With an exhilarating regular season now officially in the books, it’s time to move on to the bi-district round of the 2026 Texas high school baseball playoffs.
The Lone Star State’s top teams on the baseball diamond will compete in the bi-district round of the playoffs from Tuesday, April 28, through Monday, May 4, with the winners punching their tickets to the area round next week.
Here’s a closer look at every first-round matchup featuring Big Country teams during the bi-district round of the 2026 UIL Baseball Playoffs:
Abilene High’s Brenner Paul holds onto his batting helmet as his teammate tap on it in congratulations Tuesday April 21, 2026. Paul scored the first RBI in their game against Cooper High. Final score was 5-0, Abilene High.Cooper High’s Mason Smith hits a foul during Tuesday’s game against Abilene High April 21, 2026. Final score was 5-0, Abilene High.Abilene High’s Brenner Paul makes it safely back to first base as Cooper High first baseman Mason Cole waits on the ball thrown by pitcher Carson Boone during Tuesday’s game April 21, 2026. Final score was 5-0, Abilene High.Abilene High’s George Ferguson winds up during Tuesday’s game against Cooper High April 21, 2026. Ferguson pitched a perfect game, allowing no Cooper hits, runs, or walks. Final score was 5-0, Abilene High.Abilene High head baseball coach Brad Harman during Tuesday’s game against Cooper High April 21, 2026. Final score was 5-0, Abilene High.Cooper pitcher Carson Boone winds up during Tuesday’s game against Abilene High April 21, 2026. Final score was 5-0, Abilene High.Cooper High School head baseball coach Brandon Stover during Tuesday’s game against Abilene High April 21, 2026. Final score was 5-0, Abilene High.Abilene High’s George Ferguson gets a hits during Tuesday’s game against Cooper High April 21, 2026. Final score was 5-0, Abilene High.Abilene High’s Trae Shaw rounds second base on his way to third during Tuesday’s game against Cooper High April 21, 2026. Final score was 5-0, Abilene High.Cooper and Abilene High players stand on first base during Tuesday’s baseball game between the crosstown rivals April 21, 2026. Final score was 5-0, Abilene High.Abilene High’s Braylon Merriam rounds second base as Cooper High players field the ball during Tuesday’s game April 21, 2026. Final score was 5-0, Abilene High.Cooper High second baseman Jaden Carrillo chases the ball past third baseman Joel Soto and then tripping over center fielder A.J. Rico who was on the ground during Tuesday’s game against Abilene High April 21, 2026. Final score was 5-0, Abilene High.Abilene High’s Jaxon Harris sprints for third base as Cooper High players try to field the ball behind him during Tuesday’s game April 21, 2026. Final score was 5-0, Abilene High.Abilene High’s John Rangel beats the throw to Cooper High first baseman Mason Cole during Tuesday’s game April 21, 2026. Final score was 5-0, Abilene High.1 / 14In photos, Abilene High vs. Cooper in crosstown baseball seriesAbilene High’s Brenner Paul holds onto his batting helmet as his teammate tap on it in congratulations Tuesday April 21, 2026. Paul scored the first RBI in their game against Cooper High. Final score was 5-0, Abilene High.1 / 14In photos, Abilene High vs. Cooper in crosstown baseball seriesAbilene High’s Brenner Paul holds onto his batting helmet as his teammate tap on it in congratulations Tuesday April 21, 2026. Paul scored the first RBI in their game against Cooper High. Final score was 5-0, Abilene High.2 / 14In photos, Abilene High vs. Cooper in crosstown baseball seriesCooper High’s Mason Smith hits a foul during Tuesday’s game against Abilene High April 21, 2026. Final score was 5-0, Abilene High.3 / 14In photos, Abilene High vs. Cooper in crosstown baseball seriesAbilene High’s Brenner Paul makes it safely back to first base as Cooper High first baseman Mason Cole waits on the ball thrown by pitcher Carson Boone during Tuesday’s game April 21, 2026. Final score was 5-0, Abilene High.4 / 14In photos, Abilene