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LOCKER TALK: Jake Mader-Cooper of Pearland Baseball; Regional Finals Preview
The Pearland baseball program is in the midst of yet another deep playoff run, as they have advanced all the way to the Region III-6A Final once again.
Following their 8-1 series clincher against Memorial last week, the Oilers (34-7-2) now look to face Cy-Fair in Round No. 5, starting this Thursday (7:00 pm) at Constellation Field in Sugar Land.
VYPE's Matt Malatesta caught up with one of Pearland's leading figures, senior Jake Mader-Cooper (Rice-signee), discussing the team's success, the upcoming matchup, and more.
Check out the interview below!
The stars of 2023-24 Pearland Baseball
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No. 1 -- Pearland Oilers
2023: 38-7-1 (District 23-6A Champions/State Finalist)
The Oilers are coming off a phenomenal season in which they advanced to the UIL championship game, before narrowly falling 6-4 to Flower Mound.
Given how close Pearland came to gold, you can bet that the GHBCA Coach of the Year David Rogers and company will be gunning for all the marbles.
Several key players return for the Oilers, including the co-district MVP Nico Partida (Arizona State-commit), and all-district honorees Ryler Smart (Tennessee), Jaden Barfield (Oklahoma) and Cade Adams (Southern Mississippi).
Don’t sleep on Jake Mader-Cooper (Rice) and Isaiah Castaneda (Rice), who toe the rubber and patrol the outfield, respectively.
While others may have graduated, Pearland still hosts one of the most complete rosters and remains the team to beat in H-Town.