Payton Baxter, former Decatur Central High School standout, played on Sunday, February 18 in NCAA Division II game

McKendree Bearcats Coach Heather Tarter (2024) | McKendree Bearcats

By Metro East Sun

Feb 18, 2024

On Sunday, February 18, former Decatur Central High School standout Payton Baxter’s current college team, the McKendree Bearcats, won 1-0 in their NCAA Division II game against the Thomas More Saints.

The game took place in Smyrna, Tennessee. This was their first matchup against the Thomas More Saints this season.

The Bearcats’ next game is scheduled for Sunday, February 18 at 12:15 p.m. in Smyrna, Tennessee against Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers.

Name: Payton Baxter

Position: Utility Player and Catcher

Hometown: Indianapolis

Height: 5′9″

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