Thatβs a winner! Shells are Regional Champions! 6-5 in extras over Litchfield.
Bradley Herrin was outstanding in relief, holding Litchfield scoreless over the final three innings to give Roxana a chance. In the bottom of the eighth, Sean Maberry delivered the game-winning RBI single to send the Shells to a Regional Championship.
Shells are (24-8) and will play Wednesday @ 4:30 vs Williamsville at Pleasant Plains High School.
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Regional Championship Update:
Middle of the 7th Inning
Herrin was outstanding in the top half of the 7th.
He opened the inning with a called third strike, recorded his second strikeout of the frame later in the inning, and worked around a two-out single by Litchfieldβs No. 9 hitter. Herrin finished the inning with another backwards K to keep the game tied.
π₯ Roxana 5
π₯ Litchfield 5
We head to the bottom of the 7th with the Regional Championship still hanging in the balance.
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Regional Championship Update:
Middle of the 6th Inning
Litchfieldβs leadoff hitter reached with a single, but the Shells responded in a big way.
After electing not to sacrifice the runner into scoring position, Litchfield hit into a momentum -killing double play. Brad Herron then finished off the inning with a strikeout to keep the game deadlocked.
π₯ Roxana 5
π₯ Litchfield 5
We head to the bottom of the 6th with the Regional Championship still up for grabs.
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Regional Championship Update:
End of 4th Inning
The Shells play some outstanding small ball to extend their lead.
Dalton Carriker reaches on a perfectly placed push bunt, steals second, and scores on a hit-and-run RBI single by Nick Miles.
Litchfieldβs first baseman made a tremendous over-the-shoulder catch to prevent further damage, but Roxana adds another run to the board.
After four innings:
π₯ Roxana 5
π₯ Litchfield 1
The Shells lead by four as we head to the 5th inning.
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Regional Championship Update:
End of 2nd Inning
The Shells add another run to the board on an RBI double by Nick Miles and continue to build their lead.
After two innings:
π₯ Roxana 3
π₯ Litchfield 0
We head to the 3rd inning with the Shells in control.
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Regional Championship Update:
End of 1st Inning
The Shells capitalize on a pair of singles and manufacture two runs to take the early lead!
Crump helps his own cause at the plate with 2 RBIs, and after working out of trouble in the bottom half of the inning, Roxana is in front.
End 1st
π₯ Roxana 2β¨π₯ Litchfield 0
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Excited to join our amazing student representatives at this yearβs RiverBend Growth Association Chamber Choice Awards at @lewisandclarkcc
Shoutout to our schoolβs sponsor, Midwest Members Credit Union for their continued support! #GoShells@RHS_Shells
The Roxana Shells have a new strikeout leader!!! Mason broke the strikeout record today previously held by Logan Reardon at 235. Mason recorded his 236th strikeout in the top of 5th inning today. Mason also tied the school record for career wins with 19! Congratulations Mason!!
A record-setting Class of 2026! This great group of graduates was defined by achievement, fueled by promise, and filled with hope. Sundayβs ceremony was a powerful reminder that the future is in very good hands. #ClassOf2026#ProudPrincipal#GoShells#OnceAShellAlwaysAShell
Senior Walk 2026! Great day, taking our graduates on a stroll down memory lane! This week is a district-wide celebration, honoring our students academic achievement & reaching the important milestone of Graduation this Sunday. Great to celebrate Mrs. K. & Mr. Oertle too!
Bio II partnered with Willoughby Farms for a Compost-a-Palooza. Students created and ran interactive stations based on the book Tops and Bottoms by Janet Stevens and provided farm guests with a bag of supplies to share the story and start composting at home. #GoShells
CONGRATULATIONS to our Official Graduation Name Readers as selected by the graduating Senior Class of 2026:
Mr. Jeff Ogle -CTE Teacher
Mr. Adam Miller - RHS Assistant Principal
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So proud of our talented music students! Outstanding performances by our Concert Choir, Vocal Ensemble, Chamber Choir and Cadet, Concert, & Jazz Bands at tonightβs Spring Band & Choir Concert. Shoutout to our directors Mrs. Falloon and Ms. Sabaj π @RoxanaChoir@RHS_Shells