Hickman baseball takes down Tolton in final regular-season matchup

May 17, 2026 - 11:29

Intracity rivals Hickman and Tolton squared off for the last time in the regular season, with both teams looking to build momentum heading into the postseason. When the final out was recorded, it was Hickman that came out on top, defeating the Trailblazers by a score of 6-3.

The game was a tight contest from the first pitch, with both sides showing strong defensive play early on. Hickman managed to break through in the middle innings, stringing together key hits and taking advantage of a few Tolton miscues. The Kewpies built a lead that proved just enough to hold off a late rally from the Trailblazers.

Tolton fought back in the later frames, putting runners on base and threatening to tie the game. But Hickman's pitching staff held firm, recording the final outs with runners in scoring position. The win gives Hickman a boost of confidence as they prepare for the district tournament, while Tolton will look to tighten up their execution after a hard-fought loss.

Both teams now turn their full attention to the playoffs, where a fresh start awaits. For Hickman, the victory over a familiar opponent provides a positive note to close out the regular schedule.