Eagles Sweep Series with Mohawk to Even League Record

East Linn baseball team bounces back from early losses to top-ranked Crosshill Christian

Apr. 15, 2026 at 8:11pm

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The East Linn Eagles baseball team swept a doubleheader against the Mohawk High School team on Thursday, evening their league record after suffering early losses to the top-ranked Crosshill Christian team in late March. The Eagles had previously bounced back with a non-league win over Gaston before re-entering league play.

Why it matters

The Eagles' series sweep against Mohawk puts them back in contention in their league after a tough start to the season against the powerhouse Crosshill Christian squad. Bouncing back from early losses is crucial for the team's playoff hopes and momentum as they look to make a run in the second half of the season.

The details

In the doubleheader against Mohawk, the East Linn Eagles were able to secure victories in both games, evening their league record after the early losses to Crosshill Christian. The team had previously lost three games to the No. 1-ranked Crosshill Christian squad by scores of 10-0, 11-0, and 25-5, but responded with a 7-6 non-league win over Gaston before re-entering league play against Mohawk.

  • The Eagles lost to Crosshill Christian in late March to open Special District 3 play.
  • On April 6, the Eagles beat Gaston 7-6 in a non-league match-up.
  • The Eagles swept the doubleheader against Mohawk on Thursday, April 15, 2026.

The players

East Linn Eagles

The high school baseball team from East Linn, Oregon that competes in Special District 3.

Crosshill Christian

The No. 1-ranked high school baseball team in the state that defeated East Linn in three games to open the season.

Gaston

The high school baseball team that East Linn beat 7-6 in a non-league match-up on April 6.

Mohawk

The high school baseball team that East Linn swept in a doubleheader on April 15 to even their league record.

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What’s next

The Eagles will look to build on their series sweep of Mohawk as they continue league play in the coming weeks, hoping to make a push for the playoffs after the tough early losses to Crosshill Christian.

The takeaway

The East Linn Eagles showed resilience in bouncing back from early season losses to the top-ranked team, using a non-league win and a doubleheader sweep to even their league record and keep their playoff hopes alive heading into the second half of the season.