The 2026 Three Rivers League baseball season will be remembered as one of the most dominant performances in recent Oregon high school history, as the West Linn Lions clinched the league title with a historic sweep.
A Historic Season for West Linn
Seven members of the West Linn roster earned spots on the all‑Three Rivers League first team, while a total of twelve players from the program received league honors, underscoring the depth of talent on the squad.
The Lions capped the season by capturing the 2026 TRL championship and securing the No. 3 seed in the Class 6A state playoffs, a testament to their consistency over the past half‑decade.
This victory marks the fourth state championship for West Linn in the last five years, a streak that has cemented the program’s reputation as a perennial powerhouse in Oregon baseball.
League‑Wide Recognition
Lake Oswego also made a strong showing, placing four players on the first team and honoring ten athletes overall, while Lakeridge contributed three first‑team selections and seven total honorees.
Jaden Tragesser of Lakeridge was named Three Rivers League Player of the Year, having guided the Pacers to a fourth‑place league finish and a berth in the second round of the 6A state playoffs.
Additional individual accolades went to Trenton Hertzog of Tualatin, who earned Pitcher of the Year honors, and Jake Austin of Tualatin, who was recognized as Coach of the Year for his leadership.
The collective achievements of these schools reflect a competitive landscape where traditional rivals continue to push each other toward higher standards of play.