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REIGN CAIN: Can No. 16 Klein Cain get back to Regional Finals?
16. Klein Cain Hurricanes (6A)
Klein Cain had an impressive run in 2025. The Hurricanes swept power programs Bridgeland, The Woodlands and Rockwall to reach the Class 6A Division I Regional Finals. Klein Cain finished 21-9 overall and finished atop the District 15-6A standings. Neil Wisener is back to lead the program.
National Park College-commits shortstop Alex Mayon (.248, 15 RBIs) and P/3B/1B Connor Haefele (2-2, 1.30 ERA, 36 Ks, 12 BB, 37 2/3 IP) are set to return along with Angelina JC-commit P/1B Jackson Fontenette (5-1, 2.66 ERA, 49 Ks, 39 IP). Fontenette was named second-team, all-district.
Another player to watch is 2B/3B/P Chance Kirtley (.292, 3 HR, 18 RBI; 4-0, 0.90 ERA), who was honorable-mention, all-district.
HOLD THAT TIGER: No. 24 Klein Collins has been a baseball brand for decades
24. Klein Collins Tigers (6A)
Klein Collins went 18-11-1 overall in 2025 and posted a 10-6 mark in District 15-6A play to earn a spot in the playoffs. The Tigers reached the Area Round before bowing out. Chris Griffin enters 2026 with 219 career coaching victories.
Wharton Junior College-commit Brice Romero will lead the way at shortstop, while first-team, all-district P/3B Issac Gutierrez will be a key piece as well. Other players to watch include Tice Hudson (OF/P), Bryson Session (P/IF), Noah Deason (C/OF), Noah Melendez (P/1B), Gio Compean (IF) and Andrew Guillory (P/OF).