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Class 3 baseball quarterfinal: Scott City 4, Jefferson 3 (8)
Jefferson students mimic the “Tarp’s Off†frenzy. Scott City defeated Jefferson City 4-3 in eight innings in a Class 3 quarterfinal game at Jefferson High School in Festus on Thursday May 28, 2026.
Jefferson centerfielder Evan Botkin, right, snags a Scott City hit as left fielder Bo Davis looks on. Scott City defeated Jefferson City 4-3 in eight innings in a Class 3 quarterfinal game at Jefferson High School in Festus on Thursday May 28, 2026.
Braedon Walton pitches in relief late in the game for Scott City. Scott City defeated Jefferson City 4-3 in eight innings in a Class 3 quarterfinal game at Jefferson High School in Festus on Thursday May 28, 2026.
Jefferson’s Bo Davis scores in the fifth inning. Scott City defeated Jefferson City 4-3 in eight innings in a Class 3 quarterfinal game at Jefferson High School in Festus on Thursday May 28, 2026.
Jefferson’s Jack Klump reacts after they lost to Scott City 4-3 in eight innings in a Class 3 quarterfinal game at Jefferson High School in Festus on Thursday May 28, 2026.
Jefferson’s Matt Wood reacts after they lost to Scott City 4-3 in eight innings in a Class 3 quarterfinal game at Jefferson High School in Festus on Thursday May 28, 2026.
Jefferson’s Parker Taylor begins his slide to third base as Scott City’s Jackson Gloth waits on the throw. Scott City defeated Jefferson City 4-3 in eight innings in a Class 3 quarterfinal game at Jefferson High School in Festus on Thursday May 28, 2026.
Jefferson relief pitcher Bryce Rogers catches the ball late in the game. Scott City defeated Jefferson City 4-3 in eight innings in a Class 3 quarterfinal game at Jefferson High School in Festus on Thursday May 28, 2026.
Scott City players celebrate their victory after they defeated Jefferson City 4-3 in eight innings in a Class 3 quarterfinal game at Jefferson High School in Festus on Thursday May 28, 2026.
Jefferson’s Parker Taylor, left, is congratulated by teammate Jack Klump after Parker Taylor scored on a suicide squeeze play in the fifth inning. Scott City defeated Jefferson City 4-3 in eight innings in a Class 3 quarterfinal game at Jefferson High School in Festus on Thursday May 28, 2026.
Jefferson player Parker Taylor (right) crosses home plate to score in the fifth inning on a suicide squeeze play as teammate Blake Hampton runs to first base. Scott City defeated Jefferson City 4-3 in eight innings in a Class 3 quarterfinal game at Jefferson High School in Festus on Thursday May 28, 2026.
Jefferson’s Blake Hampton catches the ball just before putting a tag on a Scott City baserunner. Scott City defeated Jefferson City 4-3 in eight innings in a Class 3 quarterfinal game at Jefferson High School in Festus on Thursday May 28, 2026.
Jefferson’s Matt Wood catches a ball hit directly to him. Scott City defeated Jefferson City 4-3 in eight innings in a Class 3 quarterfinal game at Jefferson High School in Festus on Thursday May 28, 2026.
Jefferson’s Matt Wood catches a ball hit directly to him. Scott City defeated Jefferson City 4-3 in eight innings in a Class 3 quarterfinal game at Jefferson High School in Festus on Thursday May 28, 2026.
Jefferson outfielder Oliver Klump chases a Scott City hit to the fence. Scott City defeated Jefferson City 4-3 in eight innings in a Class 3 quarterfinal game at Jefferson High School in Festus on Thursday May 28, 2026.
Scott City baserunner Christopher Graff is out at second base as Jefferson second baseman Blake Hampton puts the tag on him. Scott City defeated Jefferson City 4-3 in eight innings in a Class 3 quarterfinal game at Jefferson High School in Festus on Thursday May 28, 2026.
Jefferson’s Bo Davis begins his slide into third base as Scott City’s KadenLowery waits on the ball. Scott City defeated Jefferson City 4-3 in eight innings in a Class 3 quarterfinal game at Jefferson High School in Festus on Thursday May 28, 2026.
Jefferson catcher Parker Taylor pulls of his mask as he moves to the backstop for a popup. Scott City defeated Jefferson City 4-3 in eight innings in a Class 3 quarterfinal game at Jefferson High School in Festus on Thursday May 28, 2026.
Scott City starting pitcher Lane Miller throw early in the game. Scott City defeated Jefferson City 4-3 in eight innings in a Class 3 quarterfinal game at Jefferson High School in Festus on Thursday May 28, 2026.
Jefferson starting pitcher Landon Taylor throws early in the game. Scott City defeated Jefferson City 4-3 in eight innings in a Class 3 quarterfinal game at Jefferson High School in Festus on Thursday May 28, 2026.
Jefferson’s Matt Wood (8) reacts after he beat the throw to first base as Scott City’s Tyson Proctor reaches for the ball. Scott City defeated Jefferson City 4-3 in eight innings in a Class 3 quarterfinal game at Jefferson High School in Festus on Thursday May 28, 2026.
Jefferson’s Sam Cook dives safely back to first base to void a pickoff throw to Scott City first baseman Tyson Proctor. Scott City defeated Jefferson City 4-3 in eight innings in a Class 3 quarterfinal game at Jefferson High School in Festus on Thursday May 28, 2026.
Jefferson’s Bo Davis is safe at third base as Scott City’s KadenLowery waits on the ball. Scott City defeated Jefferson City 4-3 in eight innings in a Class 3 quarterfinal game at Jefferson High School in Festus on Thursday May 28, 2026.
Jefferson’s Matt Wood dives safely back to first base to avoid the pickoff throw to Scott Citys first baseman Tyson Proctor. Scott City defeated Jefferson City 4-3 in eight innings in a Class 3 quarterfinal game at Jefferson High School in Festus on Thursday May 28, 2026.
Scott City’s Leyton Hanback slides safely into second base as Jefferson’s Blake Hampton tries to put the tag on him. Scott City defeated Jefferson City 4-3 in eight innings in a Class 3 quarterfinal game at Jefferson High School in Festus on Thursday May 28, 2026.
Jefferson’s Bo Davis races to second base. Scott City defeated Jefferson City 4-3 in eight innings in a Class 3 quarterfinal game at Jefferson High School in Festus on Thursday May 28, 2026.
Jefferson’s Sam Cook catches an infield fly ball. Scott City defeated Jefferson City 4-3 in eight innings in a Class 3 quarterfinal game at Jefferson High School in Festus on Thursday May 28, 2026.

