News Summary

The 2025 high school baseball state tournament commences in Hamilton from May 22-24 at Vester Wilson Field. Fans from across the state gather to support their teams in thrilling matchups, with notable matches including Columbia Falls vs. Billings Central and Brighton’s dominating victory. As teams battle for championship glory, the tournament promises excitement and numerous unforgettable moments.

Excitement Builds in Hamilton as 2025 High School Baseball State Tournament Kicks Off

The small town of Hamilton is buzzing with energy as the 2025 high school baseball state tournament is set to take place from May 22-24 at the beloved Vester Wilson Field. Fans from across the state have gathered to cheer for their teams, and the air is thick with anticipation over who will emerge the ultimate champion!

Thursday’s Thrilling Matchups

Starting this Thursday, May 22, the first round of action is scheduled to kick off at 10 a.m. with a matchup between Columbia Falls and Billings Central. The excitement will continue to build with three more games throughout the day, including star-studded teams like Billings West going head-to-head with Frenchtown at 12:30 p.m. and Billings Skyview battling against the host team, Hamilton, at 4 p.m.

Finally, the day’s action wraps up with Missoula Big Sky squaring off against Belgrade at 6:30 p.m. The stakes are high as each team fights for a spot in the next round. Who will shine? Only time will tell!

Looking Ahead to Friday’s Semifinals

Following a day of fierce competition, Friday, May 23, will feature the bitter loser-out games, making for another thrilling day at the park! At 10 a.m., the losers of the first two games will collide, while the losers of games three and four will face off at 12:30 p.m.

The excitement ramps up at 4 p.m. with the first semifinal featuring the winners from the opening games, followed by another high-stakes semifinal at 6:30 p.m. The energy is sure to be palpable as teams inch closer to the championship!

Saturday’s Championship Showdown

As we cap off the tournament on Saturday, May 24, game time will start at 9 a.m. with more losers-out action leading up to the crowning of the tournament champion at the grand championship game scheduled for 6:30 p.m.

Fans can expect a rollercoaster of emotions and a day full of unforgettable moments!

Brighton Takes the Spotlight

One of the standout performances from the opening day belongs to Brighton High School, who unleashed an impressive display of skill with a resounding 10-0 victory over their rivals, Olympus, in the 5A bracket. With a whopping 14 hits and a solid defense only allowing four hits, Brighton’s victory was well-earned. Their senior ace, Josh Mawhinney, demonstrated his prowess on the mound, striking out eight batters and finishing the game without letting any runs across the plate.

Brighton’s spotlight continued with hitters like River Schmidt and JC Garza, delivering a thrilling offense, each racking up three RBIs. The galactic excitement didn’t end there; Garza capped the day with an electrifying walk-off single!

More Action from Around the League

In another exciting game, Orem’s Tayden Ka’awa hit a thrilling walk-off home run in the bottom of the seventh, sealing an 11-9 victory against Salem Hills. This nail-biter witnessed an eye-popping 30 total base hits, proving both teams were in it to win it!

As luck would have it, Orem will now clash with Brighton in the next round, raising the stakes even higher for this already electric tournament. Meanwhile, Maple Mountain wowed audiences with a solid 10-0 win over Viewmont, driven by Cy Chrisman’s record-breaking walk-off grand slam!

Sneak Peek into Upcoming Matches

Both Spanish Fork and Maple Mountain will see action again shortly, as Spanish Fork looks to extend their six-game winning streak after defeating Cyprus with a score of 7-3. Clearly, there’s no shortage of excitement as teams prepare for the next round of bracket play.

The tournament has just begun to unfold, but already it’s shaping up to be one for the record books! With lots of games still to come, fans can eagerly check back nightly to see how the brackets are shifting and which teams will emerge as champions in the days ahead!

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