Downriver High School Football Preview: Predictions and Key Storylines for 2025-26 Season
A look at the teams, coaches, and players shaping the upcoming high school football season in the Downriver region.
Aug 24, 2026
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2026 All-Prep Baseball Team Assembles the Nation’s Most Promising Talent
The 2026 All-Prep Baseball Team brings together the country's top 25 high school prospects, showcasing unprecedented offensive firepower, dominant pitching, and versatile two-way players who are already shaping the next wave of collegiate and MLB interest.
Jul 26, 2026
Florida’s 2026 Baseball Pitchers Shine in Annual ‘Pitcher of the Year’ Poll
A statewide poll organized by MLB.com and Perfect Game USA is deciding the 2026 Florida High School Baseball Pitcher of the Year, celebrating ten elite pitchers whose seasons have been defined by dominance, record‑breaking statistics and college commitments.
Jul 9, 2026
Florida Gators bolster roster with transfer portal additions ahead of 2027 season
The Gators have secured nine transfer commitments, focusing on left‑handed arms and catcher depth, while still chasing top prospects ahead of the MLB Draft.
Jul 6, 2026
Florida Baseball Bolsters Roster Ahead of Draft Amid Portal Uncertainty
The University of Florida’s baseball program is entering a critical phase of reconstruction as it seeks to shore up a roster that has seen several key departures in recent weeks. With the transfer portal set to close at the end of June and the MLB Draft slated to begin in mid‑July, the Gators are balancing the urgency of filling gaps with the uncertainty of how incoming talent will fit into the 2027 lineup.
Jun 18, 2026
Sarasota Herald-Tribune Unveils 2026 All-Area Baseball Team
The newspaper announced its All-Area selections, highlighted by Venice High’s Carter Cox, with fan voting open for Player of the Year through June 19.
Jun 15, 2026
Florida Gators Tap Oregon State Pitching Maestro Rich Dorman to Revamp Rotation
The University of Florida is set to hire Oregon State’s pitching coach Rich Dorman, aiming to overhaul a staff that struggled with a near‑13 ERA last season.
Jun 12, 2026
Rivers Kurland’s Transfer Moves Send Ripples Through Florida’s Baseball Program
Left‑hander Rivers Kurland has entered the transfer portal, leaving Florida with only two southpaws and prompting coach Kevin O'Sullivan to prioritize left‑handed talent in the upcoming cycle.
Jun 10, 2026
Rivers Kurland’s Transfer Moves Shake Florida’s Pitching Plans
Rivers Kurland, a top‑ranked left‑hander from the 2025 class, has entered the transfer portal, prompting Florida to overhaul its pitching staff and target new talent.
Jun 9, 2026
NIU Baseball Makes History with Academic Excellence and Championship Triumph
A record-breaking season sees NIU baseball players lauded for scholarship and sport achievements, heralding a new era for the program.
Jun 9, 2026
Florida High School Baseball Honors Celebrate Top Players and Coaches
The Florida Dairy Farmers announced the 2026 Mr. Baseball and Coach of the Year finalists, highlighting standout performances from Newberry’s Tavis Honeycutt, Union County’s Jeffrey Brugh and coach Jiwan James.
Jun 5, 2026
Herald-Tribune Announces 2026 All-Area Baseball Team Honoring Sarasota and Manatee Stars
The 2026 All-Area Baseball Team highlights top performers from Sarasota and Manatee counties, celebrating undefeated pitching, state title runs, and standout batting averages.
Jun 2, 2026
Florida State Seminoles Edge Northern Illinois Huskies in Elimination Clash at Dick Howser Stadium
The Seminoles survived a tough elimination game, leveraging home-field advantage and late-game heroics to advance toward a double-elimination regional final.
May 31, 2026
NIU Baseball Stuns Coastal Carolina in Historic NCAA Tournament Victory
The Northern Illinois University baseball team recorded its first NCAA Tournament win, overcoming an early hole to defeat Coastal Carolina 12-10 and advance to face St. John's.
May 30, 2026
Northern Illinois Stuns Coastal Carolina in Tallahassee Regional Opener
A back‑and‑forth battle in Florida’s Tallahassee Regional saw the Huskies erase an early hole, driven by a power surge from Nolan Sandee and solid contributions from Dean Mihos.
May 30, 2026
Northern Illinois Stuns No. 1 Miami in 15-Inning MAC Championship Thriller
A 15-inning showdown at the 2026 MAC Baseball Championship saw Northern Illinois edge top-seeded Miami, with standout performances from Gavin Baldwin, Nolan Sandee and a dominant pitching effort by Carter Cox.
May 22, 2026
Vero Beach High Falls to Venice High in State Semifinal Despite Early Lead
A tightly contested state semifinal saw Vero Beach High take an early lead before Venice surged in the sixth inning, ultimately outdueling the Fighting Indians with a 4-2 win.
May 16, 2026
Vero Beach High baseball eyes state championship in showdown with top‑ranked Venice
Vero Beach prepares to face Venice, the nation’s second‑ranked team, in a Class 7A semifinal that could crown the school’s first baseball state title.
May 15, 2026