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United South, Cigarroa Face Off Against United, Martin in Laredo Baseball Rivalries
Two Laredo vs. Laredo district matchups highlight the week's baseball action.
Mar. 16, 2026 at 3:23pm
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This week's baseball action in Laredo will feature two district matchups between local rivals. In 6A, United South (19-1, 2-0) will take on United (6-9-1), while in 5A, Cigarroa (2-12, 1-5) will play Martin (6-8-1, 4-2). United South is coming off two dominant wins against defending district champion Alexander, while Martin started district play 4-0 before suffering two lopsided losses last week.
Why it matters
These Laredo vs. Laredo matchups are always highly anticipated, as the local teams and players know each other well and there is a strong sense of community pride on the line. The outcomes of these games could have significant implications for the district standings and playoff positioning as the season progresses.
The details
United South has been led by strong pitching from JP Briseno and Roman Martinez, as well as a potent offense featuring seven everyday hitters batting over .300. United, meanwhile, has struggled recently, going 1-6 over its past seven games. Cigarroa has had a rough start to district play at 1-5, but does have three everyday batters hitting over .300. Martin started district 4-0 before suffering two lopsided losses last week.
- The United South vs. United games will be played on March 17 and March 20 at 7 p.m. at the Bill Johnson Student Activity Complex.
- The Cigarroa vs. Martin games will be played on March 17 and March 20 at 6 p.m. at Veterans Field.
The players
United South
A 6A high school baseball team in Laredo, Texas that is off to a 19-1 start and 2-0 in district play after two dominant wins against defending district champion Alexander.
United
A 6A high school baseball team in Laredo, Texas that has struggled recently, going 1-6 over its past seven games.
Cigarroa
A 5A high school baseball team in Laredo, Texas that has had a rough start to district play at 1-5, but does have three everyday batters hitting over .300.
Martin
A 5A high school baseball team in Laredo, Texas that started district play 4-0 before suffering two lopsided losses last week.
JP Briseno
United South's ace pitcher who is 5-0 with a 1.12 ERA.
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)
The takeaway
These Laredo vs. Laredo baseball rivalries showcase the strong community spirit and pride in the local high school sports programs. The outcomes of these games will have a major impact on the district standings and playoff positioning as the season progresses.
