On Sunday, April 6, Valley Center High School standouts, including Alex Gillig, competed in an NCAA Division II baseball game for Newman Jets

Jared Newton and Alex Gillig

By North Wichita News

Apr 7, 2025

On Sunday, April 6, three former Valley Center High School standouts, including Alex Gillig, DJ Michaud and Jared Newton’s current college team, the Newman Jets, lost 5-1 in their NCAA Division II baseball game against the Pittsburg State Gorillas.

The game took place at McCarthy Field. This was their third matchup against the Gorillas this season.

The Jets’ next game is scheduled for Tuesday, April 8 at 11 a.m. at Eck Stadium against Wichita State Shockers.