The best of May 2025 high school baseball action in images

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The best of May 2025 high school baseball action in images

One image, 1000 words — 1000 hours spent hitting off the tee, shagging fly balls, working the backhand short-hoppers off the coach's fungo, bullpens, PFP, drills, and more drills, the countless baserunning and pregame nuances. High school baseball at its greatest hits the diamonds across the U.S in May, when regular-season-ending drama leads to postseason play, all of creating a vibe that rivals MLB Octobers and early Novembers. May 2025 hasn't swung and missed on that trend either, continuing the cheers and jeers, triumphs and heartache, the storylines commonly etched throughout baseball history. And with each up and down, USA TODAY Network photographers have captured the moments of high school baseball in May. Here are the USA TODAY High School Sports staff's favorites …

One image, 1000 words — 1000 hours spent hitting off the tee, shagging fly balls, working the backhand short-hoppers off the coach's fungo, bullpens, PFP, drills, and more drills, the countless baserunning and pregame nuances.

High school baseball at its greatest hits the diamonds across the U.S in May, when regular-season-ending drama leads to postseason play, all of creating a vibe that rivals MLB Octobers and early Novembers.

May 2025 hasn't swung and missed on that trend either, continuing the cheers and jeers, triumphs and heartache, the storylines commonly etched throughout baseball history.

And with each up and down, USA TODAY Network photographers have captured the moments of high school baseball in May.

Here are the USA TODAY High School Sports staff's favorites …

The best of high school baseball: May 2025

Chillicothe took on Circleville in varsity baseball at Circleville High School on May 9, 2025, in Chillicothe, Ohio.

The best of high school baseball: May 2025

SpragueÕs Jace Dalton, right, celebrates with his teammates after hitting a home run during a high school baseball game at Gilmore Field on Friday, May 9, 2025, in Salem, Ore.

The best of high school baseball: May 2025

South SalemÕs Teagan Scott, center, attempts to get SpragueÕs Henry Mhoon during a high school baseball game at Gilmore Field on Friday, May 9, 2025, in Salem, Ore.

The best of high school baseball: May 2025

SpragueÕs Riley Wilson, left, gets South SalemÕs Kevin Semm out during a high school baseball game at Gilmore Field on Friday, May 9, 2025, in Salem, Ore.

The best of high school baseball: May 2025

South SalemÕs Noah Scharer, left, celebrates with Sawyer Nelson after stealing home plate during a high school baseball game at Gilmore Field on Friday, May 9, 2025, in Salem, Ore.

The best of high school baseball: May 2025

SpragueÕs Cameron VanKempen pitches the ball against Sprague during a high school baseball game at Gilmore Field on Friday, May 9, 2025, in Salem, Ore.

The best of high school baseball: May 2025

Fort Cobb-Broxton’s Blaine Bellamy (9) pitches during a OSSAA Class B baseball championship game between Calumet and Fort Cobb-Broxton at Shawnee High School in Shawnee, Okla., on Saturday, May 10, 2025.

The best of high school baseball: May 2025

Fort Cobb-Broxton’s Mason Luecht (15) forces out Kaleb Thiessen (19) at first base during a OSSAA Class B baseball championship game between Calumet and Fort Cobb-Broxton at Shawnee High School in Shawnee, Okla., on Saturday, May 10, 2025.

The best of high school baseball: May 2025

Calumet’s Talon Arnold (3) forces out Fort Cobb-Broxton’s Ryker Hill (22) at second base during a OSSAA Class B baseball championship game between Calumet and Fort Cobb-Broxton at Shawnee High School in Shawnee, Okla., on Saturday, May 10, 2025.

The best of high school baseball: May 2025

Fort Cobb-Broxton celebrates beating Calumet during a OSSAA Class B baseball championship game at Shawnee High School in Shawnee, Okla., on Saturday, May 10, 2025.

The best of high school baseball: May 2025

New Prairie junior Reed Robinson (3) celebrates with junior Dalton Clark (26) and senior Jordan Davis (9) after hitting a 2-run home run during a baseball game against Hanover Central Saturday, May 10, 2025, at New Prairie High School in New Carlisle.

The best of high school baseball: May 2025

Hanover Central senior Caiden Verrett (7) celebrates hitting a home run with teammate Landon Sarkey during a baseball game against New Prairie Saturday, May 10, 2025, at New Prairie High School in New Carlisle.

The best of high school baseball: May 2025

New Prairie senior catcher Jordan Davis looks toward his dugout for a signal to call a pitch during a baseball game against Hanover Central Saturday, May 10, 2025, at New Prairie High School in New Carlisle.

