Baseball Semi’s: Power Programs, Breakouts, and the Road to State
2024–25 UIL Baseball State Semifinals OVERVIEW —
Statewide Roundup of Semifinal Results — May 31, 2025
As the playoff brackets narrowed in late May, the top baseball programs in Texas battled their way into the state championship games at Dell Diamond. Below are the semifinal matchups and final scores that set the stage for the state title battles. SI+1
4A Division I Semifinals
Corpus Christi Calallen vs. Opponent
The Corpus Christi Calallen Wildcats advanced to the state final after posting a semifinal victory to secure a berth in Round Rock.
Exact semifinal score: Calallen 5, Pleasant Grove 3 (state final result).
Note: UIL brackets indicate the teams advancing into the finals after their semifinal wins.
4A Division II Semifinals
Bridge City vs. Wimberley
Wimberley 2, Bridge City 0 — Wimberley shut down Bridge City in the Division II semifinal to punch its ticket to the UIL state championship game.
Wimberley’s defense and timely hitting were key in this low-scoring, pitcher-driven matchup that set up a state title showdown the following weekend.
5A Division I Semifinals
Aledo vs. Opponent
The Aledo Bearcats emerged from their semifinal matchup with a win, launching them into the state final — where they later won the title. Final state game score: Aledo 8, Smithson Valley 1.
Specific semifinal scorelines were wrapped into their path — Aledo advanced through their district and regional bracket with strong pitching and timely offense.
5A Division II Semifinals
Grapevine vs. Opponent
Grapevine advanced to the finals after winning its semifinal matchup and later captured the state title. Final championship result: Grapevine 9, Humble Kingwood Park 5.
Grapevine’s semifinal performance carried momentum into the championship, where they combined clutch hitting and bullpen depth.
6A Division I Semifinals
Waco Midway vs. Humble Atascocita
Waco Midway 6, Humble Atascocita 2 — Midway secured its spot in the 6A Division I state final with this decisive victory in the semifinals, then went on to win the championship.
Midway’s offense capitalized early and its pitching staff limited Atascocita’s opportunities, setting the tone for their title game run.
6A Division II Semifinals
Kingwood vs. Tomball
Kingwood 5, Tomball 4 — In a classic 6A Division II semifinal, Kingwood edged out defending champion Tomball by one run to reach the state championship.
Kingwood’s four-run fifth inning was the difference in a tightly contested game that required late-inning pitching to preserve the lead.
What This Means
These semifinal results shaped the state title matchups at the UIL Baseball State Tournament:
4A Division I: Corpus Christi Calallen advanced
4A Division II: Wimberley advanced
5A Division I: Aledo advanced
5A Division II: Grapevine advanced
6A Division I: Waco Midway advanced
6A Division II: Kingwood advanced
Each program carried its semifinal triumph into championship weekend, where several went on to claim UIL state titles and cement standout seasons.