Lewis-Clark State Baseball Opens 2026 Season

Warriors host Whitworth in Saturday doubleheader after missing NAIA World Series in 2025

Published on Feb. 6, 2026

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The Lewis-Clark State baseball team is set to open the 2026 season on Saturday with a home doubleheader against Whitworth. The Warriors are coming off a 36-16 campaign in 2025 that saw them fail to qualify for the Avista NAIA World Series for a second straight year, leading to the departure of former head coach Jake Taylor. Three-time national champion coach Jeremiah Robbins has returned to lead the program for a second time.

Why it matters

Lewis-Clark State has a storied baseball tradition, having won 18 NAIA national championships. The team’s failure to reach the World Series the past two seasons has been a disappointment for the program and its loyal fan base in the LC Valley. Robbins’ return as head coach is seen as a move to get the Warriors back to their championship-caliber form.

The details

Saturday’s doubleheader will feature a modified format, with one 9-inning game followed by one 7-inning contest. First pitch is set for 10 a.m. at Harris Field, with live radio coverage on 95.5 FM and AM 950 KOZE, as well as free online streaming at koze.com. Whitworth is coming off a 29-18 season in 2025 that saw them advance to the NCAA Division III Regionals.

  • The 2026 Lewis-Clark State baseball season opens on Saturday, February 8th.

The players

Jeremiah Robbins

The three-time national champion coach has returned to lead the Lewis-Clark State baseball program for a second time after the team failed to reach the NAIA World Series the past two seasons.

Jake Taylor

The former Lewis-Clark State baseball head coach was let go after the team’s failure to qualify for the NAIA World Series in 2025.

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What’s next

The Warriors will look to build momentum from their season-opening doubleheader against Whitworth as they aim to return to the NAIA World Series for the first time since 2023.

The takeaway

After missing the NAIA World Series the past two seasons, the Lewis-Clark State baseball program is hoping a coaching change and renewed focus will help them regain their status as one of the top small college baseball programs in the country.