The best of high school baseball: May 2025

New Prairie senior Beau Kmiecik throws a pitch during a baseball game against Hanover Central Saturday, May 10, 2025, at New Prairie High School in New Carlisle.

The best of high school baseball: May 2025

MBA’s Jack Elrod (6) tries to catch a throw from catcher Hayes Tyrrell as Clarksville's Kirk Weatherford (25) steals third base in the third inning of a high school baseball game Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn.

The best of high school baseball: May 2025

Collierville’s Brody Winemiller (9) prepares to run from second base during the Class 4A Region 8 Baseball Championship against Houston’s Ryan Mitchell (1) on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at Collierville High School in Collierville, Tenn.

The best of high school baseball: May 2025

Collierville’s Cael Allen (8) swings against Houston during the Class 4A Region 8 Baseball Championship on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at Collierville High School in Collierville, Tenn.

The best of high school baseball: May 2025

Detroit Western International High School outfielder Damian Ybarra catches the baseball during game one of their doubleheader with Macomb Dakota at Memorial Park in Royal Oak on Saturday, May 10, 2025. Western won the game 2-1.

The best of high school baseball: May 2025

Wright City’s Braxton Hickman (25) hits during a OSSAA Class A-1 baseball championship game between Wister and Wright City at Shawnee High School in Shawnee, Okla., on Saturday, May 10, 2025.

The best of high school baseball: May 2025

Wister’s Dartyn Meeks (5) hits during a OSSAA Class A-1 baseball championship game between Wister and Wright City at Shawnee High School in Shawnee, Okla., on Saturday, May 10, 2025.

The best of high school baseball: May 2025

Wister’s Torben Vocque (6) runs threw first base safe as Wright City’s Braxton Hickman (25) misses a throw during a OSSAA Class A-1 baseball championship game between Wister and Wright City at Shawnee High School in Shawnee, Okla., on Saturday, May 10, 2025.

The best of high school baseball: May 2025

Wright City celebrates defeating Wister during a OSSAA Class A-1 baseball championship game at Shawnee High School in Shawnee, Okla., on Saturday, May 10, 2025.

The best of high school baseball: May 2025

Wister’s Easton Turnipseed (7) forces out Wright City’s Jaxon Hill during a OSSAA Class A-1 baseball championship game between Wister and Wright City at Shawnee High School in Shawnee, Okla., on Saturday, May 10, 2025.

The best of high school baseball: May 2025

Wister’s Jagger Dodson (3) gets hit by a pitch during a OSSAA Class A-1 baseball championship game between Wister and Wright City at Shawnee High School in Shawnee, Okla., on Saturday, May 10, 2025.

The best of high school baseball: May 2025

The Buchholz baseball team celebrates with its Region 1-6A championship trophy after beating Pace, 5-4, in extra innings on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Pace High School in Pace, Florida.

The best of high school baseball: May 2025

The Pace baseball team celebrates at home plate after Glenn Brooks' (24) game-tying home run in the bottom of the seventh during Buchholz's extra-inning win over Pace in the Region 1-6A final on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Pace High School.

The best of high school baseball: May 2025

Cooper Johnson just misses a ground ball as the Canute Trojans defeat the Shattuck Indians for the Class A II State Baseball Championship title on May 10, 2025; Shawnee, OK, [ENTER COUNTRY]; at Shawnee High School. Mandatory Credit: Steve Sisney-The Oklahoman

The best of high school baseball: May 2025

Jake Knutson fields a hit as the Canute Trojans defeat the Shattuck Indians for the Class A II State Baseball Championship title on May 10, 2025; Shawnee, OK, [ENTER COUNTRY]; at Shawnee High School. Mandatory Credit: Steve Sisney-The Oklahoman

The best of high school baseball: May 2025

Clay Randall pitches as the Canute Trojans defeat the Shattuck Indians for the Class A II State Baseball Championship title on May 10, 2025; Shawnee, OK, [ENTER COUNTRY]; at Shawnee High School. Mandatory Credit: Steve Sisney-The Oklahoman

The best of high school baseball: May 2025

MBA’s Jack Elrod (6) dives safely back to second base ahead of a pick-off play to Clarksville's Kirk Weatherford (25) in the third inning of a high school baseball game Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn.

