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Brock Zimmer, alongside three other former Hopkins High School standouts, played on Sunday, April 13 in NCAA Division II baseball game for Upper Iowa Peacocks

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Gabe Olson and Marcus Champagne

Gabe Olson and Marcus Champagne

On Sunday, April 13, four former Hopkins High School standouts, including Brock Zimmer, Gabe Olson, Marcus Champagne and Paul Safranski’s current college team, the Upper Iowa Peacocks, won 19-11 in their NCAA Division II baseball game against the McKendree Bearcats.

The game took place at Hypes Field. This was their fourth matchup against the Bearcats this season.

The Peacocks’ next game is scheduled for Thursday, April 17 at 2 p.m. at UMSL Baseball Field against UMSL Tritons.

Brock Zimmer
Infielder
Junior
6′2″

Gabe Olson
Pitcher
Junior
6′3″

Marcus Champagne
Pitcher
Sophomore
6′2″

Paul Safranski
Outfielder
Junior
6′1″