Southwest Region LLWS 2026: Boerne Little League, Boerne, Texas
Boerne Little League proudly represents the entire Southwest Region at the 2026 LLWS. The Boerne, Texas team went a solid 3-1 through the Southwest Regional Tournament. They earned their second Williamsport trip in just three years with real grit.
| Team | Boerne Little League |
| City | Boerne, Texas |
| Region | Southwest |
| Regional Record | 3-1 |
| LLWS Opener | August 21 at 3:00 PM ET vs TBA (Game 2 winner) |
| Venue | Lamade Stadium, Game 10 |
| TV | ESPN |
| Manager | Gregory Yost |
The Southwest Region proudly covers Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and all of Texas. Boerne beat Mississippi, Texas East, and Louisiana to claim the 2026 regional crown. They open the LLWS on August 21 at 3:00 PM ET on ESPN.
Boerne LL, Full 2026 LLWS Roster
| # | Player | Position(s) | Bats | Throws | Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Lawson Belden | INF / OF | R | R | 5’0″ |
| 3 | Lyle Fischer | OF / P | R | R | 5’1″ |
| 4 | Carson Patrick | INF / P | R | R | 5’1″ |
| 5 | Chandler Schramek | INF / C | R | R | 5’3″ |
| 6 | Walker Yost | INF / P | L | R | 5’3″ |
| 7 | Case Greco | OF / P | R | R | 5’8″ |
| 8 | Anders Paulson | OF | R | R | 5’4″ |
| 9 | Kase Yarbrough | INF / P | R | R | 5’5″ |
| 10 | Boone Blalock | OF / P | R | R | 5’7″ |
| 12 | Merritt Cude | INF / P | R | R | 5’10” |
| 13 | Kasen Martinez | P / UTL | R | R | 5’7″ |
| 14 | Preston Baird | INF / P | R | R | 5’6″ |
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Manager | Gregory Yost |
| Coach | Rusty Belden |
| Coach | Joshua Cude |
Key Players for Boerne LL at the 2026 LLWS
Merritt Cude, #12
INF / P · Bats R · Throws R · 5’10
Merritt Cude currently stands as the single tallest player on the entire Boerne roster. He plays both infield and pitcher, giving Boerne truly valuable extra roster depth. His father, Joshua Cude, also proudly coaches this very same talented Boerne squad.
Boone Blalock, #10
OF / P · Bats R · Throws R · 5’7
Boone Blalock earned his own highlight reel from the entire 2026 Southwest Regional Tournament. Little League featured his strong pitching performances across several key games in Waco. He also patrols the outfield, adding another layer of defensive value for Boerne.
Carson Patrick, #4
INF / P · Bats R · Throws R · 5’1
Carson Patrick delivered a clutch, timely RBI single during the entire Southwest Regional run. Little League highlighted that hit as among the entire tournament’s most important offensive moments. Patrick also pitches for Boerne, giving manager Gregory Yost even more roster options.
Kasen Martinez, #13
P / UTL · Bats R · Throws R · 5’7
Kasen Martinez fills a truly rare utility role across the entire Boerne 2026 roster. He pitches when needed and fills gaps anywhere across the entire infield diamond. That flexibility gives manager Gregory Yost many extra options during close postseason games.
Case Greco, #7
OF / P · Bats R · Throws R · 5’8
Case Greco gives Boerne valuable added depth across both the outfield and the mound. At 5’8, Greco currently ranks among the taller players on this Boerne roster. That two-way ability greatly helped Boerne battle back through the entire losers’ bracket.
Boerne LL Southwest Regional Record, 3-1
Boerne Little League went a resilient 3-1 through the Southwest Regional Tournament in Waco. They dropped their tournament opener but battled back through the entire elimination bracket. Oklahoma’s later disqualification officially confirmed Boerne as the outright 2026 Southwest Region champion.
| Round | Opponent | Result | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | Texas East | Loss | 3-10. Boerne dropped the tournament opener against Lamar Little League of Richmond. |
| Elimination | Mississippi | Win | 10-0. Boerne responded with 14 hits to remain alive in the elimination bracket. |
| Elimination | Texas East | Win | 3-2. A rematch victory over Lamar Little League avenged the opening-game loss. |
| Championship | Louisiana | Win | 4-1. Boerne scored all four runs in the first inning to capture the Southwest Region title and finish 3-1. |
A regional title decided off the field: Little League officially disqualified Oklahoma’s Tulsa National team for using an ineligible player. That ruling declared Boerne’s earlier win over Louisiana the sole official regional championship game. A brief court order later confirmed Little League’s decision as final and binding.
Southwest Region LLWS 2026 Schedule
| Game | Date | Time (ET) | Opponent | Venue | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Game 10 | August 21 | 3:00 PM | TBA (Winner of Game 2) | Lamade Stadium | ESPN |
| Subsequent games depend on results. Updated after each game. | |||||
Third day at Lamade: Game 10 on August 21 officially starts at 3:00 PM Eastern time. Boerne’s opponent will be the eventual winner of an earlier Game 2 matchup. Fans across the entire Texas Hill Country should tune into ESPN that Friday afternoon.
Boerne Little League, Boerne, Texas
Boerne is a small, historic city in Kendall County, located northwest of San Antonio. The city holds a population of roughly 20,000 residents in the Hill Country. Boerne sits directly within the scenic Texas Hill Country region near San Antonio.
The Southwest Region proudly includes Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and both Texas divisions. Texas splits into Texas East and Texas West for this entire regional tournament. Boerne represented Texas West and won its second regional title in recent years.
Boerne first reached the Little League World Series back in the year 2024. That earlier team finished as United States runner-up after narrowly losing to Florida. This new roster hopes to build even further on that impressive earlier program history.
Conclusion
Boerne Little League proudly represents the entire Southwest Region at the 2026 LLWS. The Boerne, Texas squad went a solid 3-1 through the entire Southwest Regional. Oklahoma’s later disqualification officially confirmed their spot as outright regional champions this year.
Key players to watch closely include infielder Merritt Cude and pitcher Boone Blalock. They open the tournament on August 21 against an opponent still to be decided. The game starts at 3:00 PM ET at historic Lamade Stadium on ESPN.
