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Pearl River Central Baseball Team Secures Spot in 2026 MHSAA 5A State Championship

Pearl River Central's baseball squad has turned a brush with elimination into a historic run, securing a place in the 2026 MHSAA 5A State Championship game. The team sealed the achievement by outscoring George County 18‑6 in the final two contests of the season, marking their first state‑title appearance in almost ten years. Guided by Head Coach Buddy Turnage's philosophy of focusing on the present game, the team blends unity and escape to chase a title that would validate their hard work and uplift the community.

May 19, 2026

Iowa High School Baseball Rankings Unveiled as Season Kicks Off

Rankings from High School On SI and the Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association highlight Sioux City East, MOC‑Floyd Valley, Pleasantville and Martensdale‑St. Marys as class leaders, with state tournaments scheduled for July 20‑24 in Cedar Rapids and Carroll.

May 19, 2026

MHSAA Baseball State Tournament Set for May 19‑23 at Trustmark Park

The 2026 Mississippi High School Athletic Association baseball state tournament will run from May 19 to May 23, featuring seven teams across classes 1A‑7A at Trustmark Park in Pearl, Mississippi. The opening Class 4A game between Poplarville and Mooreville is scheduled for 10 a.m. on May 19, with all games streamed on the NFHS Network for $79.99 annually and tickets available for $15 per person. Radio coverage will be provided on ESPN Radio 105.9 FM and Mississippi Public Broadcasting.

May 19, 2026

Mississippi State Eyes SEC Tournament Showdown

The Bulldogs will meet their SEC rivals on May 20 at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium, aiming to extend a season marked by strong hitting, dominant pitching and a historic edge over their opponents.

May 19, 2026

Penn Baseball Falls in Ivy League Tournament Finals

The Quakers entered the Ivy League tournament as the No. 2 seed but were eliminated after back‑to‑back losses to Brown and Columbia, concluding a campaign marked by senior leadership and a late‑inning collapse.

May 19, 2026

Texas Baseball Secures Top Seed Ahead of Postseason

Texas swept Missouri to lock in the No. 2 seed in the SEC Tournament and a top‑eight national seed, with Casey Borba’s surge and an injury‑tested infield underscoring a timely peak for the Longhorns.

May 19, 2026