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RE-ENTERING THE GROUP CHAT: No. 22 Magnolia West getting back in the State convo

Matt Malatesta
Feb 19, 2026

22. Magnolia West Mustangs (6A)

Magnolia West enters year four under Travis Earles (80-31) at the helm of the Mustangs program. Last year, Mag West went 18-11 overall, 12-4 in district play, and reached the Bi-District round of the playoffs. Four starters return for Earles, including first-team, all-district pick and three-year starter Cole Meredith.

Other key returners include first-team, all-district pick Beckett Steele and second-team, all-district pick Garrett Bagwell. Also be on the lookout for P/IF/OF Lukas Huff, who was named honorable-mention, all-district. As the ‘Stangs enter the 2026 season they are going to play by the motto “Dirt Boys”.

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