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The bi-district round of the 2026 Texas high school baseball playoffs runs from April 28 to May 4. Top teams from Big Country will compete for a spot in the area round.
Big Country Baseball UIL Bi-District Playoff Schedule, Scores (April 28-May 4)
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Abilene High head baseball coach Brad Harman during Tuesday’s game against Cooper High April 21, 2026. Final score was 5-0, Abilene High.
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Cooper pitcher Carson Boone winds up during Tuesday’s game against Abilene High April 21, 2026. Final score was 5-0, Abilene High.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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)
Abilene High Eagles (22-9-1) vs. Lubbock Monterey (18-14-1) (Best-of-three series)
Complete 5A DI UIL Baseball Playoffs bracket.
Abilene Wylie Bulldogs (20-5-1) vs. Lubbock Coronado Mustangs (20-12) (Best-of-three series)
Complete 5A DII UIL Baseball Playoffs bracket.
Stephenville Yellow Jackets (24-9) vs. Lubbock Estacado Matadors (14-13) (Best-of-three series)
Complete 4A DI UIL Baseball Playoffs bracket.
Clyde Bulldogs (15-10-1) vs. Llano Yellowjackets (19-6) (Best-of-three series)
Tuscola Jim Ned Indians (24-2) vs. Ingram Moore Warriors (15-4) (Best-of-three series)
Complete 3A DI UIL Baseball Playoffs bracket.
Merkel Badgers (13-9) vs. Comfort Bobcats (22-4), TBD
Coahoma Bulldogs (14-11) vs. Alpine Bucks (8-8) (Best-of-three series)
Complete 3A DII UIL Baseball Playoffs bracket.
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Forsan Buffaloes (19-8) vs. Colorado City Wolves (6-12), TBD
Anson Tigers (9-8) vs. Cisco Loboes (11-9) (Best-of-three series)
Hawley Bearcats (16-7-1) vs. Bangs Dragons (9-12-1) (Best-of-three series)
Complete 2A DI UIL Baseball Playoffs bracket.
Stamford Bulldogs (15-6) vs. Coleman Bluecats (16-5) (Best-of-three series)
Miles Bulldogs (11-9-1) vs. McCamey Badgers (10-10) (Best-of-three series)
Albany Lions (12-4) vs. De Leon Bearcats (14-9-1) (Best-of-three series)
Goldthwaite Eagles (10-11) vs. Granger Lions (13-7-1) (Best-of-three series)
Complete 2A DII UIL Baseball Playoffs bracket.
Ira Bulldogs (12-3) vs. Roby Lions (10-6-3) (Best-of-three series)
Jayton Jaybirds (7-3) vs. May Tigers (12-1) (Best-of-three series)
Hamlin Pied Pipers (14-1) vs. Cross Plains Buffaloes (9-7) (Best-of-three series)
Westbrook Wildcats (1-9) vs. Hermleigh Cardinals (5-3) (One-game playoff)
Munday Moguls (4-5) vs. Perrin-Whitt Pirates (11-1), TBD
Gordon Longhorns (13-3) vs. Aquila Eagles (9-7) (Best-of-three series)
1A Region I and II UIL Baseball Playoffs bracket | 1A Region III and IV UIL Baseball Playoffs bracket
This article originally appeared on Abilene Reporter-News: Big Country Baseball UIL Bi-District Playoff Schedule, Scores (April 28-May 4)
The bi-district playoffs are scheduled from April 28 to May 4, 2026.
The article provides a detailed look at every first-round matchup featuring Big Country teams.
Winners of the bi-district round will advance to the area round of the playoffs.
Scores for the bi-district playoffs will be updated throughout the competition from April 28 to May 4.
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