A Season of Promise
The 2026 NCAA Marshall Regional Final ended in heartbreak for the Concordia Texas Tornados, who fell 13-9 to East Texas Baptist on a humid Thursday night.
East Texas Baptist exploded out of the gate, plating six runs in the bottom of the first inning before the Tornados could settle into a rhythm.
Concordia answered with a burst of power in the sixth, as Carson Riley launched a three-run homer and Ty Klaus-Kisamore followed with a two-run shot, narrowing the gap.
Ralph Wallace III provided a steady hand on the mound in relief, while Louis Alonzo and Jake Townsend added RBI singles in the ninth to keep hopes alive.
Key Performances
Carson Riley’s sixth‑inning blast and Ty Klaus-Kisamore’s subsequent homer highlighted a resilient effort, but the six‑run first inning proved decisive.
The Tornados finished the season with a second consecutive 30‑win campaign, underscoring the program’s steady rise under head coach Kalen Clark.
Despite the loss, the team’s chemistry and clutch hitting left a lasting impression on fans and teammates alike.