Uvalde Leader-News Sells Baseball, Softball Posters

Proceeds from annual poster sales support local high school sports programs.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 5:16am

A fragmented, cubist-style painting depicting the dynamic motion and energy of a high school baseball or softball game, with players and the field broken down into sharp geometric shapes and planes of color.The Uvalde Leader-News' annual high school sports posters celebrate the community's passion for local athletics.Uvalde Today

The Uvalde Leader-News, the local newspaper in Uvalde, Texas, has announced the availability of its annual baseball and softball posters. The posters feature the rosters and schedules for the Uvalde High School teams and are sold as a fundraiser, with the proceeds going to support the school's athletic programs.

Why it matters

The poster sales are an important annual tradition that helps generate much-needed funding for the Uvalde High School sports teams. In a small town like Uvalde, community support is crucial for sustaining local high school athletics.

The details

The Uvalde Leader-News produces the baseball and softball posters each year, featuring the rosters and schedules for the Uvalde High School teams. The posters are sold as a fundraiser, with the revenue going directly to support the school's athletic programs. This year, the newspaper presented a check for $820 to Uvalde High School head football coach and athletic director Wade Miller, representing the proceeds from the poster sales.

  • The posters were made available to the public on April 12, 2026.

The players

Uvalde Leader-News

The local newspaper serving the Uvalde, Texas community.

Wade Miller

The head football coach and athletic director at Uvalde High School.

Uvalde High School

The local high school in Uvalde, Texas whose baseball and softball teams are featured on the annual posters.

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What they’re saying

“We are happy to be able to support UHS athletes by putting together these posters every year.”

— Uvalde Leader-News

The takeaway

The annual baseball and softball poster sales by the Uvalde Leader-News demonstrate the importance of community support and local media involvement in sustaining high school sports programs, especially in smaller towns like Uvalde.