The best of high school baseball: May 2025

Hortonville High School’s Turner Kuhnke (11) celebrates a solo home run with Rashaud Kastner (34) against Kimberly High School during their baseball game Tuesday, May 6, 2025, in Kimberly, Wis. Kimberly defeated Hortonville 3-2. Wm. Glasheen USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin

The best of high school baseball: May 2025

Hortonville High School’s Turner Kuhnke (11) against Kimberly High School during their baseball game Tuesday, May 6, 2025, in Kimberly, Wis. Kimberly defeated Hortonville 3-2. Wm. Glasheen USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin

The best of high school baseball: May 2025

Natick High School baseball team celebrates a run against Framingham, May 12, 2025.

The best of high school baseball: May 2025

Wright City celebrates defeating Wister during a OSSAA Class A-1 baseball championship game at Shawnee High School in Shawnee, Okla., on Saturday, May 10, 2025.

The best of high school baseball: May 2025

Novi baseball head coach Rick Green, center, watches a play against Northville at Northville High School in Northville, on Monday, May 12, 2025.

The best of high school baseball: May 2025

Byron pitcher Andrew Talbert (27) hits a home run against North Boone on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at Byron High School.

The best of high school baseball: May 2025

Wrightstown High School’s Jackson Leitzke (3) against Freedom High School during their baseball game Tuesday, May 13, 2025, in Freedom, Wis. Wrightsdown defeated Freedom 1-0. Wm. Glasheen USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin

The best of high school baseball: May 2025

Freedom High School Jacob Garvey (4) against Wrightstown High School’s Aiden Humphreys (10) during their baseball game Tuesday, May 13, 2025, in Freedom, Wis. Wrightsdown defeated Freedom 1-0. Wm. Glasheen USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin

The best of high school baseball: May 2025

Freedom High School’s Corey Mathison (7) against Wrightstown High School’s Ryan Leahy (5) during their baseball game Tuesday, May 13, 2025, in Freedom, Wis. Wrightsdown defeated Freedom 1-0. Wm. Glasheen USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin

The best of high school baseball: May 2025

Byron’s Kaden McGough (42) fields a ground ball against North Boone on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at Byron High School.

The best of high school baseball: May 2025

Harrison Raiders infielder Nolan Hodnett (37) goes for a ground ball Tuesday, May 13, 2025, during the IHSAA baseball game against the West Lafayette Red Devils at Harrison High School in West Lafayette, Indiana.

The best of high school baseball: May 2025

Harrison Raiders Chase Gothrup (20) pitches Tuesday, May 13, 2025, during the IHSAA baseball game against the West Lafayette Red Devils at Harrison High School in West Lafayette, Indiana.

The best of high school baseball: May 2025

Albertus defeats Pearl River 8-6 in baseball action at Pearl River High School on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.

The best of high school baseball: May 2025

Albertus defeats Pearl River 8-6 in baseball action at Pearl River High School on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.

The best of high school baseball: May 2025

Albertus third baseman Charlie Zuppe (5) makes a throw to home during their 8-6 win over Pearl River in baseball action at Pearl River High School on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.

The best of high school baseball: May 2025

Nipmuc Regional High School Assistant Baseball Coach Scott Felper gets an ice bath from #3, Gavin Metcalf, and #7, Josh Giancola after the team defeated Hopedale, 3-1, at Fino Field in Milford, May 14, 2025.

The best of high school baseball: May 2025

Freeport’s pitcher Russell Butitta (7) pitches against Hononegah on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at Freeport High School.

The best of high school baseball: May 2025

Flagstaff High School celebrates its win against the Saguaro Sabercats in the AIA 4A baseball semifinals at Tempe Diablo Stadium on May 14, 2025, in Tempe.

The best of high school baseball: May 2025

Klahowya gets a 9-6 win over Cascade Christian at Foss High School in Tacoma on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.

The best of high school baseball: May 2025

Klahowya gets a 9-6 win over Cascade Christian at Foss High School in Tacoma on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.

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Members of the Mainland High School baseball team celebrate after defeating Haddonfield, 4-0, in the 51st annual Joe Hartmann Diamond Classic championship game played at Alcyon Park in Pitman on Thursday, May 15, 2025.

The best of high school baseball: May 2025

North's Jake Mayer (17) celebrates on third base during the Bloomington North versus Bloomington South baseball game at Bloomington High School North on Thursday, May 15, 2025.

The best of high school baseball: May 2025

Newcastle's Jackson Schanuel celebrates a home run during the Class 4A playoff baseball game between Newcastle and Sallisaw at Norman High School in Norman, Okla., Thursday, May, 15, 2025.

The best of high school baseball: May 2025

Sallisaw's Kase Adams throw to first for an out during the Class 4A playoff baseball game between Newcastle and Sallisaw at Norman High School in Norman, Okla., Thursday, May, 15, 2025.

