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This weekend’s championship games at Victory Field feature the state’s most promising high school baseball players, with offensive and pitching leaders ready to make their mark.
The Braves rolled past the Harbor Hawks with a 13-3 score, highlighted by a three-run shot from Mark Quatrani and a relentless fifth-inning attack that featured Lee Ellis’s first CCBL hit and RBI.
Oklahoma, riding a 2‑0 record, will meet Georgia, which stands at 2‑1, in a winner‑takes‑all semifinal on Wednesday night, with a spot in the finals on the line.
The 2026 All-State baseball teams were released on June 9, highlighting a standout performance by the San Luis Valley. Monte Vista High School led with five selections, including three first‑team players, while other valley schools contributed notable honorees and Coach Luke Bradshaw was named Class 2A Coach of the Year.
Top teams from Class A to D in both baseball and softball secured their spots in the upcoming state finals, with several close contests highlighting the competitive spirit of the tournament.
The Indianola baseball team fell to a 5-1 defeat against Valley on Tuesday night, with early hits from Ryan Stedman, Alec McClinton and Max Anderson setting the tone for a decisive conference clash.
The Twin Cedars softball team secured a decisive 11-1 victory over Diagonal, driven by strong hitting and pitching. In contrast, the baseball team fell 11-5 to Charlton, prompting a look at standout individual efforts.
Roland‑Story High School's baseball team is having an outstanding season, with a 21‑1 record and a dominant performance in their recent doubleheader against Nevada. The team's success is attributed to their strong offense, led by players like Georgius and Frey, and a deep pitching staff. They are currently ranked No. 2 in Class 2A and are contenders for the Heart of Iowa Conference title and the state tournament.
The memory of a single 'ball' call that turned a perfect game into a home run still shapes how I view the sport, especially as Major League Baseball adopts automated strike zones.
The Pleasantville baseball squad rolled past Van Meter 11‑0, improving to 17‑1, while the softball team dropped a 12‑2 decision, leaving their record at 6‑7.
Junior pitcher Carter Lehrman tossed a complete game with eight strikeouts, while Landry Rausch's fifth-inning double brought home the only run in a 1-0 win over Knoxville. Newton now stands at 10-10 and prepares to host Pella, streamed live on KRLS2 and KRLS3.
The Knoxville Baseball Squad suffered a 1-0 defeat against Newton, hampered by a lone run in the fifth inning and limited offensive firepower
The Bloomington South baseball team is one win away from a state title, having navigated a demanding schedule, tight games, and a storied program history to reach the final at Victory Field.
Georgia secured a 2‑0 victory over Texas on June 16, 2026, at Charles Schwab Field, highlighted by a fifth‑inning double from Tre Phelps and a seventh‑inning sacrifice fly by Rylan Lujo.
The Rams have posted a 21‑1 record, boast the most potent offense in Class 2A and are chasing their first state tournament appearance since 2015.
During a pivotal College World Series matchup, Oklahoma’s baseball coach Skip Johnson found an unexpected chorus of encouragement from within the university’s athletic hierarchy. The presence of fellow coaches Porter Moser and Brent Venables in the stands turned a routine game into a vivid illustration of solidarity among OU’s sports leaders.
Eli Blair, a left‑handed pitcher from J.R. Arnold High in Panama City Beach, announced his move to the transfer portal on Monday, joining several other Florida players seeking new opportunities.
Florida’s rising sophomore left‑hander Eli Blair announced his transfer on Monday, joining a wave of southpaws exiting the program while the team welcomes new talent ahead of the next season.
The Eagles, riding a 23‑5 record, will meet Kouts in the IHSAA Class 1A state championship at Victory Field on June 19, a matchup that tests their resilience and unity.
The 2026 Journal Star all‑area baseball team celebrates the top Peoria‑area players, led by RJ Duncheon’s historic season and a roster of standout performers.
Fresh from a high‑profile introduction that featured a helicopter and fireworks, Coach Kevin Schnall details his blueprint for revitalizing the Gamecocks program.
A doubleheader at Renner saw Post 307 triumph in a close first game thanks to Sam Donohoe's solo home run, while the Brookings Bandits answered with an 8-1 victory in the nightcap.
The recent National Program Invitational in Georgia gathered the nation’s top high school prospects, delivering power displays, pitching highlights, and early draft buzz.
Coach Jorge Fonseca, 34, was killed in a Birmingham barbershop; his friend recalls his impact on youth baseball.