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Despite a losing regular season, the Lincoln High baseball team rallied to win the state title. Two seniors, Jacob Knowles and Christian Ferguson, drove six hours from the championship game to attend their high school graduation, still wearing their medals.
The University of Pittsburgh has announced its non‑conference schedule, highlighting participation in the Fort Myers Tip‑Off Tournament against Oklahoma, DePaul and Purdue.
Purdue basketball will headline the Fort Myers Tip‑Off in November 2026, entering a Beach Division that includes DePaul, Oklahoma and Pitt, while the program eyes a fifth consecutive multi‑team event win.
Coach Raina Harmon announced the addition of Barbosa, highlighting her scoring pedigree and the program's competitive ethos.
A disciplined small-ball strategy and stellar pitching propel St. Johns Country Day to a 5-0 semifinal win, setting up a championship showdown on May 16.
Brayden Harris and Hunter Rodgers have been the engine behind St. Johns Country Day's march to the FHSAA Class 1A final four, blending elite pitching with a .356 average and a history of power hitting.
Despite a season riddled with injuries, Vero Beach High’s baseball team has rallied to reach the Florida Class 7A state semifinal, where they will meet undefeated Venice High in pursuit of the program’s first title.
The FHSAA Rural Class baseball semifinal pits Union County against Cottondale in Fort Myers. Both teams bring star talent and a chance at a second state championship.
The 2026 state baseball championships will be held at Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers from May 13‑20, featuring a final‑four structure, cashless entry, parking options, live webcasts and discounted lodging.