COLDSPRING — The Trojans put down the Crockett Bulldogs 16-1 in the final game of the 2025 regular season.
Crockett managed to cross the plate in the first inning, but the Trojans responded with hot bats and hot gloves.
Head Coach Austin Riddell reflected on the game, saying, "It’s good to finish district play with a convincing win."
Riddell emphasized the fresh start the playoffs provide.
"This was certainly not the finish we were hoping for in district, but that is the great thing about the playoffs — a clean slate, all teams with the same records, and opportunities to do damage in the postseason," he said
The pitching staff delivered a solid effort on Tuesday. Starter Kaden Hubbard pitched two strong innings, allowing only one hit and one run, while striking out four with no errors. Justin Lindley came on in relief, pitching one inning, giving up one hit and one walk, and striking out two.
At the plate, the Trojans posted 16 runs with contributions throughout the lineup. McCade Hilton went 1-for-2 with a walk and crossed the plate for two runs. Nolan Beaver was perfect at the plate, going 1-for-1 with two walks and scoring three runs. Brennan Headley finished 1-for-3 with two runs scored and one RBI.
Wade Currie went 1-for-1 with two walks, two runs scored, and an RBI. Cadyn Barton went 1-for-3, scored two runs, and added an RBI.
The Trojans will now face Van Vleck in a 3-game series for the bi-district championship starting Thursday.
The Lovelady Lions downed the Trojans 11-8 in warmup game on Friday.
The Pirates split a doubleheader against Hardin-Jefferson on Friday, losing 11-0 in the first game but winning 6-4 in the 8-inning second game.
Tyler Scifres had the lone hit, but 7 walks and 5 stolen bases gave Shepherd the win.
Kyler Syracuse, Cyrus Martinez and Landon Dellinger shared pitching duties, combining for 4 strikeouts while giving up 6 hits and 9 walks.
The Lady Trojans are now bi-district champions following a 17-1 drubbing of Hempstead on Friday.
The win marks the 11th in a row for the Coldspring ladies and puts them facing Huntington in a three-game series starting Thursday.
Trinity Rosales was dominant on the mound, tossing 10 strikeouts and giving up only 2 hits in the 4-inning game.
At the plate, the Lady Trojans were led by Jasper Williams, who went 3-for-4, including a home run and a triple, and 3 RBIs. Haylee Rosales also went 3-for-4 with 3 RBIs, and hit a double, a triple and a homer. Ashney Minor’s 3 hits, which included a double, drove in 2 runs.
The Lady Pirates claimed a bi-district title of their own with a 19-0 blanking of Wheatley on Saturday.
Jayci Wilson tossed a 3-inning no-hitter with 9 strikeouts for the win.
Isabelle Hooper hit a homer and had 4 RBIs, while Adison Simpson added a double 4 RBIs. Rylei Brewer, Neveah Murphy, Jayci, and Swayzie Nelson added 2 hits apiece, with Brewer and Skyleigh Lagow driving in 3 runs each.
Along with Hooper, Nelson and Brewer added homers in the win.
Shepherd will face Rusk in the area round starting Thursday.
