A preseason look at the top Texas high school baseball teams in the area ahead of the 2026 season, with rankings across Classes 6A through 1A.
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Fayette County leads the way as Texas high school baseball’s most championship-rich region, with 16 state titles among four programs. Continue reading Area baseball state champions and state tournament qualifiers
Dripping Springs’ Taylor Tracey headlines the 2025 Austin Sports Journal All-Austin Metro baseball awards as Mr. Austin Baseball. He helped the Tigers reach the Class 6A Division II state semifinals this spring. Continue reading 2025 All-Austin metro baseball awards: Dripping Springs’ Taylor Tracey named Mr. Austin Baseball
See the best high school baseball players from the Austin area in the Austin Sports Journal’s 2025 all-metro teams for Class 6A, 5A and 4A and below. Continue reading The Austin Sports Journal’s 2025 baseball all-metro 6A, 5A & 4A-below teams
The Austin Sports Journal reveals its five finalists for its Mr. Austin Baseball award, given to the Austin area’s player of the year. Continue reading Meet the five finalists for the Austin Sports Journal’s Mr. Austin Baseball award
Here’s everything you need to know about the 2025 UIL baseball state championships, including ticket information, game previews and schedule. Continue reading 2025 UIL baseball state tournament: Parings and final scores
Smithson Valley’s bid for its first state baseball title ended with an 8-1 loss to Aledo in the UIL 5A Division I championship. Get the highlights! Continue reading Smithson Valley falls to Aledo in 5A Division I state championship game
Thrall’s bid for its first baseball state title in 27 years ran into a Wall Thursday at Dell Diamond. Despite the loss, Thrall’s fans and coach celebrated a memorable season. Continue reading Tigers run into a Wall in bid for Class 3A Division II baseball state title
See photos from the UIL baseball Class 3A Division II state championship game between the Thrall Tigers and Wall Hawks. Continue reading Photos from the UIL baseball Class 3A Division II state championship
Smithson Valley & Wimberley punch ticket to state championship, four more Austin area teams could do the same Saturday. Continue reading 2025 UIL baseball parings: Schedule and results for Austin-area teams
Thrall High School’s baseball team returns to the UIL state tournament for the first time since 1998, riding a dominant playoff streak. The Tigers face Orange Grove in a Class 3A Division II semifinal series this weekend in San Antonio. Continue reading After a 27-year absence, Thrall returns to the state semifinals with sights on repeating history
Round Rock rallies to a thrilling win over San Antonio Reagan in Game 3 of a UIL Class 6A Division I area playoff series to advance to the regional semifinals. Get the highlights Continue reading Baseball playoffs: Dramatic finish sends Round Rock to regional semifinals
Ben Waisman’s hitting lifts Anderson to a 7-2 win over Victoria East in Class 5A Division II area round series. Continue reading Baseball playoffs: Late surge gives Anderson a 1-0 advantage in area playoff series
See photos from Saturday’s District 26-6A baseball game between the Westlake Chaparrals and Dripping Springs Tigers. Continue reading Safe! See photos from Dripping Springs vs Westlake baseball
