Jefferson slips past Valley Park in sectional thriller with 4-run rally in 7th inning

Steve Overbey | Post-Dispatch
May 26, 2026
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Jefferson vs. Valley Park — Jefferson celebrates after a Class 3 baseball sectional victory over Valley Park on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Valley Park High School in Valley Park, Mo.
Paul Halfacre, St. Louis Post-Dispatch

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Steve Overbey | Post-Dispatch

VALLEY PARK — Jefferson High sophomore Jack Klump has won the award before.

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