Pace Baseball Wins 6th Straight District Title on Walk-Off Homer

Braiden Cheshire's dramatic 3-run blast lifts Pace to another championship.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 7:43am

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The Pace High School baseball team clinched its sixth consecutive district title with a thrilling walk-off home run by Braiden Cheshire in the bottom of the final inning, defeating rival Tate High School.

Why it matters

Pace's baseball program has established itself as a dominant force in the region, winning their division title for the sixth straight year. This latest championship-clinching victory showcases the team's resilience and clutch hitting ability in high-pressure situations.

The details

Pace trailed Tate for most of the game until Cheshire stepped up to the plate in the bottom of the final inning and launched a game-winning 3-run homer, sparking a wild celebration among the home crowd.

  • The game was played on April 17, 2026.

The players

Braiden Cheshire

A Pace High School baseball player who hit the game-winning walk-off home run to clinch the district title for his team.

Pace High School

The high school baseball team that has won 6 consecutive district championships.

Tate High School

The rival high school team that faced off against Pace in the district title game.

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What they’re saying

“I told him I was good for this,”

— Braiden Cheshire, Pace High School Baseball Player

What’s next

Pace High School will advance to the regional playoffs as the district champion.

The takeaway

Pace High School's baseball program has cemented its status as a perennial powerhouse in the region, winning 6 straight district titles through a combination of clutch hitting, resilience, and a winning culture.