MacArthur, Nimitz Baseball Teams Earn Playoff Spots

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The MacArthur Generals and Nimitz Cougars each secured playoff spots in the Class 5A baseball playoffs.

The Generals, under the direction of head coach Ernest Gonzales, won the District 18-5A title with an 11-1 record and will open the playoffs on Thursday (May 2) against Cy-Falls. Game 1 will be played at Cy-Falls beginning at 7:30 p.m. Game 2 will be played on Friday (May 3) at Lansford Field and will also begin at 7:30 p.m. If Game 3 is needed, it will be played on Saturday (May 4) at 2 p.m. at Lansford Field. The Generals will carry a 24-5 record in their bi-district series with Cy-Falls, which enters the series with an 18-12 season record.

The Cougars, under the direction of head coach Kirk Thompson, finished fourth in District 18-5A with a 5-7 record. They will take on Cy-Ranch in bi-district. Game 1 will be played on Thursday (May 2) at Cy-Ranch beginning at 7 p.m. Game 2 is set for Friday (May 3) at Davis High School and will also begin at 7 p.m. If Game 3 is needed, it will be played on Saturday (May 4) at Cy-Ranch and will begin at 1 p.m. Nimitz will carry a 9-8 season record into the game, while Cy-Ranch will bring a 26-4 season record into the bi-district series.