The latest round of the University Interscholastic League baseball playoffs has seen four Central Texas programs punch their tickets to the regional finals.
Key Highlights from the Series
Dripping Springs rode a potent offensive display, with Jake Pardue delivering two RBIs and a pair of doubles in a 2‑for‑4 effort, while Cade Sanders added a walk and two runs driven in. The team also benefited from RBI singles by Sam Branyon, Jason Steele, Cruz McBride, Bobby Wilkinson and Nixon Badilla, helping to pull away in the decisive game.
Rouse showcased pitching dominance when Jack Doss threw a one‑hit shutout, striking out eight batters and allowing just a single hit. Mason Gonzalez went 3‑for‑4 with an RBI, and Liam Mongold contributed a walk and two runs scored, supporting the effort.
Cedar Park’s ace Dominic Naylor was equally impressive, fanning eight batters over five‑and‑two‑thirds innings, while reliever Kayaan Kotharia tossed eleven‑thirds of scoreless work. Cooper Camacho and Brandon Washburn each collected two hits to spark the Timberwolves.
Liberty Hill completed its comeback with a clutch RBI single from Brady Gage in the sixth inning that broke a 2‑2 tie, followed by run‑scoring doubles from Caleb Calvert and Journey Lowery. Jordan Andrews earned the win with five‑and‑one‑third innings of five‑strikeout work, and Carson Sharp closed out the game for the save.
The regional finals now await these squads, promising matchups that will test the depth and resilience of each team as they chase a state tournament berth.