High vs. Cooper in crosstown baseball seriesAbilene High’s George Ferguson winds up during Tuesday’s game against Cooper High April 21, 2026. Ferguson pitched a perfect game, allowing no Cooper hits, runs, or walks. Final score was 5-0, Abilene High.5 / 14In photos, Abilene High vs. Cooper in crosstown baseball seriesAbilene High head baseball coach Brad Harman during Tuesday’s game against Cooper High April 21, 2026. Final score was 5-0, Abilene High.6 / 14In photos, Abilene High vs. Cooper in crosstown baseball seriesCooper pitcher Carson Boone winds up during Tuesday’s game against Abilene High April 21, 2026. Final score was 5-0, Abilene High.7 / 14In photos, Abilene High vs. Cooper in crosstown baseball seriesCooper High School head baseball coach Brandon Stover during Tuesday’s game against Abilene High April 21, 2026. Final score was 5-0, Abilene High.8 / 14In photos, Abilene High vs. Cooper in crosstown baseball seriesAbilene High’s George Ferguson gets a hits during Tuesday’s game against Cooper High April 21, 2026. Final score was 5-0, Abilene High.9 / 14In photos, Abilene High vs. Cooper in crosstown baseball seriesAbilene High’s Trae Shaw rounds second base on his way to third during Tuesday’s game against Cooper High April 21, 2026. Final score was 5-0, Abilene High.10 / 14In photos, Abilene High vs. Cooper in crosstown baseball seriesCooper and Abilene High players stand on first base during Tuesday’s baseball game between the crosstown rivals April 21, 2026. Final score was 5-0, Abilene High.11 / 14In photos, Abilene High vs. Cooper in crosstown baseball seriesAbilene High’s Braylon Merriam rounds second base as Cooper High players field the ball during Tuesday’s game April 21, 2026. Final score was 5-0, Abilene High.12 / 14In photos, Abilene High vs. Cooper in crosstown baseball seriesCooper High second baseman Jaden Carrillo chases the ball past third baseman Joel Soto and then tripping over center fielder A.J. Rico who was on the ground during Tuesday’s game against Abilene High April 21, 2026. Final score was 5-0, Abilene High.13 / 14In photos, Abilene High vs. Cooper in crosstown baseball seriesAbilene High’s Jaxon Harris sprints for third base as Cooper High players try to field the ball behind him during Tuesday’s game April 21, 2026. Final score was 5-0, Abilene High.14 / 14In photos, Abilene High vs. Cooper in crosstown baseball seriesAbilene High’s John Rangel beats the throw to Cooper High first baseman Mason Cole during Tuesday’s game April 21, 2026. Final score was 5-0, Abilene High.This post will be updated with scores daily throughout the week's playoff baseball action.
Abilene Cooper Cougars (11-19-1) vs. Amarillo High Sandies (28-4) (Best-of-three series)
Game #1 – 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 30, at Lubbock Cooper HS
Game #2 – 2 p.m. on Friday, May 1, at Lubbock Cooper HS
Abilene High Eagles (22-9-1) vs. Lubbock Monterey (18-14-1) (Best-of-three series)
Game #1 – 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 30, at Andrews HS
Abilene Wylie Bulldogs (20-5-1) vs. Lubbock Coronado Mustangs (20-12) (Best-of-three series)
Game #2 – 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, at Holliday HS
Game #3 – 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, at Holliday HS (If necessary)
Stephenville Yellow Jackets (24-9) vs. Lubbock Estacado Matadors (14-13) (Best-of-three series)
Game #1 – 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 29, at ACU’s Crutcher Scott Field in Abilene
Game #2 – 3 p.m. on Friday, May 1, at ACU’s Crutcher Scott Field in Abilene
Game #3 – 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, at ACU’s Crutcher Scott Field in Abilene (If necessary)
Clyde Bulldogs (15-10-1) vs. Llano Yellowjackets (19-6) (Best-of-three series)
Game #1 – 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 30, at Llano HS
Game #3 – 6:30 p.m. on Friday, May 1, at Clyde HS (If necessary)
Tuscola Jim Ned Indians (24-2) vs. Ingram Moore Warriors (15-4) (Best-of-three series)
