Congratulations to Christian Sauska, Pitcher (second year); Charles Wilson, Catcher (third year); Jack Falgoust, Infielder; and Coach Pat Adams, All-Metro Coach of the Year, on their well-deserved 2026 honors! @SauskaChristian @scharlesw2026 @JackFalgoust10

Congratulations to Christian Sauska on being named the New Orleans All-Metro Player of the Year. @SauskaChristian

Congratulations to Christian Sauska, Charles Wilson, and Coach Pat Adams on their selections to the 2026 NBC Showcase All-State Team. @SauskaChristian @scharlesw2026

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Congrats to all, including Newman's Charles Wilson @scharlesw2026

Congratulations to Coach of the Year Pat Adams and the players selected to the Louisiana Baseball Coaches Association’s Division 3 All State team, including Newman’s @JackFalgoust10 , @SauskaChristian , and @scharlesw2026

Congratulations to the players selected to the Louisiana Baseball Coaches Association’s All Region teams, including Newman’s @JackFalgoust10 , @SauskaChristian , and @scharlesw2026

NEWMAN BASEBALL 2026 SEASON WRAP-UP Newman’s 2026 baseball season ended with a state championship, a 30-win season, and one of the strongest all-around runs in program history. The Greenies captured the Division III Select State Championship, bringing Newman its first baseball state title since 2003. The championship capped a season built on senior leadership, pitching depth, clean defense, aggressive baserunning, and an offense that could win with both small ball and long ball. REGULAR-SEASON RÉSUMÉ Newman’s championship résumé was strong long before the state tournament. The Greenies earned major regular-season wins over Jesuit, St. Charles Catholic, Mandeville, Riverside Academy, Archbishop Shaw, Belle Chasse, Doyle, and St. Martin’s Episcopal. Those wins showed Newman could compete with and beat high-level programs across classifications, including larger schools and teams that made deep postseason runs. The 4-0 win over Jesuit was one of Newman’s biggest early statements. The Greenies also delivered a dominant 10-0 win over St. Charles Catholic, which went on to win the Division II Select State Championship. Newman added a major 5-2 win over Mandeville, along with strong wins over Riverside, Shaw, Belle Chasse, Doyle, and St. Martin’s. Those games established the foundation for a team that was tested before the postseason and prepared for pressure. CHAMPIONSHIP IDENTITY Newman’s identity started with pitching. Jack Falgoust, Christian Sauska, and Collier Villere gave the Greenies high-level innings throughout the season and repeatedly put the team in position to win. Falgoust set the tone in big games with competitiveness and command. Sauska delivered one of the most important pitching performances of the postseason in Game 2 of the state championship series, earning the win and keeping Newman’s season alive. Villere filled multiple roles, including closing out Game 2 of the championship series and returning to start Game 3 less than 24 hours later. Auggie Sauska and Peter Barras also gave Newman major contributions on the mound as 10th graders. Auggie stepped into high-pressure postseason innings and stabilized the middle of the championship-clinching game, earning the win in relief. Barras closed out the most important game of the season, entering in the seventh inning with the tying run at the plate and recording the final out to secure the state championship. Newman also defended at a championship level. The Greenies consistently made the routine plays, turned key double plays, and limited opponents’ ability to create pressure on the bases. That defensive identity showed up throughout the postseason and became especially important in the championship series, where Newman minimized University Lab’s running game and controlled the pressure points defensively. Behind the plate, Newman had one of its most reliable defensive weapons. Opponents often tested the running game early, but that usually ended quickly after Charles Wilson threw out a runner trying to advance. Those moments became part of the team’s energy. When an opposing runner reached base, there was a different kind of anticipation in the Newman crowd because everyone wanted to see whether the other team would try to run. When they did, Wilson’s throws consistently changed the inning, energized the defense, and brought the crowd into the game. The outfield became one of Newman’s defining strengths. The Greenies’ new outfield group, known as ATC, Air Traffic Control, featured George Loop in center field, Tanner Robert in left, and Malcolm Schairer in right. That group gave Newman range, athleticism, and confidence behind the pitching staff, turning balls in the air into outs and helping provide a reliable defensive backbone throughout the championship run. Robert also gave Newman a major 10th-grade contribution in left field and delivered important offensive moments during the championship series, including run-producing at-bats in Game 3. Offensively, Newman had balance. The Greenies could manufacture runs with bunts, walks, productive outs, stolen bases, and pressure on the defense. They could also change games with extra-base hits and power. That combination made the lineup difficult to defend. Atticus LaFleur’s big bat added another dangerous presence in the heart of the order, giving Newman the ability to extend innings and punish mistakes. Newman did not need one formula to win. The Greenies could win low-scoring games with pitching and defense, or open games up with deep lineup production. PLAYOFF RUN Newman carried that identity into the postseason and played its best baseball when the stakes were highest. The Greenies swept Northlake Christian in the quarterfinals, winning 4-3 and 6-1 to advance to Sulphur. Newman then delivered one of its strongest postseason statements in the semifinals, sweeping Dunham 4-1 and 8-2 to secure a spot in the Division III Select State Championship Series. In the championship series, Newman faced No. 1 University Lab and responded like a championship team. The Greenies came back with a 13-6 win in Game 2 and a dramatic 15-12 victory in Game 3 to claim the state title. The final two games showed the full range of Newman’s team: timely hitting, aggressive baserunning, pitching depth, defensive toughness, and the ability to answer pressure without backing down. Senior leadership helped define the championship run. Newman’s older players gave the team stability, toughness, and confidence through a demanding schedule and a pressure-filled postseason. That leadership showed when the Greenies responded after setbacks, stayed composed in tight games, and delivered their best baseball when the season was on the line. THE NEWMAN COMMUNITY As the season grew bigger, so did the Newman community around the team. What started with four or five key senior students supporting the Greenies grew into something much larger by the postseason. By the time Newman reached the biggest games of the year, the student section, parents, alumni, and families had become part of the team’s identity. At Avenger Field, Newman’s home field, the wall of parents and supporters along the right-field line became one of the defining images of the season. They celebrated every big hit, every strikeout, every defensive play, and every momentum swing. The energy built throughout the playoff run until the crowd felt like part of the game itself. That support mattered. Newman’s championship run became more than a baseball story. It became a school story. The team brought the community together, and the community gave the team a home-field energy that followed it through the postseason. By the end of the year, the Greenies were not just playing for one another. They were playing in front of a fan base that had grown into one of the most visible and memorable parts of the season. CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES NUMBERS The championship series reflected the team’s full identity. Newman scored 30 runs on 27 hits across the three games and generated 46 baserunners compared to 38 for University Lab. The Greenies combined timely hitting, aggressive baserunning, disciplined at-bats, strong defense, and clutch pitching to finish the job. Newman also controlled the bases and minimized University Lab’s running game throughout the series. That advantage became especially pronounced in the decisive Game 3 championship clincher, when Newman stole six bases while University Lab did not record a stolen base. By the end of the series, Newman finished with six stolen bases compared to just one for University Lab. Several individual performances stood out during the title run. Malcolm Schairer delivered a huge championship series, finishing 6-for-10 with a triple, four RBIs, and a .545 on-base percentage, including a 4-for-4 performance in Game 3. Falgoust was one of Newman’s most dangerous offensive players throughout the series, finishing 6-for-11 with four doubles, five RBIs, and a .615 on-base percentage. Wilson went 5-for-11 with a home run, a double, six RBIs, and a .538 on-base percentage while continuing to provide major defensive value behind the plate. LaFleur provided another powerful bat in the lineup and finished the championship series with a .500 on-base percentage. Robert, Singer, Loop, Christian Sauska, Villere, Auggie Sauska, and Barras all contributed in meaningful moments. SEASON AWARDS Most Valuable Player: Christian Sauska Sauska’s value showed up in every phase of the season. He gave Newman key innings on the mound, produced offensively, and delivered in one of the biggest moments of the year by earning the win in Game 2 of the state championship series. Best Defensive Player: Charles Wilson Wilson controlled the game from behind the plate. His receiving, game management, leadership of the pitching staff, and ability to shut down the running game gave Newman a defensive edge throughout the season. Best Offensive Player: Jack Falgoust Falgoust consistently set the tone offensively and delivered in major moments. His championship series production, including four doubles, five RBIs, and a .615 on-base percentage, reflected his importance at the top of the lineup. Coaches’ Award: Collier Villere Villere filled whatever role Newman needed. He contributed defensively, offensively, and on the mound, including pitching on consecutive days in the championship series. His versatility and toughness made him one of the team’s most valuable pieces. By the end of the season, Newman had proven it could win every kind of game. The Greenies had senior leadership, frontline pitching, dependable defense, aggressive baserunning, small-ball execution, and enough power to change games quickly. With ATC locking down the outfield, key 10th graders contributing in championship moments, a deep pitching staff, a catcher who controlled the running game, a lineup that could pressure opponents from top to bottom, and a community that rallied around the team, Newman put together a complete championship season that belongs among the best in program history.

