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Payton Baxter, former Decatur Central High School standout, played on Friday, February 23 in NCAA Division II game

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McKendree Bearcats Coach Heather Tarter (2024) | McKendree Bearcats

McKendree Bearcats Coach Heather Tarter (2024) | McKendree Bearcats

On Friday, February 23, former Decatur Central High School standout Payton Baxter’s current college team, the McKendree Bearcats, won 6-1 in their NCAA Division II game against the Trevecca Nazarene Trojans.

The game took place in Evansville, Indiana. This was their first matchup against the Trevecca Nazarene Trojans this season.

The Bearcats’ next game is scheduled for Saturday, February 24 at 12 p.m. in Evansville, Indiana against Lincoln Blue Tigers.

Name: Payton Baxter
Position: Utility Player and Catcher
Hometown: Indianapolis
Height: 5′9″

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