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The NCHSAA and NCISAA have released playoff brackets for high school baseball teams in Cleveland, Gaston, and Lincoln counties. The playoffs begin on May 5, with state championships scheduled for late May.
See NCHSAA, NCISAA playoff brackets for Gastonia, Shelby baseball teams
High school baseball teams from Cleveland, Gaston and Lincoln counties now know their respective paths to a state title, the NCHSAA and NCISAA releasing their official playoff brackets Monday, May 4.
The NCHSAA playoffs begin on May 5 with opening-round play. Second-round action for the NCHSAA playoffs is Friday, May 8, with the third and fourth rounds being contested on May 12 and 15, respectively. Regional championship series are scheduled for May 19-23, with state championships set for May 27-30 in Burlington and Holly Springs.
NCISAA playoff action also gets underway on May 5, with second- and third-round competition scheduled for May 7 and May 9, respectively. State semifinals are to be contested on May 12, with the four NCISAA championship series set for May 15 and 16.
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First round
6A West
South Point baseball hosted Crest on Thursday, April 23 in Belmont. The Red Raiders won 5-3 to pull even in the Big South 5A/6A title race.
South Point baseball hosted Crest on Thursday, April 23 in Belmont. The Red Raiders won 5-3 to pull even in the Big South 5A/6A title race.
South Point baseball hosted Crest on Thursday, April 23 in Belmont. The Red Raiders won 5-3 to pull even in the Big South 5A/6A title race.
South Point baseball hosted Crest on Thursday, April 23 in Belmont. The Red Raiders won 5-3 to pull even in the Big South 5A/6A title race.
South Point baseball hosted Crest on Thursday, April 23 in Belmont. The Red Raiders won 5-3 to pull even in the Big South 5A/6A title race.
South Point baseball's Gavin Smith slides into home plate during the Red Raiders' 5-3 win over Crest on April 23, 2026 in Belmont.
South Point baseball hosted Crest on Thursday, April 23 in Belmont. The Red Raiders won 5-3 to pull even in the Big South 5A/6A title race.
South Point baseball hosted Crest on Thursday, April 23 in Belmont. The Red Raiders won 5-3 to pull even in the Big South 5A/6A title race.
South Point baseball hosted Crest on Thursday, April 23 in Belmont. The Red Raiders won 5-3 to pull even in the Big South 5A/6A title race.
South Point baseball hosted Crest on Thursday, April 23 in Belmont. The Red Raiders won 5-3 to pull even in the Big South 5A/6A title race.
South Point baseball hosted Crest on Thursday, April 23 in Belmont. The Red Raiders won 5-3 to pull even in the Big South 5A/6A title race.
South Point baseball hosted Crest on Thursday, April 23 in Belmont. The Red Raiders won 5-3 to pull even in the Big South 5A/6A title race.
South Point baseball hosted Crest on Thursday, April 23 in Belmont. The Red Raiders won 5-3 to pull even in the Big South 5A/6A title race.
South Point baseball hosted Crest on Thursday, April 23 in Belmont. The Red Raiders won 5-3 to pull even in the Big South 5A/6A title race.
South Point baseball hosted Crest on Thursday, April 23 in Belmont. The Red Raiders won 5-3 to pull even in the Big South 5A/6A title race.
South Point baseball hosted Crest on Thursday, April 23 in Belmont. The Red Raiders won 5-3 to pull even in the Big South 5A/6A title race.
South Point baseball hosted Crest on Thursday, April 23 in Belmont. The Red Raiders won 5-3 to pull even in the Big South 5A/6A title race.
South Point baseball hosted Crest on Thursday, April 23 in Belmont. The Red Raiders won 5-3 to pull even in the Big South 5A/6A title race.
South Point baseball hosted Crest on Thursday, April 23 in Belmont. The Red Raiders won 5-3 to pull even in the Big South 5A/6A title race.
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South Point baseball hosted Crest on Thursday, April 23 in Belmont. The Red Raiders won 5-3 to pull even in the Big South 5A/6A title race.
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South Point baseball hosted Crest on Thursday, April 23 in Belmont. The Red Raiders won 5-3 to pull even in the Big South 5A/6A title race.
