Ropes baseball prepares for first state championship against Burton
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 9:09 AM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Ropes baseball will compete for its first state championship Thursday at Dell Diamond in Round Rock against Burton. Under head coach Nathan Flores, the Eagles emphasized teamwork and selflessness, contributing to their success after previous playoff exits. Ropes achieved its best playoff run yet after overcoming a two-time reigning champion in the semifinals. Burton, with a season record of 28-4, reached the championship after winning three one-game playoffs and last claimed a title in 1987.
- •Ropes faces Burton in the 2A Division II title game on Thursday.
- •Coach Nathan Flores introduced a philosophy focused on teamwork.
- •The Eagles allowed no more than three runs in any postseason game.
- •Burton is appearing in its first title game since 1987.
- 9:09 AMYahoo Sports — Ropes baseball found missing ingredient to make run to state final
"The Ropes baseball program has been knocking on the door the past few years. Here's the element that pushed the Eagles to a historic state berth.
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