LC State Baseball Joins Top 5 in Latest NAIA Poll

Warriors host key conference series with British Columbia this weekend

Apr. 1, 2026 at 11:37pm

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LC State Baseball has climbed to No. 5 in the latest NAIA poll, thanks to dominant pitching and a potent offense. The Warriors lead the NAIA in ERA and WHIP, while Jackson Jaha is one of the top hitters in the nation. LC State will host a key Cascade Conference series against British Columbia this weekend.

Why it matters

This ranking represents continued success for the LC State baseball program, which has established itself as one of the top NAIA teams in the country. The upcoming series against British Columbia will be crucial in determining the conference standings, as the two teams are tied for first place.

The details

LC State's pitching staff has been the key to their success this season, leading the NAIA in ERA (2.70) and WHIP (1.10). Landon Webb has been particularly dominant, ranking third in the NAIA in WHIP (0.91) and 11th in ERA (2.05). Offensively, the Warriors rank in the top 20 of the NAIA in batting average (.337) and slugging (.533), led by Jackson Jaha, who leads the nation in batting average (.533) and on-base percentage (.607), and is second in slugging (1.000).

  • LC State has a 26-3 overall record and an 18-3 mark in Cascade Conference play.

The players

Landon Webb

LC State pitcher who ranks third in the NAIA in WHIP (0.91) and 11th in ERA (2.05).

Jackson Jaha

LC State hitter who leads the NAIA in batting average (.533) and on-base percentage (.607), and is second in slugging (1.000).

British Columbia

The Thunderbirds are the only other Cascade Conference team receiving votes in the latest NAIA poll and are tied with LC State for first place in the conference standings.

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What they’re saying

“Warrior pitching has been dominant this season and has played a key role in LC State's 26-3 overall record and 18-3 mark in CCC play.”

— Alisha Alexander, Assistant Athletic Director-Sports Information/SWL

What’s next

The Warriors and Thunderbirds will face off in a four-game Cascade Conference series this weekend in Lewiston, with the winner taking sole possession of first place in the conference standings.

The takeaway

LC State's rise to the top 5 in the NAIA poll is a testament to the program's consistent excellence, driven by dominant pitching and a potent offense. The upcoming series against British Columbia will be a crucial test as the Warriors look to solidify their position as one of the top NAIA teams in the country.