Midland High baseball and softball teams dominate in Friday games

Bulldogs baseball team sweeps doubleheader, while Lady Bulldogs softball team crushes Presidio

Mar. 14, 2026 at 3:25am

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The Midland High baseball team picked up two convincing wins in non-district play on Friday, beating Lubbock-Cooper Liberty 25-1 in five innings and rolling past Seminole 13-1 in five innings. Meanwhile, the Midland High softball team crushed Presidio 25-1 in three innings during a non-district game.

Why it matters

The dominant performances by both the Midland High baseball and softball teams showcase the strength and depth of the school's athletic programs, which have long been a source of pride for the local community. The lopsided victories also highlight the teams' ability to overwhelm their opponents, suggesting they could be poised for successful seasons ahead.

The details

In the baseball games, Talan Hays, Crue Collie, Jojo Lievens, and others had standout offensive performances for the Bulldogs. On the mound, Jacoby Dutchover threw four scoreless, no-hit innings against Seminole. For the Lady Bulldogs softball team, Ryleigh Thiebaud, Gabby Gomez, Marley Porter, and Emberlee Ybarra all homered in the blowout win over Presidio, while Emeri Ream pitched a no-hitter.

  • The Midland High baseball team played its games on Friday, March 13, 2026.
  • The Midland High softball team played its game on Friday, March 13, 2026.

The players

Talan Hays

A pitcher and outfielder for the Midland High baseball team.

Ryleigh Thiebaud

A catcher and utility player for the Midland High softball team.

Emeri Ream

The pitcher who threw a no-hitter for the Midland High softball team.

Grady Emerson

The shortstop for the Fort Worth Christian baseball team, ranked as the top high school prospect for the 2026 MLB Draft by MLB Pipeline.

Trason Cornwell

The starting pitcher for the Midland Christian baseball team.

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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

What’s next

The Midland High baseball team will visit Wolfforth Frenship in their District 2-6A opener at 6 pm. Thursday, while the Midland Christian baseball team will visit the Fort Worth Christian Cardinals again at 1 p.m. Saturday.

The takeaway

The dominant performances by the Midland High baseball and softball teams showcase the strength of the school's athletic programs and their ability to overwhelm opponents, suggesting they could be poised for successful seasons ahead.