8 Deep East Texas Baseball Teams Included In Latest State Rankings

The latest Texas High School Baseball rankings are out, and 8 teams from Deep East Texas are included in the top 25 of their respective divisions. The Hudson Hornets, Livingston Lions, Huntington Red Devils, Central Heights Blue Devils, Shelbyville Dragons, Chester Yellowjackets, Centerville Bulldogs, and Garrison Bulldogs have all been playing great baseball as they get ready for district play.

Hudson Hornets

The Hornets are ranked #6 in Class 4A with a record of 15-3. They begin district play this Friday against Madisonville. The champion of this district may come down to a 2-game series with the Bullard Panthers, ranked #10 in the state and the defending district champs.

Livingston Lions

The Lions are ranked #24 in Class 4A with a record of 12-4. Livingston is already off to a quick start in their district, winning their first two games. Last year, the Lions were bi-district champs.

Central Heights Blue Devils

The Blue Devils check in at #15 in Class 3A with a record of 10-3. They start district play later this week against Newton. The top spot in this district may come down to Central Heights and Huntington; the Red Devils are also ranked in the top 25. Last year, the Blue Devils made it three rounds deep into the playoffs.

Huntington Red Devils

The Red Devils are #16 in the state in Class 3A with a record of 10-5. Huntington is looking to have another deep run in the playoffs. Last year, the Red Devils made it all the way to the state semifinal game before losing to the eventual state champs, London.

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Shelbyville Dragons

The Dragons are ranked #1 in the state in Class 2A with a record of 10-4-1. They already have an extra-innings win against district foe, Garrison, who is also state ranked. Last year, Shelbyville advanced to the regional championship game before bowing to Centerville, the eventual state champs.

Garrison Bulldogs

The Bulldogs come in with a record of 10-5. They are the #21 team in the state in Class 2A. Garrison fell to Shelbyville a week ago, but the Bulldogs hope to even the score when they play again in early April. Last year, Garrison won bi-district, but fell to Centerville in the area round.

Centerville Bulldogs

The Bulldogs are ranked #4 in the state in Class 1A with a record of 2-0. Centerville had to cancel many of their games to start the season due to the school's deep run in the basketball playoffs. Last year, the Bulldogs were bi-district champs before being eliminated in the area round by Brookeland.

Chester Yellowjackets

The Yellowjackets are ranked #6 in Class 1A with a record of 9-4. Last year, Chester reached the regional semifinals before losing to Brookeland.