Kansas High School Baseball - Pittsburg defeats Independence
May 11, 2026: Independence, KS 67301 The crowd at Monday's league battle between the Pittsburg Purple Dragons (Pittsburg, KS) and the host Independence Bulldogs (Independence, KS), saw Pittsburg's baseball team gain a win over Independence by a tally of 8-2.
The Purple Dragons (8-12) will now prepare for their battle against Labette County (Altamont, KS). The Grizzlies enter the Southeast Kansas battle with a 6-14 record. In their last battle, Labette County held off Parsons (Parsons, KS), 20-3, in a league battle.
Next, the Bulldogs face the Parsons Vikings (Parsons, KS) in a Southeast Kansas battle, on Tuesday, May 12. Independence will attempt to upgrade on its 11-9 season record. The Vikings enter the battle with a 3-16 record after their 20-3 league loss to Labette County (Altamont, KS).