Whirlwinds Travel to Memphis For Saturday's District Matchup

Floydada baseball team looks to extend district lead against Cyclones

Apr. 10, 2026 at 9:29pm

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The Floydada Whirlwinds baseball team will travel to Memphis, Texas on Saturday to take on the Cyclones in a key district matchup. The Whirlwinds (12-6, 4-1) are coming off a 13-4 win over Lockney, while the Cyclones (5-8, 2-3) defeated Wellington 14-4 in their last game. Floydada won the previous meeting between the two teams 17-0.

Why it matters

This district matchup is crucial for both teams as they look to position themselves for a playoff spot. The Whirlwinds are currently in first place in the district standings and a win would help them extend their lead, while the Cyclones are looking to gain ground and improve their record.

The details

The Whirlwinds have been led by a strong offense this season, scoring 13 runs in their last game against Lockney. The Cyclones will look to slow down Floydada's bats and pull off the upset at home. First pitch for Saturday's game is set for 12:00 p.m. in Memphis.

  • The Whirlwinds defeated Lockney 13-4 in their last game.
  • The Cyclones defeated Wellington 14-4 in their last game.
  • Floydada won the previous meeting between the two teams 17-0.

The players

Floydada Whirlwinds

The Floydada Whirlwinds are the high school baseball team representing the city of Floydada, Texas.

Memphis Cyclones

The Memphis Cyclones are the high school baseball team representing the city of Memphis, Texas.

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What’s next

The winner of Saturday's game will take a step closer to securing a playoff spot in the district standings.

The takeaway

This district matchup between the Whirlwinds and Cyclones is an important one as both teams look to position themselves for a postseason berth. Floydada's strong offense will be tested against Memphis, who will be looking to pull off the upset at home.