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South Point baseball hosted Crest on Thursday, April 23 in Belmont. The Red Raiders won 5-3 to pull even in the Big South 5A/6A title race.
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South Point baseball hosted Crest on Thursday, April 23 in Belmont. The Red Raiders won 5-3 to pull even in the Big South 5A/6A title race.
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South Point baseball hosted Crest on Thursday, April 23 in Belmont. The Red Raiders won 5-3 to pull even in the Big South 5A/6A title race.
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South Point baseball hosted Crest on Thursday, April 23 in Belmont. The Red Raiders won 5-3 to pull even in the Big South 5A/6A title race.
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South Point baseball's Gavin Smith slides into home plate during the Red Raiders' 5-3 win over Crest on April 23, 2026 in Belmont.
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South Point baseball hosted Crest on Thursday, April 23 in Belmont. The Red Raiders won 5-3 to pull even in the Big South 5A/6A title race.
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South Point baseball hosted Crest on Thursday, April 23 in Belmont. The Red Raiders won 5-3 to pull even in the Big South 5A/6A title race.
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South Point baseball hosted Crest on Thursday, April 23 in Belmont. The Red Raiders won 5-3 to pull even in the Big South 5A/6A title race.
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South Point baseball hosted Crest on Thursday, April 23 in Belmont. The Red Raiders won 5-3 to pull even in the Big South 5A/6A title race.
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South Point baseball hosted Crest on Thursday, April 23 in Belmont. The Red Raiders won 5-3 to pull even in the Big South 5A/6A title race.
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South Point baseball hosted Crest on Thursday, April 23 in Belmont. The Red Raiders won 5-3 to pull even in the Big South 5A/6A title race.
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South Point baseball hosted Crest on Thursday, April 23 in Belmont. The Red Raiders won 5-3 to pull even in the Big South 5A/6A title race.
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South Point baseball hosted Crest on Thursday, April 23 in Belmont. The Red Raiders won 5-3 to pull even in the Big South 5A/6A title race.
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South Point baseball hosted Crest on Thursday, April 23 in Belmont. The Red Raiders won 5-3 to pull even in the Big South 5A/6A title race.
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South Point baseball hosted Crest on Thursday, April 23 in Belmont. The Red Raiders won 5-3 to pull even in the Big South 5A/6A title race.
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South Point baseball hosted Crest on Thursday, April 23 in Belmont. The Red Raiders won 5-3 to pull even in the Big South 5A/6A title race.
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South Point baseball hosted Crest on Thursday, April 23 in Belmont. The Red Raiders won 5-3 to pull even in the Big South 5A/6A title race.
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South Point baseball hosted Crest on Thursday, April 23 in Belmont. The Red Raiders won 5-3 to pull even in the Big South 5A/6A title race.
5A West
4A West
3A West
2A West
South Point baseball defeated Christ the King in the Gaston County Easter Baseball Tournament final, 9-1, to claim the team's first tourney championship since 2014.
South Point baseball defeated Christ the King in the Gaston County Easter Baseball Tournament final, 9-1, to claim the team's first tourney championship since 2014.
South Point baseball defeated Christ the King in the Gaston County Easter Baseball Tournament final, 9-1, to claim the team's first tourney championship since 2014.
South Point baseball defeated Christ the King in the Gaston County Easter Baseball Tournament final, 9-1, to claim the team's first tourney championship since 2014.
South Point baseball defeated Christ the King in the Gaston County Easter Baseball Tournament final, 9-1, to claim the team's first tourney championship since 2014.
South Point baseball defeated Christ the King in the Gaston County Easter Baseball Tournament final, 9-1, to claim the team's first tourney championship since 2014.
South Point baseball defeated Christ the King in the Gaston County Easter Baseball Tournament final, 9-1, to claim the team's first tourney championship since 2014.
South Point baseball defeated Christ the King in the Gaston County Easter Baseball Tournament final, 9-1, to claim the team's first tourney championship since 2014.
South Point baseball defeated Christ the King in the Gaston County Easter Baseball Tournament final, 9-1, to claim the team's first tourney championship since 2014.
South Point baseball defeated Christ the King in the Gaston County Easter Baseball Tournament final, 9-1, to claim the team's first tourney championship since 2014.
