Game 1 Highlights
The opening game of the regional finals unfolded on a crisp evening in Central Texas, where Lake Travis edged Cedar Ridge 3-2 in a tightly contested battle.
Cedar Ridge’s offense sparked early, with James Tudor and Nelson Molina delivering RBI singles in the third inning that put the visitors ahead.
Kai Rice’s timely triple chased home a run, and Jake Shoemaker followed with a sacrifice fly that added another tally for the Rangers.
Paul Hernandez Jr. kept the pressure on in the fourth, driving in a single that trimmed the deficit to a single run.
Closer CJ Hansford then shut the door, delivering a flawless seventh inning with two strikeouts to preserve the lead.
What’s Next
The next contest between Lake Travis and Cedar Ridge is slated for 7 p.m. Thursday at Concordia University Texas, a venue that will also host Game 2 of the series.
On the other side of the bracket, Rouse’s Jacob Sainz tossed a complete game, fanning five batters while Liam Mongold’s two‑run double in the second inning gave the Raiders a 2‑1 edge.
Wimberley’s Gentry McGinnis was equally dominant, scattering seven strikeouts over a full game and capping his outing with an RBI single.
Jayden Hall’s two‑run double ignited the fifth‑inning rally, and Alex Abrusley and Cannon Couch added run‑scoring singles to stretch the lead to 5‑1.
All five runs for Wimberley came in that decisive fifth frame, underscoring a burst of offensive firepower.
Looking Ahead
Beyond the scoresheet, Cooper Webb announced his commitment to continue his career at the University of Texas, adding a future Longhorns storyline to the weekend’s drama.