Columbus East High School standouts Chase Zapfe and Evan Balzer’s college team won in NCAA Division III baseball game on Saturday, April 12

Evan Balzer and Chase Zapfe

By Columbus Standard

Apr 13, 2025

On Saturday, April 12, former Columbus East High School standouts Chase Zapfe and Evan Balzer’s current college team, the Franklin Grizzlies, won 12-2 in their NCAA Division III baseball game against the Transylvania Pioneers.

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

The Grizzlies’ next game is scheduled for Saturday, April 12 at 2:40 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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