Baseball

DID YOU KNOW -- In 1916, John Marshall High School of Richmond defeated Harrisonburg High School, 6-1, in the first ever VHSL state baseball championship game. Since then, J.J. Kelly High School of Wise has won a VHSL-record nine state titles, including four straight from 1981-84. Richmond's J.R. Tucker High School and Bridgewater's Turner Ashby High School have each won six VHSL championships.

In 2010, West Springfield High School won its third Group AAA crown, while Poquoson High School won its second straight group AA title.  In Group A, Rapphannock claimed its first title since 1993.

9,345 boys and one girl at 308 member schools participated in baseball during the 2008-09 season.

 

2010-11 Season

First Practice - Feb. 21, 2011

First Contest - Mar. 14, 2011

Contest Limits - 20

District Deadline - May 28, 2011

Region Deadline - June 4, 2011

VHSL Championships - June 7, 10-11

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Sportsmanship

Respect! That's what good sportsmanship is all about - plain and simple. VHSL schools are solid in their commitment to conducting their programs in a manner which reflects positively on their schools and communities. Before purchasing a ticket to a VHSL event, please make sure you are aware of our event standards. Read more »

You make the call!

Officials are critical to the success of VHSL programs. You can make a positive difference in the lives of students by becoming a VHSL official.

Rules Clinics

Baseball coaches and umpires -- don't forget to attend one of the required VHSL baseball rules clinics!

Suspended Game Rule

The suspended game rule may be used only for regular season games, and only if it has been adopted by your District Council prior to the start of the season. More»

Baseball Tournament Directors

Information for District and Region baseball directors is now available. More »