The best of high school baseball: May 2025

Round Rock pitcher Brooks Mikulencak throws during Game 1 of a Class 6A Division I regional semifinals baseball playoff series against Buda Johnson on May 15, 2025 at Round Rock High School.

The best of high school baseball: May 2025

Hayden’s Liam Annand (5) bats Thursday, May. 15, 2025 at Washburn Rural High School.

The best of high school baseball: May 2025

May 16, 2025; Montville, NJ, USA; West Morris baseball vs. Delbarton in the Morris County Tournament championship game at Montville High School. Delbarton celebrates defeating West Morris.

The best of high school baseball: May 2025

May 16, 2025; Montville, NJ, USA; West Morris baseball vs. Delbarton in the Morris County Tournament championship game at Montville High School. D #16 Ryan Holman.

The best of high school baseball: May 2025

May 16, 2025; Montville, NJ, USA; West Morris baseball vs. Delbarton in the Morris County Tournament championship game at Montville High School. D #1 Sal Garcia slides on his way to being safe at second as WM #7 Donovan Veletto tries to get the out.

The best of high school baseball: May 2025

Twin Lakes Mason Brummett (27) high-fives Twin Lakes CJ Brummett (16) during the IHSAA baseball game against the Benton Central Bison, Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at Twin Lakes High School in Monticello, Ind. Twin Lakes won 7-5.

The best of high school baseball: May 2025

Trumansburg beat Thomas A. Edison, 11-3, in the Interscholastic Athletic Conference Large School baseball championship game May 17, 2025 at Watkins Glen High School.

The best of high school baseball: May 2025

Seminole’s Stephen Davis, left, and Seminole’s Jaycen Robledo celebrate the team’s run against Estacado in Game 2 of their Region I-4A Division I semifinal baseball series, Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Frenship High School in Wolfforth.

The best of high school baseball: May 2025

Estacado’s Keshon Coleman throws the ball to first base against Seminole in Game 2 of their Region I-4A Division I semifinal baseball series, Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Frenship High School in Wolfforth.

The best of high school baseball: May 2025

Blanchard's Beau Daily, center, reacts after scoring the winning run in the sixth inning of the Class 4A state high school baseball championship game between Blanchard and Tuttle at the Bricktown Ballpark in Oklahoma City, Saturday, May 17, 2025.

The best of high school baseball: May 2025

Blanchard raises the championship trophy after winning the Class 4A state high school baseball championship game against Tuttle at the Bricktown Ballpark in Oklahoma City, Saturday, May 17, 2025.

The best of high school baseball: May 2025

Washington celebrates after winning the Class 3A state high school baseball championship game against Marlow at the Bricktown Ballpark in Oklahoma City, Saturday, May 17, 2025.

The best of high school baseball: May 2025

Freedom High School’s Parker Jochimsen (11) against Wrightstown High School’s Jackson Leitzke (3) during their baseball game Tuesday, May 13, 2025, in Freedom, Wis. Wrightsdown defeated Freedom 1-0.

The best of high school baseball: May 2025

Manny Camacho (20) of the West Holmes Knights round the bases after hitting a 2-run homer during an OHSAA DIV East District semifinal sectional baseball game against Indian Valley, May 20, 2025, at Indian Valley High School in Gnadenhutten, OH.

The best of high school baseball: May 2025

Starting pitcher Manny Camacho (20) of the West Holmes Knights delivers a pitch during an OHSAA DIV East District semifinal sectional baseball game against Indian Valley, May 20, 2025, at Indian Valley High School in Gnadenhutten, OH.

The best of high school baseball: May 2025

Scarsdale defeats North Rockland1-0 in a Class AAA baseball playoff game at North Rockland High School in Thiells on Wednesday, May 21, 2025.

The best of high school baseball: May 2025

Scarsdale defeats North Rockland1-0 in a Class AAA baseball playoff game at North Rockland High School in Thiells on Wednesday, May 21, 2025.

The best of high school baseball: May 2025

Immaculata and Ridge high school baseball teams met Wednesday, May 21, 2025 night at TD Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater for the Somerset County Tournament final.

The best of high school baseball: May 2025

Immaculata and Ridge high school baseball teams met Wednesday, May 21, 2025 night at TD Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater for the Somerset County Tournament final.

The best of high school baseball: May 2025

Tonganoxie sophomore Everett Holland (1) bunts against Hayden in the KSHSAA Class 4A Regional Baseball Championship game at Hayden High School on May 21, 2025.

