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MPSSAA playoff brackets announced for Bayside South baseball and softball teams
TL;DR
The MPSSAA has released the playoff brackets for Bayside South baseball and softball teams, outlining their paths to potential state championships. Last year, three teams from this region reached the state title games.
Key points
- MPSSAA announced state playoff brackets for baseball and softball
- Bayside South teams aim for deep runs in postseason
- Last year, three teams reached state title games
- Mardela won the 1A softball championship
- Decatur softball and Parkside baseball were runners-up
The MPSSAA has announced its state playoff brackets for the upcoming baseball and softball postseasons. And now, Bayside South teams know the path that is laid out for them as they hope to make deep runs toward a state championship.
Last year saw three Bayside South teams make it to the state title game in baseball and softball, as Mardela won the 1A softball championship, while Decatur softball and Parkside baseball finished their seasons as runners-up. We'll see if any Bayside South teams can replicate those runs this postseason.
Here are the Maryland state playoff brackets for Bayside South baseball and softball teams:
Baseball
Parkside's Tristan Merritt (2) pitches against Bennett Tuesday, April 14, 2026, in Salisbury, Maryland. Parkside defeated Bennett 2-0.
There are two Bayside South teams in the MPSSAA Class 3A East II Region, and there is a chance they could face each other in the coming rounds.
Stephen Decatur, fresh off of an undefeated regular season, are the No. 1 seed in 3A East II. They will receive a bye in the regional quarterfinals before hosting the regional semifinals on Saturday, May 9.
James M. Bennett are the No. 4 seed in the same region, and will host South River in the regional quarterfinals on May 7. The winner of that game will head to Berlin to face Decatur.
Parkside, last year's Class 2A runner ups, are the No. 1 seed in the 2A East II region, and will also receive a bye in the regional quarterfinals. They will host the winners of the Queen Anne's-Easton game on May 9. Wi-Hi are also in this region as the No. 6 seed, and will be on the road for their May 7 matchup against North Caroline
In 1A East II, Mardela are the No. 1 seed and receive a bye in the first round before hosting the regional semifinals. Washington are the No. 5 seed, and will travel to face Cambridge-South Dorchester, with the winner moving on to face Mardela.
The Snow Hill Eagles are the No. 2 seed and will also receive a bye in the first round before hosting the regionals semifinals. Crisfield and Pocomoke are the No. 3 and No. 6 seeds respectively, and Crisfield will host Pocomoke in the regional quarterfinals this week.
Q&A
What are the MPSSAA playoff brackets for Bayside South baseball teams?
The MPSSAA has announced the playoff brackets for Bayside South baseball teams, detailing their matchups for the postseason.
Which Bayside South teams made it to the state title games last year?
Last year, Mardela won the 1A softball championship, while Decatur softball and Parkside baseball were runners-up in their respective categories.
When do the MPSSAA playoffs for Bayside South baseball and softball start?
The exact start date for the MPSSAA playoffs for Bayside South baseball and softball teams has not been specified in the announcement.
How can Bayside South teams prepare for the state championships?
Bayside South teams can prepare for the state championships by reviewing their playoff brackets and strategizing for their upcoming matches.
