SAN ANTONIO – Across the Lone Star State, the UIL softball regional finals and the third round of the baseball postseason begin on Thursday.
Teams from every corner of Texas are vying for a chance to advance closer to their respective state championships.
One local program in the spotlight: the senior-led East Central softball team, preparing to face a familiar foe, Buda Johnson, in a crucial regional final.
The winner of this District 29-6A matchup will earn a coveted spot in the state tournament. The Hornets are just two years removed from their memorable run to the regional finals in 2023.
This season, their regular-season series against Buda Johnson ended in a split; both games were decided by narrow margins, setting the stage for an electrifying rematch.
First pitch is at 7 p.m. on Thursday at Long Creek High School to begin a best-of-3 series between the Hornets and Jaguars.
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