Championship Night at McMurry Park
The 2026 LHSAA Division III Select baseball championship game unfolded at McMurry Park in Sulphur, Louisiana, on Saturday, May 16, 2026, where the Isidore Newman School edged University High 15‑12 in a thrilling third contest to claim the title.
Newman’s journey to the crown featured a sixth appearance in the state finals over the past seven seasons, a streak that includes four championships in that span, underscoring the program’s sustained excellence.
Senior standout Koa Romero of Hahnville was honored as the overall Player of the Year after delivering a season that combined power hitting with dominant pitching, finishing with a batting average above .400 and a shutout rate that left opponents scrambling.
Wayne Stein, who guided Newman to the championship in his seventh year as head coach, earned Coach of the Year honors after orchestrating a balanced lineup and a defensive scheme that limited rivals to single‑digit runs in the final series.
In the small‑school division, Christian Sauska from Newman captured the Player of the Year award for small schools, while Patrick Adams, also of Newman, was recognized as Coach of the Year for small schools, highlighting the school’s depth across classifications.
The All‑Metro team, compiled from performances across both large and small schools, reflects a competitive landscape where traditional powerhouses like Hahnville and St. Charles continue to challenge emerging contenders, ensuring the league remains one of the most dynamic in the region.