Chase Zapfe and Evan Balzer, former Columbus East High School standouts, played on Saturday, March 22 in NCAA Division III baseball game

Evan Balzer and Chase Zapfe

By Columbus Standard

Mar 23, 2025

On Saturday, March 22, former Columbus East High School standouts Chase Zapfe and Evan Balzer’s current college team, the Franklin Grizzlies, won 10-8 in their NCAA Division III baseball game against the Hanover Panthers.

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

The Grizzlies’ next game is scheduled for Monday, March 24 at 12 p.m. at Midland Field against Mount St. Joseph Mountain Lions.

Chase Zapfe

Utility player

Sophomore

6′1″

Evan Balzer

Outfielder

Freshman

5′11″

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