South Central knocked off 10th ranked Edwards County in Albion 8-4. Callaway Smith was the winning pitcher going 6 innings allowing 4 runs, 1 earned. Trevan Sidwell worked a clean 7th inning for the save. Colton Smith went 2-4 with a double and 4 RBI. Brody Markley drove in 2 with RBI also from Coen West and Zane Montes. SC will host Sectionals this week.
Also in 1a, Windsor/Stew-Stras beat Neoga at Casey 4-1 and will advance to take on South Central in their sectional semifinal. Altamont beat North Clay in Louisville 1-0.
In 2a regional title games, Roxana got a 16-strikeout no-hitter from Mason Crump in their 4-0 win over Althoff to win the Carlyle Regional. Columbia won at home beating Breese Central for the 3rd time this year 3-1. St Anthony beat Newton 8-2 at Marshall, Nashville at home beat Red Bud 12-3,TTown won at home over Flora 6-1.
The 3a regionals open today. Carbondale will host Herrin, Olney plays at Charleston.