature of high school baseball in the Umpqua Valley region, where both programs have built strong reputations on the diamond.

The details

The Monarchs pushed across the winning run in the top of the 10th inning to edge the Eagles in a back-and-forth contest. The game was tied 5-5 after regulation, setting the stage for the extra-inning drama.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, April 3, 2026.

The players

Umpqua Valley Christian Monarchs

The No. 3-ranked high school baseball team from Umpqua Valley, Oregon.

Santiam Christian Eagles

The high school baseball team from Santiam Christian School in Adair Village, Oregon.

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The takeaway

This close extra-inning matchup between two top-ranked teams highlights the competitive nature of high school baseball in the Umpqua Valley region, where both programs have built strong reputations on the diamond.