
Sibling Rivalry Takes Center Stage at College World Series
Two brothers from Lucas, Texas, will face each other in the NCAA baseball winner’s bracket, showcasing a family’s journey from backyard games to the sport’s biggest stage.
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Two brothers from Lucas, Texas, will face each other in the NCAA baseball winner’s bracket, showcasing a family’s journey from backyard games to the sport’s biggest stage.

Four brothers from the Branch family, each carving a path in competitive baseball, are set to meet on the field at the 2026 Men’s College World Series, turning a personal journey into a historic matchup.
Oklahoma second baseman Kyle Branch and Georgia shortstop Kolby Branch are set to meet in the College World Series, the first time the brothers will oppose each other on baseball's biggest stage.
The Sooners and Bulldogs meet in a winners' bracket clash, each riding multiple-game winning streaks. Pitcher Xander Mercurius will start for Oklahoma, while the Branch brothers' sibling rivalry adds extra intrigue.
Kolby Branch of Georgia and Kyle Branch of Oklahoma are set to meet in the 2026 College World Series, reflecting a family’s relentless support and a shared dream of baseball glory.

The Sharyland Rattlers fell 7‑2 to Lovejoy in a weather‑postponed state championship, ending a historic season for the Rio Grande Valley baseball program.

Lovejoy’s historic 7‑2 win over Mission Sharyland in the 5A Division II title game was marked by an early 3‑0 advantage, clutch hitting and solid pitching, delivering the program’s first ever state crown.