2026 Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex baseball tournament bracket, scores, schedule
TL;DR
Hunterdon Central baseball is the top seed in the 2026 Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex Tournament. The tournament features nine teams, with quarterfinals scheduled for May 6.
Key points
- Hunterdon Central is the top seed in the tournament
- North Hunterdon is the two-time defending champion
- Quarterfinals are set for May 6
2026 Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex baseball tournament bracket, scores, schedule
Seven-time champion Hunterdon Central baseball was awarded the top seed in the 16th Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex Tournament.
Two-time defending champions North Hunterdon is the No. 2 seed, followed by No. 3 High Point, No. 4 Vernon, No. 5 Sparta, No. 6 Wallkill Valley, No. 7 Phillipsburg, No. 8 Hackettstown and No. 9 Pope John.
Hunterdon Central and North Hunterdon received double-round byes and both will host the quarterfinals on May 6. The other top seven seeds all received opening-round byes and will begin play in the second round.
The semifinals will be played on May 9 at 11 a.m. at the higher seed. The final is scheduled for 4 p.m. May 13 at Phillipsburg High School as part of a twin-bill with the softball championship game.
Pope John is the only Sussex County school to win the baseball title since the tournament expanded in 2010. The Lions won in 2011, 2017 and 2019.
Hunterdon Central has the most HWS titles with seven and won the inaugural championship in 2010. Defending champions North Hunterdon is second with four titles and Phillipsburg last won in 2012.
This file will be updated all tournament long. Check back for scores and schedules.
First round
By Wednesday, April 29
(19) Hopatcong at (10) Warren Hills
(18) Belvidere at (11) Lenape Valley
(17) North Warren at (12) Kittatinny
(16) Newton at (13) Voorhees
(15) South Hunterdon at (14) Delaware Valley
Second round
(9) Pope John at (8) Hackettstown
14/19 winner at (3) High Point
13/16 winner at (4) Vernon
12/18 winner at (5) Sparta
11/15 winner at (6) Wallkill Valley
10/19 winner at (7) Phillipsburg
This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: H/W/S baseball tournament bracket, scores, schedule - 2026
Q&A
Who are the top seeds in the 2026 Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex baseball tournament?
The top seeds are Hunterdon Central, North Hunterdon, High Point, Vernon, Sparta, Wallkill Valley, Phillipsburg, Hackettstown, and Pope John.
When are the quarterfinals for the 2026 Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex baseball tournament?
The quarterfinals are scheduled for May 6, 2026.
Which teams received byes in the 2026 Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex baseball tournament?
Hunterdon Central and North Hunterdon received double-round byes, while the other top seven seeds received opening-round byes.