Salida High School Baseball Wins Two in Three-Game Tournament

The Spartans improve their record to 2-6 after a successful weekend in Gunnison.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 8:48pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the dynamic action of a high school baseball game, with the vibrant colors of the Salida Spartans' uniforms breaking down into overlapping planes of color and shape.The Salida High School baseball team's tournament success injects new energy into the local community's support for their season.Gunnison Today

The Salida High School baseball team picked up their first two wins of the season in a two-day tournament in Gunnison, Colorado on March 27-28, improving their overall record to 2-6.

Why it matters

High school sports, especially baseball, are an important part of the local community in Salida. The Spartans' performance in this tournament shows they are making progress after a slow start to the season and could build momentum heading into the rest of their schedule.

The details

The Spartans competed in a three-game tournament in Gunnison over the weekend, where they were able to secure two victories to improve their season record to 2-6 after starting 0-6.

  • The tournament took place on March 27-28, 2026.
  • The Spartans' season started in early March 2026.

The players

Salida High School baseball team

The high school baseball team representing Salida, Colorado.

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What’s next

The Spartans will look to build on their tournament success as they continue their regular season schedule in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

The Salida High School baseball team's performance in the Gunnison tournament shows they are making progress after a slow start to the season, giving the local community hope that the Spartans can turn their season around and have a successful year.