Pair of barrels today from LHH OF Jake Ottensmeier (Highland, 2024) - a hard LD to 3B & this 2B deep into the RCF gap. 👇 Short, compact LH swing with all fields feel. True CF, natural athlete. Eastern Illinois signee.

Jake Ottensmeier drove in four runs on 2 hits, including a grand slam to lead Highland to a 15-1 win over Alton today. Deklan Riggs struck out 7 and held Alton to one hit over 6 innings for the win. Knebel, Riggs, Stone, and Munie all had 2 RBIs in the victory.

The Bulldogs defeated Jerseyville 8-2 today at Busch Stadium. Deklan Riggs struck out 6 in 3 innings on the mound. Braxdon Decker had 2 hits and an RBI in the victory. Zane Korte and Alex Howard each had a hit and an RBI. The Bulldogs moved to 20-1-1 on the season.

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Chase Knebel one hit Civic Memorial in a 5 inning, 10-0 conference win today in Bethalto. Garrin Stone led the Bulldogs with 3 hits and 5 RBIs. Braxdon Decker added 3 hits and 3 RBIs and Jake Ottensmeier had a hit and 2 RBIs in the victory. Highland moves to 21-1-1.

First outing of the year, fastball has been up to 89 in the pen. High ceiling guy!!!

The Bulldogs captured a Regional Championship today with a 3-0 win vs. Waterloo. Chase Knebel struck out 7 and held Waterloo to 3 hits. Jake Ottensmeier, Deklan Riggs, and Knebel each with a hit and an RBI. Bircher added two hits. Sectional on Wednesday at Triad H.S. Let's GO!

Sectional champs!! Chase Knebel held Mascoutah to 6 hits and 2 runs in a complete game on the mound. Seven Bulldogs with hits in the win. Knebel and Riggs with a hit and an RBI. Highland will play in the Super-Sectional at 6 p.m. Monday at Millikin Univ. in Decatur.

Trent Clemons rights ship to help Highland reach Class 3A state tournament dlvr.it/T7ny4x

Two barrels for RHP/OF Braxdon Decker (Prep Baseball Illinois, 2025) today. Launched a no doubt HR to LF in his first AB, barrels one the other way here. Has been up to 87 on the mound in previous looks with + arm speed. 6-foot-2, 160-pounds. #KCSummerChamps | Gateway Bruins

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‘25 Braxdon Decker (Braxdon Decker) provided a unique look. Lean, 6’2” frame. Low-slot slinger w/ 4’6” release height, sprayed it around today but intriguing operation nonetheless. @PBR_Uncommitted arm out of Prep Baseball Illinois FB 85-89 (17” to 21” of HZB) SL 70-73 #17uABC

‼️‼️‼️ One of the higher ceiling ‘25 arms in Southern IL

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RHP Braxdon Decker (Highland, 2025) commits to Eastern Illinois. Decker is currently ranked No. 75 in Illinois' 2025 class. (EIU Baseball | HHS Baseball) 👤: loom.ly/QExIo0I

Congrats to these 2 on their recent commitments! Both of these guys were instrumental in Highland’s state tourney run this spring and have been a big part of our program. Both are great young men with really high upside. Proud of both of them! Chase Knebel Braxdon Decker

I’m excited to announce I will be continuing my academic and athletic career at Quincy University. I’d like to thank my Family, Coaches, and Teammates for all the sacrifices they’ve made throughout the years. #GoHawks Quincy University Baseball Matt Schissel HHS Baseball Gateway Bruins

🖌𝙎𝙄𝙂𝙉𝙀𝘿 It’s official! Help us welcome 𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐗𝐃𝐎𝐍 𝐃𝐄𝐂𝐊𝐄𝐑 to the PANTHER FAMILY! Braxdon Decker | #RollThers

Highly impressive look here through 3️⃣ at RHP Braxdon Decker (2025; Eastern Illinois). Loose, easy, and free mover with all sorts of upside. Up to 91 early, pitching in the upper-80s with a 73-74 mph CB. Eastern Illinois commit. Braxdon Decker | ScoutConnect