South Point baseball defeated Christ the King in the Gaston County Easter Baseball Tournament final, 9-1, to claim the team's first tourney championship since 2014.
South Point baseball defeated Christ the King in the Gaston County Easter Baseball Tournament final, 9-1, to claim the team's first tourney championship since 2014.
South Point baseball defeated Christ the King in the Gaston County Easter Baseball Tournament final, 9-1, to claim the team's first tourney championship since 2014.
South Point baseball defeated Christ the King in the Gaston County Easter Baseball Tournament final, 9-1, to claim the team's first tourney championship since 2014.
South Point baseball defeated Christ the King in the Gaston County Easter Baseball Tournament final, 9-1, to claim the team's first tourney championship since 2014.
South Point baseball defeated Christ the King in the Gaston County Easter Baseball Tournament final, 9-1, to claim the team's first tourney championship since 2014.
South Point baseball defeated Christ the King in the Gaston County Easter Baseball Tournament final, 9-1, to claim the team's first tourney championship since 2014.
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South Point baseball defeated Christ the King in the Gaston County Easter Baseball Tournament final, 9-1, to claim the team's first tourney championship since 2014.
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South Point baseball defeated Christ the King in the Gaston County Easter Baseball Tournament final, 9-1, to claim the team's first tourney championship since 2014.
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South Point baseball defeated Christ the King in the Gaston County Easter Baseball Tournament final, 9-1, to claim the team's first tourney championship since 2014.
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South Point baseball defeated Christ the King in the Gaston County Easter Baseball Tournament final, 9-1, to claim the team's first tourney championship since 2014.
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South Point baseball defeated Christ the King in the Gaston County Easter Baseball Tournament final, 9-1, to claim the team's first tourney championship since 2014.
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South Point baseball defeated Christ the King in the Gaston County Easter Baseball Tournament final, 9-1, to claim the team's first tourney championship since 2014.
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South Point baseball defeated Christ the King in the Gaston County Easter Baseball Tournament final, 9-1, to claim the team's first tourney championship since 2014.
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South Point baseball defeated Christ the King in the Gaston County Easter Baseball Tournament final, 9-1, to claim the team's first tourney championship since 2014.
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South Point baseball defeated Christ the King in the Gaston County Easter Baseball Tournament final, 9-1, to claim the team's first tourney championship since 2014.
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South Point baseball defeated Christ the King in the Gaston County Easter Baseball Tournament final, 9-1, to claim the team's first tourney championship since 2014.
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South Point baseball defeated Christ the King in the Gaston County Easter Baseball Tournament final, 9-1, to claim the team's first tourney championship since 2014.
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South Point baseball defeated Christ the King in the Gaston County Easter Baseball Tournament final, 9-1, to claim the team's first tourney championship since 2014.
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South Point baseball defeated Christ the King in the Gaston County Easter Baseball Tournament final, 9-1, to claim the team's first tourney championship since 2014.
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South Point baseball defeated Christ the King in the Gaston County Easter Baseball Tournament final, 9-1, to claim the team's first tourney championship since 2014.
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South Point baseball defeated Christ the King in the Gaston County Easter Baseball Tournament final, 9-1, to claim the team's first tourney championship since 2014.
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South Point baseball defeated Christ the King in the Gaston County Easter Baseball Tournament final, 9-1, to claim the team's first tourney championship since 2014.
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South Point baseball defeated Christ the King in the Gaston County Easter Baseball Tournament final, 9-1, to claim the team's first tourney championship since 2014.
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South Point baseball defeated Christ the King in the Gaston County Easter Baseball Tournament final, 9-1, to claim the team's first tourney championship since 2014.
First round
Class 3A
Class 2A
Thursday, May 7
Second round
Class 3A
Class 2A
Saturday, May 9
Quarterfinals
Class 3A
This article originally appeared on The Gaston Gazette: 20 Gastonia, Shelby baseball teams qualify for NCHSAA, NCISAA playoffs
The NCHSAA playoffs begin on May 5.
The NCISAA championship series is set for May 15 and 16.
The playoffs include teams from Cleveland, Gaston, and Lincoln counties.
The second round is on May 8, with the third and fourth rounds on May 12 and 15, respectively.
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