Mizzou Baseball Recruits

■ MU recruit Myles Smith leads as DC wins another baseball state title (Dearborn Press and Guide)

Smith put the hammer down the rest of the way mowing ‘em down 1-2-3 in the sixth and seventh innings and ending the game by striking out Michael Davey.

Smith allowed five hits in his seven innings of work and neither of the runs West Catholic scored were earned. He walked three and struck out eight.

At the plate, the University of Missouri-bound recruit helped his cause by going 1-for-3 with the pair of RBI.

“Myles has really competed all year for us,” said DeMare, “and this was a great way for him to finish his high school career.

■ Class of '08 turns out great (SuburbanJournals)

Matt Stites is not far off Borman's pace. The hard-throwing right-hander from Jefferson College recently swept up all-America honors, Region 16 Player of the Year notice and the Vikings MVP Award. And before he had time to wrap and store all those awards, he was tabbed in the 33rd round of the MLB first-year player draft by the Chicago Cubs. No final word yet on whether Stites will sign with the Cubs or follow through on plans to join the University of Missouri baseball program.