Brownwood Lions Dominate Abilene Tournament with 25 Runs in Two Wins

The Lions defeated Abilene Cooper and Arlington Sam Houston in back-to-back games at the Abilene baseball tournament.

Published on Mar. 7, 2026

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The Brownwood Lions baseball team had a dominant showing at the Abilene tournament on Friday, producing 25 runs across two victories over Abilene Cooper and Arlington Sam Houston. The Lions first won 13-8 over Cooper, then followed it up with a 12-6 win against Sam Houston.

Why it matters

The Lions' offensive outburst at the tournament showcases their potential as they look to build momentum heading into the rest of the season. Brownwood has struggled to a 5-8 record so far, making these lopsided wins an encouraging sign for the team.

The details

Against Cooper, the Lions fell behind 2-1 early but then scored four runs in the third inning and four more in the fourth to take an 8-2 lead. Cooper rallied to make it 8-7, but Brownwood answered with another four-run frame to pull away. Robbie Robinson led the Lions with four hits, including a triple and double, and four RBIs. In the 12-6 win over Sam Houston, Brownwood scored five runs in both the second and third innings to build a 12-2 advantage. Cannon Calvert homered and drove in three runs, while Shaxton Simpson had two hits and two RBIs.

  • The Lions played the two games on Friday, March 7, 2026 at the Abilene baseball tournament.
  • Brownwood is next scheduled to play a doubleheader at San Angelo Central on Thursday, March 13, 2026.

The players

Brownwood Lions

The high school baseball team from Brownwood, Texas that competed in the Abilene tournament.

Robbie Robinson

A Brownwood Lions player who had four hits, including a triple and double, and four RBIs in the win over Abilene Cooper.

Cannon Calvert

A Brownwood Lions player who hit a home run and drove in three runs in the win over Arlington Sam Houston.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

Brownwood (5-8) is next at San Angelo Central for a 4:30 p.m. doubleheader on Thursday, March 13, 2026.

The takeaway

The Lions' offensive outburst at the Abilene tournament is an encouraging sign for the team as they look to build momentum and turn around their 5-8 start to the season. Their ability to score in bunches against quality opponents shows the potential of this Brownwood squad.