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Regional high school and college baseball roundup Friday

PUBLISHED Apr 16, 2026, 6:28 AM ET

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Champaign, Illinois — Champaign Central's Will Ciciora threw a complete-game shutout Wednesday to lift the Maroons to a 1-0 Big 12 victory as Ben McDaniel delivered the lone RBI; across April 16–17 multiple high school teams in Wisconsin and college programs in Tennessee recorded notable wins and standout pitching performances. This week those results changed team records and immediate momentum: Notre Dame rallied for a 14-10 Fox River Classic win on Thursday, Hortonville and De Pere posted key Friday victories, and The Citadel staged an eight-run seventh inning to beat ETSU on April 17; coaches and rosters now prepare for upcoming conference matchups and postseason positioning.

By Daniel Hayes | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Wednesday (mid-April): Champaign Central defeats Peoria Richwoods 1-0; Ciciora records complete-game shutout.
Thursday April 16: Notre Dame defeats Bay Port 14-10 in Fox River Classic Conference action.
Friday April 17: Hortonville, De Pere, Bay Port, and other Wisconsin high school teams post victories.
April 17: The Citadel rallies for eight runs in seventh inning to beat ETSU 11-8 at Thomas Stadium.
April 17: Clemson upends No. 9 Virginia (reported), affecting college rankings and conference narratives.

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Who Benefited

Local high school and college baseball and softball programs, players and coaches benefited through wins, improved records, and standout individual performances that will influence conference standings and player recognition.