No. 7 -- Clear Lake Falcons (6A)
Clear Lake doesn’t have to sell belief—it’s already been tested. A run to the Regional Semifinals and a 24-11-3 record last spring confirmed the Falcons as more than a one-year story, and the pieces returning suggest that ceiling hasn’t been reached yet.
Seventh-year head coach Josh Bromberg brings back a group defined by its pitching, starting with Texas A&M signee Evan Mihaly, whose 2025 numbers read like a video game. The right-hander went 9–1 with a 0.54 ERA, piling up 116 strikeouts in just over 64 innings while earning honorable mention all-state recognition.
He’s far from alone. Texas Tech commit Jake Berry and LeTourneau commit Jared Jochim give Clear Lake multiple late-game options, while Preston Sommerville adds further depth on the staff. The batting order has teeth, too. Alvin Community College commit Langston Lee returns after a breakout season at the plate, and Hamline University commit Xavier Karus provides versatility across the field.
Around them, a mix of emerging contributors—Micah Morin, Jove Vestal-Peek, Cooper Jackson, Jacob McBride, Kaleb Biddy, and Kingston Whorton—round out a roster built for balance.
For Clear Lake, the path forward is simple: stay healthy, defend, and let the arms set the tone. The goal isn’t to repeat—it’s to finish.
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