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Panthers fall short of State Championship game

Tricia Darcy, Editor-in-Chief
May 30, 2026
Tricia Darcy
After receiving his state semifinalist medal, senior Nathan Eveler hugs assistant principal Gary Brain. The Panthers ended its season in the State Tournament for the second year in a row.

The baseball team ended its season in the state tournament for the second season in a row, this year falling short of the State Championship game.

The Panthers took on a tough Sharyland (35-4) in the State Semifinals and lost the best-of-three series 2-0. The team lost 5-3 in the first game of the series on May 29 at the North East Sports Park in San Antonio. On May 30, the boys fell short again, losing 5-2, with only scoring runs in the sixth inning.

A year ago, the Panthers season ended to Grapevine in its first State Championship appearance.

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