Uvalde Coyotes to compete in South Texas Slugfest baseball tournament

The Coyotes will face off against the Dillard McCollum Cowboys and Thomas Jefferson Mustangs over the three-day event.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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The Uvalde Coyotes high school baseball team will be traveling to San Antonio on February 26-28 to participate in the annual South Texas Slugfest tournament. They will open the tournament by playing against the Dillard McCollum Cowboys on February 26, followed by a matchup against the Thomas Jefferson Mustangs on February 27.

Why it matters

The South Texas Slugfest is a highly competitive baseball tournament that attracts top teams from the region, providing the Uvalde Coyotes with an opportunity to test their skills against formidable opponents and potentially earn a championship title.

The details

The Coyotes' first game of the tournament will be against the Dillard McCollum Cowboys on February 26 at 5 p.m. at Frank Tejeda Field in San Antonio. The following day, the Coyotes will face off against the Thomas Jefferson Mustangs.

  • The South Texas Slugfest tournament will take place from February 26-28, 2026.
  • The Coyotes will play their first game against the Dillard McCollum Cowboys on February 26 at 5 p.m.
  • The Coyotes will play their second game against the Thomas Jefferson Mustangs on February 27.

The players

Uvalde Coyotes

The high school baseball team from Uvalde, Texas that will be competing in the South Texas Slugfest tournament.

Dillard McCollum Cowboys

The high school baseball team that the Uvalde Coyotes will face in their first game of the South Texas Slugfest tournament.

Thomas Jefferson Mustangs

The high school baseball team that the Uvalde Coyotes will face in their second game of the South Texas Slugfest tournament.

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What’s next

The winner of the South Texas Slugfest tournament will receive a trophy and recognition for their achievement.

The takeaway

The South Texas Slugfest tournament provides an opportunity for the Uvalde Coyotes to showcase their baseball skills and compete against some of the top teams in the region, which can help them prepare for the upcoming high school baseball season.