On Tuesday, April 8, 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 9, 2025

On Tuesday, April 8, three former Valley Center High School standouts, including Alex Gillig, DJ Michaud and Jared Newton’s current college team, the Newman Jets, lost 14-2 in their NCAA Division II baseball game against the Wichita State Shockers.

The game took place at Eck Stadium. This was their first matchup against the Shockers this season.

The Jets’ next game is scheduled for Friday, April 11 at 3 p.m. at Bearcat Baseball Field against Northwest Missouri State Bearcats.