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'A' BASEBALL FOR TUES., 4/7/26
April 7, 2026
'A' BASEBALL FOR TUES., 4/7/26
BILLINGS CENTRAL 10 LOCKWOOD 0*
MISSION 6 CORVALLIS 9*
Hixon’s Big Day Propels Corvallis Varsity Blue Devils Past MAC Bulldogs Varsity ‘26
April 7, 2026 vs. MAC Bulldogs Varsity ‘26
Hixon drove in four runs on two hits to lead Corvallis Varsity Blue Devils past MAC Bulldogs Varsity ‘26 9-6 on Tuesday. Hixon doubled in the third inning, scoring three runs, and singled in the first inning, scoring one.
A single by Hixon put Corvallis Varsity Blue Devils on the board in the top of the first.
Corvallis Varsity Blue Devils committed an error, which helped MAC Bulldogs Varsity ‘26 tie the game at one in the bottom of the first.
In the top of the third, Corvallis Varsity Blue Devils broke up the tie when Hixon doubled, scoring three runs. Then a sacrifice fly by Sears followed to extend the lead to 5-1.
MAC Bulldogs Varsity ‘26 flipped the game on its head in the bottom of the third, scoring five runs on three hits to take the lead, 6-5. The biggest blow in the inning was a single by Schmucker that drove in two.
Corvallis Varsity Blue Devils took the lead, 8-6, in the top of the fourth thanks to singles by Southwell, and Lendak.
Craun pitched three and two-thirds innings in relief for Corvallis Varsity Blue Devils. The right-handed pitcher surrendered zero hits and zero runs while, striking out four and walking two. Southwell stepped on the hill first for Corvallis Varsity Blue Devils. The right-handed pitcher allowed four hits and six runs (four earned) over two and one-third innings, striking out six and walking two. Helser started on the bump for MAC Bulldogs Varsity ‘26. The pitcher gave up seven hits and eight runs (six earned) over four innings, striking out three and walking one.
Corvallis Varsity Blue Devils amassed nine hits in the game. Southwell, Hixon, and Lendak each collected two hits for Corvallis Varsity Blue Devils. Hixon stole two bases. Corvallis Varsity Blue Devils ran wild on the base paths, piling up five stolen bases for the game.
Schmucker went 1-for-3 at the plate and led the team with two runs batted in. Leishman went 2-for-4 at the plate to lead MAC Bulldogs Varsity ‘26 in hits.
Next up for Corvallis Varsity Blue Devils is a game against Hamilton on Friday.
LAUREL 9 SENIOR 8
GLACIER 19 LIBBY 5
E HELENA 18 BUTTE CENTRAL 5*
East Helena Varsity Vigilantes Take Lead And Never Look Back In Win Over Butte Central Catholic Varsity Maroons
April 7, 2026 vs. Butte Central Catholic Varsity Maroons
East Helena Varsity Vigilantes easily dispatched Butte Central Catholic Varsity Maroons on Tuesday, 18-5.
East Helena Varsity Vigilantes got on the board in the top of the first inning after Jones singled to center field, and Jones tripled to center field, each scoring two runs.
A hit by a pitch, a double by Adams, and a tag up by Adams helped East Helena Varsity Vigilantes extend their early lead in the second.
East Helena Varsity Vigilantes added to their early lead in the top of the third inning after Priebe doubled to center field, and Butte Central Catholic Varsity Maroons committed an error, each scoring one run.
East Helena Varsity Vigilantes scored six runs on six hits in the top of the fifth inning. Walker singled, scoring one run, an error scored one run, Pearce singled, scoring one run, Priebe singled, scoring two runs, and Sutton singled, scoring one run.
Nunn earned the win for East Helena Varsity Vigilantes. The pitcher surrendered six hits and five runs (four earned) over three and two-thirds innings, striking out six and walking three. Hassler took the loss for Butte Central Catholic Varsity Maroons. The righty went four innings, allowing 10 runs (five earned) on 10 hits, striking out one and walking one. Berger led things off on the hill for Butte Central Catholic Varsity Maroons. The hurler gave up four hits and eight runs (six earned) over one inning, striking out none and walking one. Sutton tossed one and one-third innings of scoreless ball for East Helena Varsity Vigilantes in relief. The reliever surrendered two hits, striking out three and walking none.
