
Sharyland Rattlers Fall Short in State Baseball Championship
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.
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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.

The 2026 Texas high school baseball state championships will be played on Saturday with a revised schedule, featuring key matchups, standout players and live updates from High School On SI.

The UIL baseball state championship games are underway at Dell Diamond in Round Rock, featuring 22 teams and a lineup of standout players headed to major college programs.

The 2026 University Interscholastic League baseball season will conclude with championship games that pit Keller against Austin Lake Travis in Class 6A and Lovejoy against Mission Sharyland in Class 5A, each team chasing its first state title.