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As the 2026 Cape Cod Baseball League season looms, the Cotuit Kettleers are poised to combine veteran leadership with emerging stars under new head coach Rob Cooper, opening their campaign against the Wareham Gatemen with championship aspirations.
With spring practice wrapped up, coaches from Buchholz, Newberry and surrounding schools are dissecting emerging defensive fronts, quarterback developments and challenging schedules that will shape the 2026 football landscape.
Southern Miss head coach Jay Ladner announced the hiring of Ben Mandelbaum, a coach with extensive experience across multiple programs, to strengthen the basketball staff ahead of the upcoming season.
The 18th annual Bobby Madison Basketball Camp will run June 15-18 at Shelby County High School, offering instruction, mentorship and community building for children aged 6-14.
Head coach Derek Pittman revealed the full 2026 schedule, highlighting home games at the Park West Athletics Complex, key road trips, and the path to the conference championship and NCAA Tournament.
Colorado Buffaloes head coach Tad Boyle has sealed the 2026‑27 roster by securing the commitment of Eric Jacobsen, a 6‑foot‑11 forward out of Brewster Academy in New Hampshire. The pledge not only fills the final spot on the scholarship list but also pushes the team to the NCAA’s maximum of 15 scholarship players.
UAB’s men’s basketball program welcomes Antallah Sandlin'el, a 6‑foot‑8 forward from Lincoln, Nebraska, who averaged 12.7 points and five rebounds at South Plains College and earned multiple All‑America honors.
The Wildcats are counting down to their season opener, with transfer edge rusher Tyler Thomas expected to provide depth and impact on defense
The Ducks' 2026 roster blends proven veterans with promising newcomers, setting the stage for a competitive season.
Senior transfer Charles Barnes Jr. helped Marist High School capture its inaugural state championship, averaging 17.1 points and shooting 59% from the floor, while committing to pursue a graduate degree at UNC Greensboro under new coach Jerod Haase.
East Carolina secured its fifth American Baseball Championship title on May 24, 2026, edging UTSA 1-0 in a tightly contested final that highlighted elite pitching and fielding from both sides.
A back‑and‑forth contest at BayCare Ballpark ended with Wichita State pulling ahead in the eighth inning, securing a 14‑12 win and a future clash with East Carolina for the championship.
The East Carolina Pirates lost a close 4‑2 decision to UTSA, with key hits from Braden Burress and Grady Lenahan, and now await the winner of the Wichita State‑UAB game for their next tournament matchup.
No. 7 Wichita State defeated No. 5 Memphis 6-4 in the 2026 American Baseball Championship, moving into the next elimination round against No. 4 UAB.
In a dramatic showdown in Columbia, South Carolina, Brody Pike led Powdersville to a 6-1 victory, scoring five goals while honoring his late father's legacy.
UAB overcame a late deficit to defeat No. 3 Rice 9-6 in the 2026 American Baseball Championship, advancing to face either Memphis or Wichita State in the next round.
East Carolina survived a late rally to beat Rice 4‑3, advancing to meet the winner of the UTSA‑Memphis matchup, while Rice now faces UAB in a do‑or‑die game.
Rice survived a late surge from Wichita State to win 5‑4, with Webb’s clutch home run and three RBIs sealing the comeback.
In a high‑scoring affair at Florida’s Clearwater stadium, the No. 5 seeded Memphis Tigers built an early lead and held off a late Charlotte rally to win 13‑9, setting up a showdown with fourth‑seeded UAB.
UTSA's Drew Detlefsen and Conor Myles lead the American Conference's 2026 baseball awards, with additional honors going to Jayson Jones, Tanner Wiggins, Jevin Relaford, and Casey Dunn.
The region's talent pipeline is reshaping college recruiting landscapes, with multiple local athletes securing offers from elite programs across the country.
Team Thad's 17U squad features six homegrown players who are attracting interest from top college coaches as the Nike EYBL Session 2 kicks off in Memphis.
Team Thad's 17‑under roster, anchored by Memphis natives, showcases a deep local talent pool that is attracting national attention and economic boosts for Memphis.
After a storied career that includes an NJCAA national championship, Randy Pippin will guide the Palestine Westwood Panthers into a new era of play.