Floydada Whirlwinds to Face Memphis Cyclones in District Opener

Teams look to gain early advantage in district play on Tuesday

Mar. 23, 2026 at 9:34pm

The Floydada Whirlwinds high school baseball team will host the Memphis Cyclones on Tuesday in their district opener. The Whirlwinds enter the game with an 8-6 record after a recent loss to New Deal, while the Cyclones are 3-5 on the season following a win over Shamrock.

Why it matters

This district matchup will be an early test for both teams as they look to gain an advantage in the race for the district title and a playoff spot. The outcome could set the tone for the rest of the district schedule.

The details

The Whirlwinds are coming off a 16-1 loss to New Deal in their last game, while the Cyclones defeated Shamrock 16-6 in their previous outing. First pitch for Tuesday's game is set for 6:00 p.m. in Floydada.

  • The Whirlwinds (8-6) fell to New Deal in their last game on an unspecified date.
  • The Cyclones (3-5) defeated Shamrock in their last game on an unspecified date.
  • The district opener between Floydada and Memphis is scheduled for Tuesday, March 25, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

The players

Floydada Whirlwinds

The high school baseball team from Floydada, Texas that will be hosting the district opener against Memphis.

Memphis Cyclones

The high school baseball team from Memphis, Texas that will be traveling to Floydada for the district opener.

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The takeaway

This early district matchup between the Whirlwinds and Cyclones will be an important barometer for both teams as they look to position themselves for a playoff spot later in the season.