East Helena Varsity Vigilantes collected 14 hits in the game. Jones led East Helena Varsity Vigilantes with four runs batted in from the number seven spot in the lineup. The right fielder went 1-for-4 on the day. Jones went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead East Helena Varsity Vigilantes in hits. Priebe, Nunn, and Sutton each collected multiple hits for East Helena Varsity Vigilantes. Priebe stole three bases. East Helena Varsity Vigilantes stole five bases in the game. East Helena Varsity Vigilantes turned one double play in the game.
O’Brien drove the middle of the lineup, leading Butte Central Catholic Varsity Maroons with two runs batted in. The number three hitter went 2-for-2 on the day. O’Brien and Stajcar each collected two hits for Butte Central Catholic Varsity Maroons. Mcgree stole two bases.
Next up for East Helena Varsity Vigilantes is a game against Billings Central Catholic on Saturday.
DILLON 15 PARK 4*
Beaverhead County Varsity Beavers Take Lead And Never Look Back In Win Over Park High Varsity Rangers
April 7, 2026 vs. Park High Varsity Rangers
Beaverhead County Varsity Beavers easily dispatched Park High Varsity Rangers on Tuesday at Livingston, 15-4.
Beaverhead County Varsity Beavers got on the board in the top of the first inning after Moreni singled up the middle, Engelhardt walked, Stonebraker walked, Fox grounded out, and Tackett walked, each scoring one run.
Beaverhead County Varsity Beavers added to their early lead in the top of the third inning when Hartman doubled, scoring two runs, and Alvarez grounded out, scoring one run.
Fox earned the win for Beaverhead County Varsity Beavers. The hurler gave up one hit and one run (zero earned) over three innings, striking out five and walking two. Vincent took the loss for Park High Varsity Rangers. The pitcher went two and two-thirds innings, allowing eight runs (three earned) on four hits, striking out one and walking six. Tackett appeared in relief for Beaverhead County Varsity Beavers.
Beaverhead County Varsity Beavers tallied 10 hits in the game. Engelhardt and Hartman each collected two hits for Beaverhead County Varsity Beavers. Bartlome, Moreni, Hartman, Fox, Stonebraker, and Alvarez each drove in one run for Beaverhead County Varsity Beavers. Engelhardt led Beaverhead County Varsity Beavers with two walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, piling up eight walks for the game. Hartman and Tackett each stole multiple bases for Beaverhead County Varsity Beavers. Beaverhead County Varsity Beavers ran wild on the base paths, piling up nine stolen bases for the game.
Edwards and Cipriani were a force together in the lineup, as they each collected one hit for Park High Varsity Rangers while hitting back-to-back. Vincent led Park High Varsity Rangers with two runs batted in. Park High Varsity Rangers had patience at the plate, amassing six walks for the game. Allgood and Leninger led the team with two bases on balls each.
Next up for Beaverhead County Varsity Beavers is a game at Sentinel Spartans (Varsity) on Friday.
FRENCHTOWN 19 STEVENSVILLE 6*
Frenchtown Varsity Broncs Storm Back To Defeat Stevensville Varsity Yellowjackets
April 7, 2026 vs. Stevensville Varsity Yellowjackets
Frenchtown Varsity Broncs trailed by as many as four, but came back to defeat Stevensville Varsity Yellowjackets on Tuesday at Frenchtown, 19-6.
Frenchtown Varsity Broncs scored 17 runs in the fourth inning on the way to victory. Gibbs singled, scoring two runs, Rodoni drew a walk, scoring one run, Klimpel drew a walk, scoring one run, Nowlen singled, scoring two runs, Rodoni hit a sacrifice fly, scoring two runs, Gibbs singled, scoring two runs, Mickey singled, scoring one run, Klimpel singled, scoring two runs, Rodoni tripled, scoring three runs, and a wild pitch scored one run.
