The 2026 high school baseball and softball season officially kicks off tonight as the Clinton Central Bulldogs take on the Lebanon Tigers in a boys baseball matchup at Clinton Central High School. The game will air live on Hoosierland TV starting at 5:30 p.m., with play-by-play from Kyle Etherington and Don Stock- filling in for Sam Wort.
The Bulldogs and Tigers are both looking to make a strong start to the season, and local fans are encouraged to tune in for what promises to be an exciting opening matchup.
Upcoming Games to Watch on Hoosierland TV
Following tonight’s opener, Hoosierland TV will continue to broadcast several key local matchups:
- Friday, April 10 (5:00 p.m.) – Girls Softball: Clinton Central Bulldogs vs. Frankfort Hot Dogs at Clinton Central
- Saturday, April 11 (11:00 a.m.) – Boys Baseball: Clinton Prairie Gophers vs. Frankfort Hot Dogs at Clinton Prairie
- Tuesday, April 21 (5:00 p.m.) – Boys Baseball: Rossville Hornets vs. Clinton Central Bulldogs at Rossville
- Tuesday, April 28 (5:30 p.m.) – Boys Baseball: Clinton Prairie Gophers vs. Delphi Oracles at Clinton Prairie
- Thursday, April 30 (5:00 p.m.) – Girls Softball: Clinton Central Bulldogs vs. Clinton Prairie Gophers at Clinton Central
- Tuesday, May 5 (5:30 p.m.) – Girls Softball: Clinton Prairie Gophers vs. Carroll Cougars at Carroll
- Thursday, May 7 (5:30 p.m.) – Boys Baseball: Rossville Hornets vs. Carroll Cougars at Rossville
- Wednesday, May 13 (5:30 p.m.) – Girls Softball: Rossville Hornets vs. Western Panthers at Rossville
The 2026 Play-by-Play season is made possible by local sponsors including Welty Exteriors, Jerry’s Body Shop, Solidarity Community Federal Credit Union, Wampler’s Services Incorporated, Norman & Miller Eyecare, Winski Brothers, Encompass Credit Union, Barrett Farms Express, The Farmers Bank, Busy Bee Stitches, Fiberhawk, Tier One Meat Company, Fie Pizza, and Frankfort Moose Lodge.
Fans are encouraged to stay tuned for possible additional games to be added to the lineup as the season progresses, keeping the community connected to local student-athletes across the region.