2026 All-Area Baseball Team Highlights South Sound Stars
The 2026 All-Area team celebrates the top high school baseball players in the South Sound, featuring standout performances from Wyatt Plyler, Christopher Moore and many others.
Jun 9, 2026
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Bainbridge Spartans Capture Back‑to‑Back 2A Baseball Titles
The Bainbridge Spartans edged Tumwater 1‑0 in an eight‑inning showdown to repeat as 2A state champions, with pitcher McCrea Curfman earning MVP honors.
Jun 3, 2026
Bainbridge Claims Back‑to‑Back 2A State Baseball Crown with Curfman’s Masterpiece
A senior’s comeback and a timely grounder combine to deliver Bainbridge’s second consecutive state title, finishing the season at 23‑3.
May 31, 2026
Tumwater and Bainbridge Clash for 2A State Baseball Crown
The 2A state baseball tournament reaches its climax with Tumwater and Bainbridge heading for the championship. Tumwater routed Selah 3-1 and Nathan Hale 5-0, while Bainbridge downed Orting 6-1. Both teams now prepare for a showdown at Bellingham's Joe Martin Field.
May 31, 2026
Washington High School Baseball Championships Set for Friday and Saturday
The WIAA state semifinals and championship games will be held in Washington, featuring powerhouse lineups from Decatur, Richland, Sumner, Bainbridge and Tumwater, with key performances from CJ Gatterson, Ethan Flavel and others.
May 29, 2026
Selah Vikings Stun Othello in Class 2A Baseball Quarterfinal Comeback
A six‑run deficit vanished in the sixth inning as Selah’s young squad, led by coach Mike Archer, rallied behind key hits from Lucas Williams and Christian Keller, setting up a showdown with Tumwater’s Lyle Overbay.
May 28, 2026
Washington High School Baseball Athletes Battle for Weekly Honor
The News Tribune’s Athlete of the Week poll spotlights top performers from recent state playoff games, with voting open until noon Friday.
May 27, 2026
District 4 2A Baseball Tournament Advances to Semis with Surprising Upsets
Quarterfinal action in Southwest Washington saw the WF West Bearcats and Tumwater T‑Birds secure wins, with standout performances from Hiroto Smaciarz and Luke Overbay, leading into semifinals scheduled for May 13.
May 14, 2026