Saturday, March 9: Decatur Central High School standout Payton Baxter’s college team wins to Dominican Chargers

McKendree Bearcats Coach Heather Tarter (2024) | McKendree Bearcats

By Metro East Sun

Mar 9, 2024

On Saturday, March 9, former Decatur Central High School standout Payton Baxter’s current college team, the McKendree Bearcats, won 5-0 in their NCAA Division II game against the Dominican Chargers.

The game took place in Winter Haven, Florida. This was their first matchup against the Dominican Chargers this season.

The Bearcats’ next game is scheduled for Sunday, March 10 at 9 a.m. in Winter Haven, Florida against Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs.

Name: Payton Baxter

Position: Utility Player and Catcher

Hometown: Indianapolis

Height: 5′9″

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