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Big Country Baseball UIL Regional Semifinals Playoff Schedule, Scores (May 13-16)
TL;DR
The Big Country Baseball UIL Regional Semifinals are scheduled from May 13-16, 2026. Top Texas high school teams will compete for a spot in the regional finals.
Key points
- UIL Regional Semifinals scheduled for May 13-16, 2026
- Top Texas high school teams will compete
- Winners advance to regional finals next week
- Teams completed bi-district and area rounds
Big Country Baseball UIL Regional Semifinals Playoff Schedule, Scores (May 13-16)
With an exhilarating regular season and exciting bi-district and area rounds of postseason play now officially in the books, it’s time to move on to the regional semifinals round of the 2026 Texas high school baseball playoffs.
The Lone Star State’s top teams on the baseball diamond will compete in the area round of the playoffs from Wednesday, May 13, through Saturday, May 16, with the winners punching their tickets to the regional finals next week.
Here’s a closer look at every third-round matchup featuring Big Country teams during the regional semifinals of the 2026 UIL Baseball Playoffs:
May’s Lane Goodson is ruled safe after Jayton third baseman Cody Nail’s attempt to tag him out during Game Two of Thursday’s high school baseball series between Jayton and May in Clyde April 29, 2026. Final score in the best-out-of-three series was 17-2 and 18-2, May.
Lorenzo Vargas pitches for Jayton during Game One of Thursday’s high school baseball series between Jayton and May in Clyde April 29, 2026. Final score in the best-out-of-three series was 17-2 and 18-2, May.
May’s Kayden Psencik takes a swing as Jackson Lusk waits at third base during Game One of Thursday’s high school baseball series between Jayton and May in Clyde April 29, 2026. Final score in the best-out-of-three series was 17-2 and 18-2, May.
May’s Lane Goodson dives for first base during Game One of Thursday’s high school baseball series between Jayton and May in Clyde April 29, 2026. Final score in the best-out-of-three series was 17-2 and 18-2, May.
May’s Brody Stice is out at home plate during Game Two of Thursday’s high school baseball series between Jayton and May in Clyde April 29, 2026. Final score in the best-out-of-three series was 17-2 and 18-2, May.
May second baseman Cayson Dail throws to first after tagging out Jayton’s Casey Spray during Game Two of Thursday’s high school baseball series between Jayton and May in Clyde April 29, 2026. Final score in the best-out-of-three series was 17-2 and 18-2, May.
May’s Lane Goodson just misses tagging Jayton’s Bode Ham out at third during Game Two of Thursday’s high school baseball series between Jayton and May in Clyde April 29, 2026. Final score in the best-out-of-three series was 17-2 and 18-2, May.
May’s Jackson Lusk crosses home plate for another run as teammate Kayden Psencik waits for his turn at bat during Game Two of Thursday’s high school baseball series between Jayton and May in Clyde April 29, 2026. Final score in the best-out-of-three series was 17-2 and 18-2, May.
May’s Kayden Psencik slides into second base as Jayton’s Dayton Bleiker waits for the throw from home plate during Game Two of Thursday’s high school baseball series between Jayton and May in Clyde April 29, 2026. Final score in the best-out-of-three series was 17-2 and 18-2, May.
May pitcher Kobey Morris throws to first after a Jayton bunt during Game Two of Thursday’s high school baseball series between Jayton and May in Clyde April 29, 2026. Final score in the best-out-of-three series was 17-2 and 18-2, May.
May shortstop Cayson Dail fields a Jayton ball during Game Two of Thursday’s high school baseball series between Jayton and May in Clyde April 29, 2026. Final score in the best-out-of-three series was 17-2 and 18-2, May.
May’s Cayson Dail waits for the ball as Jauyton’s Tucker Scott returns to first base during Game Two of Thursday’s high school baseball series between Jayton and May in Clyde April 29, 2026. Final score in the best-out-of-three series was 17-2 and 18-2, May.
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May sweeps series against Jayton in 1A UIL baseball photos
May’s Lane Goodson is ruled safe after Jayton third baseman Cody Nail’s attempt to tag him out during Game Two of Thursday’s high school baseball series between Jayton and May in Clyde April 29, 2026. Final score in the best-out-of-three series was 17-2 and 18-2, May.
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May sweeps series against Jayton in 1A UIL baseball photos
May’s Lane Goodson is ruled safe after Jayton third baseman Cody Nail’s attempt to tag him out during Game Two of Thursday’s high school baseball series between Jayton and May in Clyde April 29, 2026. Final score in the best-out-of-three series was 17-2 and 18-2, May.
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May sweeps series against Jayton in 1A UIL baseball photos
Lorenzo Vargas pitches for Jayton during Game One of Thursday’s high school baseball series between Jayton and May in Clyde April 29, 2026. Final score in the best-out-of-three series was 17-2 and 18-2, May.
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May sweeps series against Jayton in 1A UIL baseball photos
May’s Kayden Psencik takes a swing as Jackson Lusk waits at third base during Game One of Thursday’s high school baseball series between Jayton and May in Clyde April 29, 2026. Final score in the best-out-of-three series was 17-2 and 18-2, May.
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May sweeps series against Jayton in 1A UIL baseball photos
May’s Lane Goodson dives for first base during Game One of Thursday’s high school baseball series between Jayton and May in Clyde April 29, 2026. Final score in the best-out-of-three series was 17-2 and 18-2, May.
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May sweeps series against Jayton in 1A UIL baseball photos
May’s Brody Stice is out at home plate during Game Two of Thursday’s high school baseball series between Jayton and May in Clyde April 29, 2026. Final score in the best-out-of-three series was 17-2 and 18-2, May.
