Thursday’s top performers in high school sports

BASEBALL

Drew Gray, Belleville East

In the Lancers’ 7-1 win over Madison East (Wisconsin), Gray scored two runs, drove in two and stole four bases. Belleville East has a 6-3 overall record.

Mark Branz and Cole Buckner, Gibault

The duo from Gibault scored two runs apiece with Branz picking up two RBIs and Buckner knocking in one as the Hawks shut out Red Bud 10-0. Gibault is undefeated with an 8-0 record.

Philip Reinhardt and Logan Seidler, Valmeyer

In Valmeyer’s 10-2 victory over Dupo on Thursday night, Reinhardt and Seidler scored a team high two runs apiece. The Pirates have a season record of 6-5.

SOFTBALL

Lynna Fischer and Abby Sullivan, Alton

The sophomore duo led the way for the Redbirds, each with a home run in Alton’s 4-1 win over O’Fallon. Fischer had three total RBIs. Alton has a record of 6-2.

Claire Marlen, Belleville West

Marlen’s hree runs scored helped to propel the Maroons past rival Belleville East 9-6 on Thursday. Belleville West has a record of 4-3.

Erica Schomaker, Central

Schomaker’s three runs were a team high and helped Central top Wesclin 18-3.

This story was originally published March 28, 2019 at 10:33 PM.