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Barnegat aims to capture its first Shore Conference Class C South championship in 21 years, led by senior midfielder Nate Scisco, while Donovan Catholic, Pinelands, Lakewood and New Egypt each bring distinct strengths to a competitive division.
After a 3-6 season and three straight playoff misses, Calistoga High School’s football team is rebuilding under head coach Devon Hooker-Hall, featuring a mix of returning talent and new faces on a brand‑new all‑turf field.
The UVM men’s soccer team opened its preseason with a 2‑0 victory over Central Connecticut, highlighted by goals from David Ismail and Philipp Schmidtke and a decisive penalty shootout save by Christian Rodriguez. Under new head coach Adrian Dubois, the squad looks to build chemistry as it prepares for an exhibition against Yale and a regular‑season opener against George Mason.
The Cape Cod Baseball League’s Division Finals opened with a stunning upset as the third‑seeded Harwich Mariners defeated the top‑seeded Y‑D Red Sox, while the Bourne Braves edged the Hyannis Harbor Hawks in a tightly contested matchup.
After a disappointing campaign and a wave of player exits, Florida’s baseball program is turning to the transfer portal to reshape its roster, welcoming catchers, outfielders and pitchers who bring fresh experience and proven performance.
The Valley Baseball League rallied from an early deficit to defeat the Cal Ripken Sr. Collegiate Baseball League 12‑3 in the 2026 Interleague All‑Star Game, ending a fifteen‑year hiatus and celebrating a resurgence of summer collegiate baseball.
The Gators add a versatile outfielder with a strong college track record while several key players enter the transfer portal, reshaping the team's lineup.
After a 10‑2 loss in the Gainesville Regional, nine seniors graduate and several stars head to the MLB Draft, prompting the Gators to turn to the transfer portal for fresh talent.
Florida baseball lands JUCO standout Caden Davidson, a .500 hitter with 110 RBIs and 23 home runs, while the roster sees movement on both the incoming and outgoing sides.
Following a 10‑2 loss to Troy in the NCAA Gainesville Regional, the University of Florida baseball program is set for a sweeping transformation, with nine seniors graduating, several prospects heading to the MLB Draft, and a wave of transfer additions aimed at replenishing the roster.
A look at the players leaving and arriving for the University of Florida baseball program as it prepares for the 2026 campaign.
A rain‑laden night at Whitehouse Field saw the Harwich Mariners defeat the Bourne Braves 6‑3, highlighted by Jakob Schulz's six‑inning performance and a timely save by Christian Rodriguez.
The University of Florida's baseball program is reshaping its roster as the 2026 season approaches, with a mix of departures and high‑profile transfers shaping the outlook.
Zach Edwards joins a Gators roster in flux, bringing a 5.68 ERA and a high‑velocity arsenal as the team navigates a wave of transfers.
The Gators have added two Oregon State pitchers and several other transfers, while awaiting draft decisions from key players before the portal closes on June 30.
John Martinez, a former Florida Gators infielder, is set to rejoin the University of Florida after spending the last two seasons at Florida Atlantic University. During his time with the Owls, Martinez compiled a .290 batting average and a .755 OPS while appearing in 110 games, and he posted a .973 fielding percentage that highlighted his reliability at the hot corner. Now playing for the Falmouth Commodores in the Cape Cod League, he has opened his summer campaign with a .556 average over two games, underscoring the carry‑over of his offensive spark. The Gators have seen a wave of movement in the transfer portal, with seven pitchers and three position players entering the transfer market, while the coaching staff has secured fresh talent through recent commitments. Among the newcomers are former FGCU catcher Jon Embury, Jacksonville State right‑hander Maddox McDougall, Oregon State southpaw Trey Morris and Utah State infielder Kyle McDaniel, each of whom bring a mix of power and poise to the roster. Coach Rich Dorman, who has guided the team’s pitching staff for several seasons, expressed confidence that the blend of returning veterans and fresh arms will restore depth and competitiveness as the schedule unfolds. The moves reflect a broader trend in college baseball, where player mobility has become a central theme, prompting programs to adapt strategies both on and off the diamond.
Veteran infielder John Martinez rejoins the Florida Gators after a standout season at FAU, adding versatility as the program reshapes its roster ahead of the 2026 draft.
The Gators lose several standout players to the draft and the portal, while welcoming fresh talent with strong collegiate credentials, setting the stage for a competitive 2026 campaign.
Florida adds left‑handed ace Trey Morris from Oregon State, while several pitchers enter the portal and new transfers Jon Embury and Maddox McDougall commit.
Despite a 10‑2 loss to Troy in the Gainesville Regional final, the University of Florida baseball program is turning to the transfer portal to replenish talent while confronting the departure of nine seniors and projected MLB draftees.
Eli Blair, a left‑handed pitcher from J.R. Arnold High in Panama City Beach, announced his move to the transfer portal on Monday, joining several other Florida players seeking new opportunities.
Florida’s rising sophomore left‑hander Eli Blair announced his transfer on Monday, joining a wave of southpaws exiting the program while the team welcomes new talent ahead of the next season.
Florida’s baseball team secured commitments from Oregon State pitcher Trey Morris, a freshman All‑American with a 1.98 ERA, and Utah Tech infielder Kyle McDaniel, a .340 hitter, as the Gators prepare for a competitive offseason.
Cooper Walls' move from Florida to Georgia marks a pivotal moment in his collegiate career and reflects the growing influence of the transfer portal in college baseball.