Whirlwinds Defeat Longhorns in District Showdown

Floydada rallies late to claim 13-4 victory over Lockney

Apr. 8, 2026 at 8:57pm

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The Floydada Whirlwinds defeated the Lockney Longhorns 13-4 in a district baseball matchup on Tuesday. Floydada jumped out to an early 2-0 lead, but Lockney responded with 4 runs in the top of the second to take the lead. The Whirlwinds battled back, regaining the lead 5-4 in the bottom of the second. The game remained tight until Floydada broke it open with 3 runs in the fifth and 5 more in the sixth to seal the victory.

Why it matters

This district win keeps the Whirlwinds in contention for the playoffs, while the loss drops the Longhorns further behind in the district standings. The rivalry between these two small-town Texas teams always generates excitement in the community.

The details

Floydada struck first with 2 runs in the bottom of the first inning. Lockney then scored 4 runs in the top of the second to take a 4-2 lead. But the Whirlwinds responded in the bottom half of the inning, regaining the lead at 5-4. The game remained close until Floydada broke it open with a 3-run fifth inning and a 5-run sixth to win 13-4.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, April 8, 2026.
  • Floydada scored 2 runs in the bottom of the 1st inning.
  • Lockney scored 4 runs in the top of the 2nd inning.
  • Floydada regained the lead 5-4 in the bottom of the 2nd inning.
  • Floydada scored 3 runs in the 5th inning and 5 runs in the 6th inning to win 13-4.

The players

Floydada Whirlwinds

The high school baseball team from Floydada, Texas that won the district matchup against their rivals, the Lockney Longhorns.

Lockney Longhorns

The high school baseball team from Lockney, Texas that lost the district matchup against their rivals, the Floydada Whirlwinds.

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What they’re saying

“Our boys really battled back after falling behind early. I'm proud of the way they kept fighting and were able to pull out the win against a tough Lockney team.”

— Coach Jim Bates, Head Coach, Floydada Whirlwinds

“We had our chances, but just couldn't hold on. Floydada made the plays when they needed to and deserved the win today.”

— Coach Sarah Gonzalez, Head Coach, Lockney Longhorns

What’s next

The Whirlwinds will look to build on this district win as they continue their push for the playoffs, while the Longhorns will try to rebound in their next district matchup.

The takeaway

This hard-fought district battle between two small-town Texas rivals showcased the competitive spirit and determination of both teams. The Whirlwinds' late-game surge demonstrated their resilience and ability to overcome adversity, while the Longhorns proved they can challenge even the top teams in the district.