Warriors and Thunderbirds Face Off in First Place Showdown

Top-ranked baseball teams clash in key Cascade Conference series this weekend in Lewiston.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 11:10pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a baseball game in motion, with the players and field fragmented into sharp, overlapping planes of color representing the competing teams.The high-stakes clash between two of the Cascade Conference's top baseball programs promises an intense, fast-paced matchup this weekend.Lewiston Today

The 5th-ranked Lewis-Clark State Warriors, who have won 12 straight games, are tied for first place in the Cascade Conference with the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds. The two teams will face off in a crucial four-game series at Harris Field in Lewiston, Idaho, with the first game on Friday night and a doubleheader on Saturday followed by a single game on Sunday morning.

Why it matters

This series will have major implications on the Cascade Conference standings, as the winner will take sole possession of first place. Both teams have been on hot streaks, making this an exciting matchup between two of the top programs in the region.

The details

The Warriors are 26-3 overall and 18-3 in conference play, while the Thunderbirds are 24-8 overall and also 18-3 in the Cascade Conference. The series begins with a single game on Friday night at 6 PM, followed by a doubleheader on Saturday at noon and a single game on Sunday morning at 11 AM.

  • The series begins on Friday, April 3, 2026 at 6 PM.
  • A doubleheader is scheduled for Saturday, April 4, 2026 at noon.
  • The series concludes on Sunday, April 5, 2026 at 11 AM.

The players

Lewis-Clark State Warriors

The 5th-ranked college baseball team that has won 12 straight games and is tied for first place in the Cascade Conference.

University of British Columbia Thunderbirds

The college baseball team that is also 18-3 in the Cascade Conference and has won 7 games in a row.

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What they’re saying

“This is going to be an exciting series between two of the top teams in the conference. Both squads have been playing great baseball lately, so it should make for some great competition this weekend.”

— Head Coach, Lewis-Clark State Warriors

What’s next

The winner of this series will take sole possession of first place in the Cascade Conference standings.

The takeaway

This highly anticipated matchup between the top two teams in the Cascade Conference will be a must-watch series for baseball fans in the region, as the outcome will have major implications on the conference title race.