The best of high school baseball: May 2025

Hayden junior Kade Mitchell (2) hits a pose after scoring a double against Tonganoxie in the KSHSAA Class 4A Regional Baseball Championship game at Hayden High School on May 21, 2025.

The best of high school baseball: May 2025

Alcoa’s Eli Graf (16) makes an out during the quarterfinal game between Lakeland Preparatory School and Alcoa High School in the Class 2A Baseball State Championship at Stewarts Creek High School in Smyrna, Tenn.

The best of high school baseball: May 2025

Lakeland Prep's Easton Peeler (1) swings at the ball during the quarterfinal game between Lakeland Preparatory School and Alcoa High School in the Class 2A Baseball State Championship at Stewarts Creek High School in Smyrna, Tenn.

The best of high school baseball: May 2025

Howell players celebrate with the trophy after beating Hartland 6-1 in the KLAA baseball championship game Thursday, May 22, 2025 at Novi High School.

The best of high school baseball: May 2025

Wrightstown High School's Jacob Buenning (9) against Little Chute High School's Dane Kruckeberg (5) during their baseball game on Thursday, May 22, 2025, in Wrightstown, Wis. Wrightstown defeated Little Chute 7-4 in 10 innnings. Wm. Glasheen USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin

The best of high school baseball: May 2025

Wrightstown High School's Jacob Buenning (9) against Little Chute High School during their baseball game on Thursday, May 22, 2025, in Wrightstown, Wis. Wrightstown defeated Little Chute 7-4 in 10 innnings. Wm. Glasheen USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin

The best of high school baseball: May 2025

Little Chute High School's Isaac Verhagen (11) and Trevor Verhagen (6) against Wrightstown High School during their baseball game on Thursday, May 22, 2025, in Wrightstown, Wis. Wrightstown defeated Little Chute 7-4 in 10 innnings. Wm. Glasheen USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin

The best of high school baseball: May 2025

Saint Joseph's James Criniti celebrates scoring a run during a baseball game against Penn Thursday, May 22, 2025, at Penn High School in Mishawaka.

The best of high school baseball: May 2025

Elmira Notre Dame beat Richfield Springs/ODY, 3-0, in a Section 4 Class D baseball quarterfinal May 23, 2025 at Notre Dame High School.

The best of high school baseball: May 2025

Bay Port High School's Keagan Wheeler (18) pitches against Ashwaubenon High School on Friday, May 23, 2025, at Ashwaubomay Memorial River Park in Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin. Ashwaubenon won the game, 1-0. Tork Mason/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin

The best of high school baseball: May 2025

Farragut players dogpile after the win over Clarksville in the TSSAA high school Class 4A baseball championship on May 24, 2025, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.

The best of high school baseball: May 2025

May 24, 2025; Demarest, NJ, USA; Pascack Valley vs. Don Bosco in the Bergen County baseball tournament championship at Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest. Don Bosco celebrates defeating Pascack Valley.

The best of high school baseball: May 2025

Farragut's Aidan Flagg (8) and Braden Humphrey (14) celebrate Flagg's home run during the TSSAA high school Class 4A baseball championship against Clarksville on May 24, 2025, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.

The best of high school baseball: May 2025

The Farragut dugout erupts in celebration on a home run by Braxton Tye (1) in the TSSAA high school Class 4A baseball championship against Clarksville on May 24, 2025, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.

The best of high school baseball: May 2025

St. Joseph and Edison high school baseball teams met Saturday, May 24, 2025 afternoon at the field at East Brunswick Magnet High School in East Brunswick for the Jim Muldowney Greater Middlesex Conference Tournament final.

The best of high school baseball: May 2025

St. Joseph and Edison high school baseball teams met Saturday, May 24, 2025 afternoon at the field at East Brunswick Magnet High School in East Brunswick for the Jim Muldowney Greater Middlesex Conference Tournament final.

The best of high school baseball: May 2025

The Laney High School baseball team defeated Corinth Holders 4-0 to win the NCHSAA 4A East regional championship series on Saturday, May 24, 2025.

The best of high school baseball: May 2025

Bainbridge baseball defeats Archbishop Murphy 6-2 in the 2A state quarterfinals at Bainbridge High School on Saturday, May 24, 2025.

The best of high school baseball: May 2025

Bainbridge baseball defeats Archbishop Murphy 6-2 in the 2A state quarterfinals at Bainbridge High School on Saturday, May 24, 2025.

The best of high school baseball: May 2025

Bainbridge baseball defeats Archbishop Murphy 6-2 in the 2A state quarterfinals at Bainbridge High School on Saturday, May 24, 2025.

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