Bears sweep Eagles in district matchup

Bastrop Bears varsity baseball team defeats Cedar Creek in two-game series

Mar. 25, 2026 at 12:00pm

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The Bastrop Bears varsity baseball team defeated the Cedar Creek Eagles in a two-game district matchup, winning the first game 9-3 and the second game 3-0. The Bears were led by strong pitching performances and timely hitting, while the Eagles struggled to generate offense in the second game.

Why it matters

This district matchup between the Bears and Eagles is an important early-season test for both teams as they look to position themselves for a playoff run. The Bears' sweep of the series gives them an early advantage in the district standings and momentum heading into the rest of the season.

The details

In the first game, the Bears were dominant, with Kody Wright and Mason Smith combining to go 4-for-7 at the plate with two RBIs each. Cooper Voigt was the winning pitcher, throwing 4.1 innings and giving up three runs on three hits with six strikeouts. In the second game, the pitching staffs were put to the test in a low-scoring battle, with Wright throwing four scoreless innings for the Bears. Bastrop broke the game open in the fifth inning with three straight RBI singles to secure the 3-0 victory.

  • The two-game series was played on March 17.
  • The Bears will finish up their series with Navarro at home on Friday, March 27, at 7 p.m.
  • The Eagles will end their set with Anderson on the road.

The players

Kody Wright

A key player for the Bastrop Bears, contributing with his bat and on the mound.

Mason Smith

Another important offensive contributor for the Bastrop Bears.

Cooper Voigt

The winning pitcher for the Bastrop Bears in the first game of the series.

Isaiah Cancino

The losing pitcher for the Cedar Creek Eagles in the first game.

Jacob Borrego

The starting pitcher for the Cedar Creek Eagles in the second game.

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What’s next

The Bears will finish up their series with Navarro at home on Friday, March 27, at 7 p.m. The Eagles will end their set with Anderson on the road.

The takeaway

This district matchup between the Bastrop Bears and Cedar Creek Eagles showcased the Bears' strong pitching and timely hitting, which allowed them to sweep the series and take an early lead in the district standings. The Eagles will need to regroup and find a way to generate more offense if they want to keep pace with the Bears in the district race.