
Staples Secures CIAC Class LL Baseball Championship in Thrilling 3-2 Victory
Staples defeated Trumbull 3-2 in eight innings, highlighted by a seventh‑inning home run and a game‑winning infield hit.
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Staples defeated Trumbull 3-2 in eight innings, highlighted by a seventh‑inning home run and a game‑winning infield hit.

The 2026 CIAC Spring Championships feature baseball, softball, lacrosse and boys volleyball across multiple Connecticut towns, with live updates, digital ticketing, and subscription‑based streaming.

The 2026 CIAC baseball championships will be held at Palmer Field in Middletown, featuring four state finals with defending champions Lyman Hall and St. Paul, top‑ranked teams from the GametimeCT poll, and key player storylines that promise exciting matchups on Friday and Saturday.

Tony Collins II, formerly an assistant football coach at Washington and Lee University, has accepted a multifaceted coaching role at Wesleyan University (Conn.). His departure follows a distinguished tenure marked by defensive excellence and academic mentorship.