Sutherlin Baseball Team Splits Games at Taft Tournament

The Sutherlin High School baseball squad earned one win and suffered two losses at the weekend tournament.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 7:33pm

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The Sutherlin High School baseball team competed in the Taft Tournament over the weekend, coming away with one win and two losses against opponents from the central Oregon coast.

Why it matters

High school baseball tournaments like the Taft event provide valuable experience for young players to compete against unfamiliar teams and prepare for the upcoming league season. Sutherlin's performance will give the coaching staff insight into areas that need improvement before conference play begins.

The details

Sutherlin won one of their three games at the tournament, held in the coastal town of Lincoln City. The team's lone victory came against an unspecified opponent, while they suffered two losses to other unnamed teams from the central Oregon region.

  • The Taft Tournament took place over the weekend of March 28-30, 2026.

The players

Sutherlin High School Baseball Team

The varsity baseball squad representing Sutherlin High School, a public secondary school located in Sutherlin, Oregon.

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What’s next

Sutherlin will look to build on their tournament performance as they prepare for the start of their league schedule in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

The Taft Tournament provided a valuable opportunity for the Sutherlin High School baseball team to compete against unfamiliar opponents and gain experience ahead of the upcoming league season.