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The Union County Tigers clinched their first state baseball championship since 2012 with a thrilling 10-9 win over Trenton, completing a season that combined late‑inning heroics, a dominant semifinal shutout and a hometown parade.
Union County secured its first state title since 2012 with a 10‑9 walk‑off victory over Trenton, while standout players from the runner‑up and other programs earned spots on the 2026 Bosshardt Realty Small School All‑Area team.
Tavis Honeycutt, a Newberry junior committed to the University of Florida, placed fourth in the 2026 Florida Mr. Baseball voting while earning Class 2A Player of the Year honors, as Gio Rojas secured the overall award and Nick Borthwick was celebrated as Coach of the Year.
A look at the crossroads Spiller faced between Florida and Clemson, the influence of Urban Meyer and Dabo Swinney, and his evolution into a coach.
The final Prep Zone Power Poll for North Florida high school baseball has been unveiled, ranking the top 20 teams from a 26‑county region after a dramatic postseason.