Which Lubbock Metro area high school graduates are scheduled for action on Saturday, May 9?

May 8, 2026

Byl. f. grimes

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These ex-Lubbock Metro area high school standouts will participate in competitions on Saturday, May 9.

Braden Benton

Lamar Cardinals

First baseman

5′10″ 230

Monterey High School

Hometown: Lubbock

Next Game: vs. Houston Christian Huskies, Saturday, May 9, 2 p.m.

Brady Boles

Texas State Bobcats

Infielder

Sophomore

6′0″ 184

Frenship High School

Hometown: Lubbock

Next Game: vs. Arkansas State Red Wolves, Saturday, May 9, 6 p.m.

Brooks Roberson

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs

Right handed pitcher

Sophomore

6′4″ 190

Frenship High School

Hometown: Lubbock

Next Game: vs. Liberty Flames, Saturday, May 9, 2 p.m.

Jacob Gutierrez

Wichita State Shockers

Outfielder

Senior

6′0″ 210

Frenship High School

Hometown: El Paso

Next Game: vs. Florida Atlantic Owls, Saturday, May 9, 2:05 p.m.

Jaxon Baptist

Alabama State Hornets

Right handed pitcher

Freshman

5′11″ 185

Coronado High School

Hometown: El Paso

Next Game: vs. Bethune–Cookman Wildcats, Saturday, May 9, 6 p.m.

Paul Coppinger

McNeese State Cowboys

Right handed pitcher

Senior

6′6″ 265

Coronado High School

Hometown: El Paso

Next Game: vs. Northwestern State Demons, Saturday, May 9, 2 p.m.

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