Stillwater High baseball splits series with Jenks

Pioneer team rallies to remain atop district standings

Apr. 9, 2026 at 3:34am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the action and energy of a high school baseball game, with overlapping planes of green, red, and player silhouettes, capturing the competitive spirit of the matchup.Stillwater High's gritty rally to split the series with rival Jenks showcases the team's determination to remain atop the district standings.Stillwater Today

The Stillwater High baseball team split a series with rival Jenks High, rallying in the final game to maintain their position atop the district standings. After a tough loss, Stillwater coach Bryce Scalf gathered his team to discuss the importance of the split and their continued success this season.

Why it matters

This district matchup between two of the top high school baseball programs in Oklahoma is a key rivalry game that can have major implications for the teams' playoff positioning and championship aspirations. Stillwater's ability to bounce back and earn a split keeps them in control of their own destiny in the race for the district title.

The details

In the first game of the series, Jenks celebrated a victory over Stillwater at Couch Park. But in the second game, Stillwater's team rallied to earn a split of the series, maintaining their position atop the district standings. The win was an important bounce-back performance for the Pioneers after the tough loss.

  • The series took place on April 8-9, 2026.

The players

Bryce Scalf

The head coach of the Stillwater High baseball team.

Jenks High

A rival high school baseball program that played against Stillwater.

Stillwater High

The high school baseball team that split the series with Jenks.

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What they’re saying

“With Jenks High celebrating in the visitor dugout at Couch Park, Stillwater High coach Bryce Scalf gathered his team off to the side of the field.”

— Bryce Scalf, Stillwater High Baseball Coach

What’s next

Stillwater High will look to build on the split series as they continue their push for the district championship. Their next game is scheduled for April 15th against a tough conference opponent.

The takeaway

Stillwater High's ability to rally and earn a split against their rival Jenks High shows the resilience and competitive spirit of the team. This result keeps them in control of their own destiny in the race for the district title, setting up an exciting finish to the high school baseball season.