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After graduating 22 seniors, the OPRF Eagles welcome 36 freshmen to a 102‑player roster, with juniors Alessandra Gerut, Nora Parton and KaiLee Robinson poised to drive the offense while defensive standouts like Kynnedi Alawode and Daija Baines shape the competition.
The Middle Park High School girls soccer team captured headlines with a historic season that featured 13 all-league selections, a Frontier League Player of the Year, a coach of the year award, and a run to the state quarterfinals.
Transfer portal activity highlights a strategic addition for the Trojans, as veteran talent prepares to bolster the roster ahead of the 2027 season.
Troy University’s baseball team surged to a program‑record No. 6 national ranking after a breakout season that included a Super Regional sweep and a College World Series victory, highlighted by record‑setting performances from Jabe Boroff and Jimmy Janicki.
The West Virginia Mountaineers and Troy Trojans meet again in Omaha, where the loser’s season ends and the winner eyes a rematch with North Carolina. Projected lineups feature a host of players, including Armani Guzman and Gavin Kelly, while starting pitchers are slated to take the mound.
A summary of the game's key moments, from Hunter Elliott's early outing to Troy's decisive seventh-inning surge.
Troy University’s baseball team rallied from early deficits to defeat Ole Miss 12‑8 in the first elimination game of the 2026 College World Series, showcasing resilience and clutch hitting.
Troy erased a 6-2 deficit with a four-run seventh and a three-run eighth, highlighted by key hits and a defensive miscue that shifted momentum.
The Ole Miss Rebels saw their College World Series run conclude with a 12-8 loss to the Troy Trojans after an opening defeat to the North Carolina Tar Heels.
A five‑run sixth inning and a three‑run eighth‑inning home run propelled Troy University past the Florida Gators 10‑2, sending the Trojans to the Super Regionals for the first time in program history.
After an opening loss, Troy University’s baseball team rallied to defeat the Florida Gators 10‑2, driven by standout performances from Jabe Boroff, Hayden Smith and coach Skylar Meade, and now prepares to host Little Rock in the Super Regionals.
Lake Travis shut out Humble Summer Creek 13‑0 and Rouse edged Montgomery Lake Creek 7‑3 in the opening games of their respective series, setting up Friday showdowns for the championship.
The Florida Gators secure a top‑eight national seed and hosting rights for the Gainesville Regional, setting the stage for a high‑stakes tournament that could deliver their first Super Regional since 2023.
Louisiana’s recent victories, highlighted by key performances from Donovan LaSalle and Lee Amedee, have propelled them into the championship game, which is scheduled for Sunday afternoon.