NH High School Baseball Playoffs: Upsets and Advancing Teams
Dover, Portsmouth, Spaulding and Goffstown each saw surprising wins, with standout pitching performances shaping the next round
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Dover, Portsmouth, Spaulding and Goffstown each saw surprising wins, with standout pitching performances shaping the next round

The Cavaliers completed a perfect 5‑0 tournament run, highlighted by an 8‑5 championship victory over Blinn, driven by coach Eric Horner’s strategy and player confidence.

Students at Grant High School say they heard racial slurs during a playoff game against Central Catholic, prompting a complaint to the OSAA and a call for greater respect in school sports.

The Grand Rapids baseball squad has captured six straight section titles and ten consecutive playoff victories, but the chase for a first state championship continues as they prepare for the tournament in Chaska.

This week's Closer Report highlights dominant relievers, injury comebacks, and the upcoming return of MLB to NBC and Peacock
Northwestern Tigers clinched the WIAA Division 3 regional title with a 7-3 win over Boyceville, thanks to Tysen Teal’s solo homer and Anthony Calore’s two‑RBI single, and now face St. Croix Falls in the sectional semifinals.

A recent ceremony highlighted the donation of a state‑of‑the‑art scoreboard, underscoring community commitment to high school athletics.

From a surprise regional sweep to a showdown with West Virginia, Cal Poly's unlikely journey captures national attention.

USC's baseball squad opens a best‑of‑three Super Regional against North Carolina on Friday, June 5, with the winner advancing toward the College World Series. Key performances from Augie Lopez, Grant Govel and Mason Edwards underscore the team's recent dominance.

The 2026 season's bullpen battles showcase career‑high strikeout rates, injury comebacks, and a major media partnership that will bring MLB back to network television.

Transfer portal activity highlights Durst’s move from Arizona State and the ripple effects on Nevada’s baseball squad

The Prep Baseball Missouri staff has unveiled the finalists for its 2026 Player of the Year award, highlighting a mix of offensive power and pitching excellence among Missouri's elite high school baseball players.

In a tightly contested Orange County Baseball All-Star Game, the South team extended its winning streak to four years with a 3-1 triumph over the North. MVP Justin Lopez drove in two runs and showcased a double, a sacrifice fly, and a single, while the event paid tribute to four retired coaches with over 2,500 combined wins.

Keenan Dolan, a senior at Bishop Manogue High School, has been named the 2026 Gatorade Nevada Baseball Player of the Year, recognizing his on‑field dominance, academic achievement and community service.

Alabama will welcome St. Johns in a best‑of‑three series that decides a College World Series berth, with the first game set for Saturday night at 8 p.m. CT.

A 17‑year‑old graduate’s dive into a backyard pool left him with serious injuries, sparking a legal battle that highlights concerns about underage drinking and property liability in suburban Phoenix.
Thrilling nine‑inning contests saw Williamsville, Pleasant Plains, Routt, Lexington, Tremont, Pawnee, Nokomis and Mascoutah advance to the sectional championship games.

With a 23‑12 record and a top‑10 coaches’ poll ranking, the Greater Beckley Crusaders prepare to face Gilmer County in a rematch as they chase a deep run in the state baseball tournament.
Both Sacred Heart-Griffin and Chatham Glenwood held early leads but could not sustain them, resulting in defeats that set up a championship showdown between Normal U-High and Champaign Central.

Despite a 5-1 defeat to Monmouth United, the Brown County baseball squad finished a historic season crowned by a regional championship, with Coach Jared Hoots lauding the players' effort and the lessons they will carry forward.

The Alabama Crimson Tide will welcome the St. Johns Red Storm to Tuscaloosa this weekend in a best‑of‑three Super Regional that could send one of them to the College World Series in Omaha. With the Tide favored but the Storm on an eight‑game winning streak, the matchup promises drama, star power and a potential turning point for both programs.

The Colorado Mesa University baseball team finished the season atop the national rankings with a 53‑win campaign, matching the school’s all‑time victory mark. The achievement was underscored by seven All‑American selections, each highlighting dominant performances on the mound and at the plate.

Wednesday's regional semifinal round saw several Michigan high school baseball programs clinch victories, setting up a slate of regional final matchups. Meanwhile, three area teams saw their campaigns conclude.

Wednesday's regional baseball matchups saw Marathon, Mosinee, Stratford and others clinch spots in the next round, with standout performances and extra‑inning drama.