Columbus East High School standouts Chase Zapfe and Evan Balzer’s college team lost in NCAA Division III baseball game on Monday, April 7

Evan Balzer and Chase Zapfe

By Columbus Standard

Apr 8, 2025

On Monday, April 7, former Columbus East High School standouts Chase Zapfe and Evan Balzer’s current college team, the Franklin Grizzlies, lost 13-4 in their NCAA Division III baseball game against the Manchester Spartans.

The game took place at John P. McDowell Field. This was their third matchup against the Spartans this season.

The Grizzlies’ next game is scheduled for Saturday, April 12 at 12 p.m. at John P. McDowell Field against Transylvania Pioneers.

Chase Zapfe

Utility player

Sophomore

6′1″

Evan Balzer

Outfielder

Freshman

5′11″

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