An error put Stevensville Varsity Yellowjackets on the board in the top of the first.
Stevensville Varsity Yellowjackets added to their early lead in the top of the third inning after Guenzler singled down the left field line, Stevensville Varsity Yellowjackets scored on a passed ball, and Miller walked, each scoring one run.
Ayers homered to center field, scoring two runs in the top of the fourth for the Stevensville Varsity Yellowjackets.
Day earned the win for Frenchtown Varsity Broncs. The left-handed pitcher gave up one hit and zero runs over one and one-third innings, striking out one and walking four. Drye took the loss for Stevensville Varsity Yellowjackets. The reliever went one-third of an inning, giving up five runs on three hits, striking out none and walking two. Zetterberg stepped on the hill first for Frenchtown Varsity Broncs. The right-handed pitcher gave up three hits and four runs (three earned) over two and two-thirds innings, striking out four and walking two. Wyant stepped on the mound first for Stevensville Varsity Yellowjackets. The starter surrendered seven hits and eight runs (five earned) over three and one-third innings, striking out four and walking two. Sypolt appeared in relief for Frenchtown Varsity Broncs.
Frenchtown Varsity Broncs collected 13 hits in the game. Mickey, Gibbs, and Nowlen each collected two hits for Frenchtown Varsity Broncs. Klimpel and Rodoni each drove in four runs for Frenchtown Varsity Broncs. Rodoni paced Frenchtown Varsity Broncs with two walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, accumulating seven walks for the game. Gibbs stole two bases. Frenchtown Varsity Broncs stole five bases in the game.
Ayers led Stevensville Varsity Yellowjackets with two runs batted in. The right-handed hitter went 1-for-2 on the day. Guenzler went 2-for-2 at the plate to lead Stevensville Varsity Yellowjackets in hits. Wyant led Stevensville Varsity Yellowjackets with two walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, piling up eight walks for the game.
Frenchtown Varsity Broncs will travel to Florence-Carlton Varsity Falcons 2026 for their next game on Thursday.
BIGFORK 6 POLSON 3*
Polson Varsity Pirates 2026 Falls To Bigfork Varsity Vikings
April 7, 2026 vs. Bigfork Varsity Vikings
Polson Varsity Pirates 2026 could not keep pace with Bigfork Varsity Vikings 6-3 on Tuesday.
Bigfork Varsity Vikings opened the scoring in the third after Campbell doubled, scoring one run.
Polson Varsity Pirates 2026 took the lead, 2-1, in the bottom of the fourth thanks to two errors.
Haggard hit a solo home run to left field in the bottom of the sixth for the Polson Varsity Pirates 2026.
Bigfork Varsity Vikings flipped the game on its head in the top of the seventh, scoring five runs on four hits to take the lead, 6-3. The biggest blow in the inning was an error that drove in two.
Schara earned the win for Bigfork Varsity Vikings. The starting pitcher surrendered four hits and three runs (one earned) over seven innings, striking out five and walking none. Jackson took the loss for Polson Varsity Pirates 2026. The reliever went two innings, surrendering four runs (zero earned) on one hit, striking out four and walking three. Wadsworth stepped on the mound first for Polson Varsity Pirates 2026. The pitcher gave up one hit and one run over four innings, striking out seven and walking five.
Haggard went 1-for-3 at the plate and led the team with one run batted in. Jackson went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead Polson Varsity Pirates 2026 in hits. Polson Varsity Pirates 2026 turned two double plays in the game.
Campbell went 2-for-4 at the plate to lead Bigfork Varsity Vikings in hits. Bigfork Varsity Vikings had patience at the plate, collecting eight walks for the game. Hickey, Wiest, and Schara led the team with two walks each. Rodriguez and Wiest each stole multiple bases for Bigfork Varsity Vikings. Bigfork Varsity Vikings stole nine bases in the game.
Polson Varsity Pirates 2026 will travel to Noxon for their next game on Thursday.
STEVENSVILLE V FRENCHTOWN
