Columbus East High School standouts Chase Zapfe and Evan Balzer’s college team lost in NCAA Division III baseball game on Wednesday, March 12

Evan Balzer and Chase Zapfe

By Columbus Standard

Mar 13, 2025

On Wednesday, March 12, former Columbus East High School standouts Chase Zapfe and Evan Balzer’s current college team, the Franklin Grizzlies, lost 15-5 in their NCAA Division III baseball game against the Millikin Big Blue.

The game took place at John P. McDowell Field. This was their first matchup against the Big Blue this season.

The Grizzlies’ next game is scheduled for Sunday, March 16 at 1 p.m. at John P. McDowell Field against Albion Britons.

Chase Zapfe

Utility player

Sophomore

6′1″

Evan Balzer

Outfielder

Freshman

5′11″

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