Who among former Abilene Metro area high school athletes will be active on Tuesday, May 5?

May 4, 2026

Byj. a. whitfield

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These ex-Abilene Metro area high school standouts will participate in competitions on Tuesday, May 5.

Ayden Sunday

Lamar Cardinals

Outfielder

6′0″ 185

Nederland High School

Hometown: Nederland

Next Game: vs. Sam Houston Bearkats, Tuesday, May 5, 6 p.m.

Balin Valentine

Lamar Cardinals

Outfielder

5′10″ 190

Wylie High School

Hometown: Abilene

Next Game: vs. Sam Houston Bearkats, Tuesday, May 5, 6 p.m.

Blaine Palmer

Abilene Christian Wildcats

Right handed pitcher

Senior

5′11″ 170

Jim Ned High School

Hometown: Buffalo Gap

Next Game: vs. UTRGV Vaqueros, Tuesday, May 5, 6 p.m.

Braden Regala

Abilene Christian Wildcats

Outfielder

Sophomore

5′8″ 170

Wylie High School

Hometown: Abilene

Next Game: vs. UTRGV Vaqueros, Tuesday, May 5, 6 p.m.

Gage Driskell

Lamar Cardinals

Infielder and right handed pitcher

6′0″ 180

Nederland High School

Hometown: Nederland

Next Game: vs. Sam Houston Bearkats, Tuesday, May 5, 6 p.m.

JT Thompson

Abilene Christian Wildcats

Infielder

Senior

5′8″ 150

Wylie High School

Hometown: Steubenville

Next Game: vs. UTRGV Vaqueros, Tuesday, May 5, 6 p.m.

Reese Borho

Abilene Christian Wildcats

Outfielder

Junior

6′0″ 203

Wylie High School

Hometown: Abilene

Next Game: vs. UTRGV Vaqueros, Tuesday, May 5, 6 p.m.

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