
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.

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 Sharyland Rattlers are one win away from making history as they prepare to face the Lovejoy Leopards in the 5A Division II championship game.

The Sharyland Rattlers, one win away from a landmark victory, prepare to face the undefeated Lovejoy Leopards in a clash that unites the Valley’s passion and ambition.

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.