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The Oregon High School Baseball Coaches Association has released the 2026 All-State teams, recognizing elite performers from every classification and celebrating the coaches who guided them.
The 2026 high school baseball season in the Eugene‑Springfield corridor delivered dramatic finishes, league breakthroughs and standout player recognitions, setting the stage for future stars.
The Spartans rallied from early pressure to defeat Tillamook 4‑3, with senior pitcher Gianni Lombardi delivering a standout performance and the team celebrating a long‑awaited triumph.
The Marist baseball team captured its first state championship on Saturday, edging Tillamook 4-3 in a game that swung back and forth until the final outs. Gianni Lombardi’s dominant pitching and Jalen Smith’s timely hitting powered the win.
The Creswell Bulldogs concluded a record-breaking 24-6 campaign with a 4-1 defeat to South Umpqua/Days Creek in the state semifinals, showcasing standout performances from Jaxon Pelham and Gavin Crowl while coach Kevin Feist celebrates the program's bright outlook.
St. Helens softball defeated Gladstone 3-0, Scappoose beat Astoria 5-3, and Marist Catholic baseball advanced with a 4-1 win, setting up championship matchups on June 6.