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May sweeps series against Jayton in 1A UIL baseball photos
May second baseman Cayson Dail throws to first after tagging out Jayton’s Casey Spray during Game Two of Thursday’s high school baseball series between Jayton and May in Clyde April 29, 2026. Final score in the best-out-of-three series was 17-2 and 18-2, May.
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May sweeps series against Jayton in 1A UIL baseball photos
May’s Lane Goodson just misses tagging Jayton’s Bode Ham out at third during Game Two of Thursday’s high school baseball series between Jayton and May in Clyde April 29, 2026. Final score in the best-out-of-three series was 17-2 and 18-2, May.
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May sweeps series against Jayton in 1A UIL baseball photos
May’s Jackson Lusk crosses home plate for another run as teammate Kayden Psencik waits for his turn at bat during Game Two of Thursday’s high school baseball series between Jayton and May in Clyde April 29, 2026. Final score in the best-out-of-three series was 17-2 and 18-2, May.
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May sweeps series against Jayton in 1A UIL baseball photos
May’s Kayden Psencik slides into second base as Jayton’s Dayton Bleiker waits for the throw from home plate during Game Two of Thursday’s high school baseball series between Jayton and May in Clyde April 29, 2026. Final score in the best-out-of-three series was 17-2 and 18-2, May.
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May sweeps series against Jayton in 1A UIL baseball photos
May pitcher Kobey Morris throws to first after a Jayton bunt during Game Two of Thursday’s high school baseball series between Jayton and May in Clyde April 29, 2026. Final score in the best-out-of-three series was 17-2 and 18-2, May.
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May sweeps series against Jayton in 1A UIL baseball photos
May shortstop Cayson Dail fields a Jayton ball during Game Two of Thursday’s high school baseball series between Jayton and May in Clyde April 29, 2026. Final score in the best-out-of-three series was 17-2 and 18-2, May.
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May sweeps series against Jayton in 1A UIL baseball photos
May’s Cayson Dail waits for the ball as Jauyton’s Tucker Scott returns to first base during Game Two of Thursday’s high school baseball series between Jayton and May in Clyde April 29, 2026. Final score in the best-out-of-three series was 17-2 and 18-2, May.
CLASS 5A DIVISION II
Abilene Wylie Bulldogs (24-5-1) vs. Burleson Elks (25-8) (Best-of-three series)
- Game #1 – 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 14, at Graham HS
- Game #2 – 3 p.m. on Friday, May 15, at Graham HS
- Game #3 – 30 minutes after Game 2 (If necessary)
Complete 5A DII UIL Baseball Playoffs bracket.
CLASS 3A DIVISION I
Tuscola Jim Ned Indians (28-2) vs. Shallowater Mustangs (31-3-1) (Best-of-three series)
- Game #1 – 6 p.m. on Friday, May 15, at Midland Legacy HS
- Game #2 – 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 16, at Midland Legacy HS
- Game #3 – 30 minutes after Game 2 (If necessary)
Complete 3A DI UIL Baseball Playoffs bracket.
CLASS 3A DIVISION II
Coahoma Bulldogs (18-11) vs. Wall Hawks (29-8) (Best-of-three series)
- Game #1 – 7 p.m. on Friday, May 15, at McMurry University’s Walt Driggers Field in Abilene
- Game #2 – Noon on Saturday, May 16, at McMurry University’s Walt Driggers Field in Abilene
- Game #3 – 30 minutes after Game 2 (If necessary)
Complete 3A DII UIL Baseball Playoffs bracket.
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CLASS 2A DIVISION I
Cisco Loboes (15-9) vs. New Deal Lions (22-2) (Best-of-three series)
- Game #1 – 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13, at Ira HS
- Game #2 – 5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13, at Ira HS
- Game #3 – 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 16, at Ira HS (If necessary)
Complete 2A DI UIL Baseball Playoffs bracket.
CLASS 2A DIVISION II
Stamford Bulldogs (19-7) vs. Gruver Greyhounds (12-0) (Best-of-three series)
- Game #1 – 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13, at Plainview HS
- Game #2 – 30 minutes after Game 1
- Game #3 – 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 16, at Plainview HS (If necessary)
Albany Lions (16-5) vs. Ropes Eagles (25-5) (One-game playoff)
- One-Game Playoff – 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 14, at Ira HS
Goldthwaite Eagles (16-13) vs. Shiner Comanches (21-1) (Best-of-three series)
- Game #1 – 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 14, at Georgetown East View HS
- Game #2 – 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 16, at Georgetown East View HS
- Game #3 – 30 minutes after Game 2 (If necessary)
Complete 2A DII UIL Baseball Playoffs bracket.
CLASS 1A
May Tigers (16-1) vs. Hamlin Pied Pipers (17-1) (Best-of-three series)
- Game #1 – 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13, at Eula HS
- Game #2 – 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 14, at Eula HS
- Game #3 – 6 p.m. on Monday, May 18, at Eula HS (If necessary)
Gordon Longhorns (17-4) vs. Oglesby Tigers (14-9), TBD
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 Regional Semifinals Playoff Schedule, Scores (May 13-16)
Q&A
What are the dates for the Big Country Baseball UIL Regional Semifinals?
The Big Country Baseball UIL Regional Semifinals will take place from May 13 to May 16, 2026.
Which teams are competing in the UIL Regional Semifinals?
The article provides a closer look at various third-round matchups featuring Big Country teams.
What is at stake in the UIL Regional Semifinals?
Winners of the UIL Regional Semifinals will advance to the regional finals next week.
How did the teams perform in previous rounds before the semifinals?
The teams had an exhilarating regular season and successfully completed the bi-district and area rounds of postseason play.
