Local small schools shine in final regular-season baseball poll

Four schools from Southeast Missouri are among the top 10 in the state in Class 2, according to the new MHSBCA poll released Saturday.

The rankings were released by the coaches' group less than 24 hours before many schools across the state begin district tournaments Saturday.

In Class 2, West County (fourth), Clearwater (fifth), Twin Rivers (ninth) and Scott City (10th) fill spots.

Southeast Missouri teams also fare well in Class 1: Oran is No. 4 and Valle No. 6, while Cooter, Saxony Lutheran and Winona all received votes and finished outside the top 10.

No teams ranked in the Class 3 or Class 4 top 10, although Festus received votes in Class 3.