The opening round of the University Interscholastic League playoffs saw nine Central Texas high school baseball teams clinch victories in their respective regional semifinal matchups, setting the stage for a competitive push toward the state tournament.
Key Performances Light the Path
Lake Travis pitcher Cooper Webb delivered a dominant performance, tossing a one‑hit shutout and striking out nine batters to lead his squad to a decisive win.
Meanwhile, Cedar Ridge erupted for a 12‑3 triumph over Johnson, with Kasen Langerhans driving in four runs and the offense clicking on multiple fronts.
Westlake also advanced, edging out Pharr‑San Juan‑Alamo 4‑2; the team capitalized on August Collard’s two‑run homer to swing momentum in their favor.
Dripping Springs edged La Joya 3‑2, thanks to Jason Steele’s RBI triple that proved pivotal in the closing innings.
Rouse staged a dramatic comeback, rallying to an 8‑7 victory over CC Veterans Memorial in the seventh inning, showcasing resilience under pressure.
Georgetown posted a 7‑2 win against Port Neches‑Groves, highlighted by Cade Ereckson’s four strikeouts on the mound.
Weiss finished with a 10‑4 victory over Kingwood Park, compiling 14 hits to overwhelm their opponents.
Cedar Park secured a 9‑3 win over Harlingen South, where Owen Mansfield contributed both a triple and a double to the offense.
Finally, Wimberley edged Sinton 3‑2, with Maverick Jacobs’ RBI single delivering the game‑winning run.
The victories underscore the depth of talent across the region and set up promising matchups in the upcoming finals.