Columbus East High School

On a rain-filled Thursday evening under the lights at Olympians Field, the Columbus East baseball team delivered a steady, composed performance in a 12-2 win over the Decatur Central Hawks. The game ended after five innings via the mercy rule, with the Olympians taking control in the middle innings and never looking back. Game Summary Decatur Central | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | R | H | E | |----------------|---|---|---|---|---|----|----|----| | Columbus East | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 0 | Columbus East opened the scoring with two runs in the second and blew the game open with an eight-run fourth inning. Two more in the fifth put the game out of reach. Key Performers Jackson Watkins (Sr): Went 1-for-1 with 2 RBIs and 2 runs scored and 3 BB's, providing key production in limited at-bats. Logan Warren (Sr): Collected a double, finishing 1-for-3 with 1 RBI and 1 run scored. JD Rotert: 3 BB's AJ Tindell: single The Olympians handled the wet conditions well, committing no errors and keeping things under control defensively. While the weather made for a damp and challenging night, Columbus East stayed focused and executed efficiently. It was a solid team win that gives the group something to build on as the season progresses. For the full box score and more details, [click here](https://www.maxpreps.com/games/4-3-2025/baseball-25/columbus-east-vs-decatur-central.htm?c=-YIBnrfJMEGA2uL64XeX1A#tab=box-score&schoolid=).