The 2026 Colorado High School Activities Association baseball state championships opened with a flurry of unexpected results, as three lower‑seeded teams turned the bracket upside down on Tuesday.
Pueblo County, the fourth seed, began its run by shutting out Grand Junction 2‑0 before delivering a decisive 6‑1 victory over top‑seeded Palisade, a performance that propelled the team into the semifinals.
In the other upset, Holy Family knocked off No. 2 Durango 10‑6, adding another surprise to a day that saw several favorites fall.
Semifinal Matchups Take Shape
Saturday’s slate includes consolation games before the 2:30 p.m. semifinal, while the championship game is slated for 10 a.m. on Saturday, with a possible rematch to follow at 2:30 p.m. next weekend at the Air Force Academy.