DIVISION III SELECT STATE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES: NEWMAN VS. UNIVERSITY LAB Newman captured the Division III Select State Championship by winning two of three games against University Lab at McMurry Park, finishing the series with 30 runs, 27 hits, and several defining offensive performances in high-pressure moments. After dropping Game 1 by a 4-2 score despite allowing only five hits, Newman responded immediately in Game 2 with a dominant 13-6 victory behind a relentless offensive attack that produced 12 hits and 11 RBIs. The Greenies then closed the series in dramatic fashion in Game 3, overcoming multiple momentum swings to secure a 15-12 championship-clinching victory. Newman’s offense steadily improved throughout the series. The Greenies were limited to three hits in Game 1, erupted for 12 hits in Game 2, and matched that total again in the decisive Game 3. Malcolm Schairer delivered a strong overall offensive performance. Schairer finished 6-for-10 (.600) with a triple, four RBIs, and a .545 on-base percentage. His production accelerated as the series progressed, including a 4-for-4 performance in Game 3 while repeatedly igniting key rallies during the championship clincher. Jack Falgoust consistently set the tone at the top of the lineup and finished the series 6-for-11 (.545) with four doubles, five RBIs, two walks, and a .615 on-base percentage. Falgoust reached base repeatedly throughout the series and delivered several of Newman’s biggest situational hits, including a four-RBI performance in Game 3. Charles Wilson delivered several defining moments throughout the championship run and emerged as one of Newman’s most productive hitters during the series. Wilson finished 5-for-11 (.455) with a home run, one double, six RBIs, and a .538 on-base percentage. His biggest swing came during Newman’s decisive fifth inning rally in Game 3, when he launched a two-run home run that helped swing momentum permanently back toward the Greenies. Wilson also continued to control the running game defensively behind the plate, recording another caught stealing during the series. Atticus LaFleur provided consistent production in the middle of the lineup, finishing 3-for-9 (.333) with two RBIs and a .500 on-base percentage. Newman also controlled the bases and minimized University Lab’s running game throughout the series. Across the three games, the Greenies generated 46 baserunners compared to 38 for University Lab, consistently creating pressure situations offensively. That advantage became especially pronounced during the decisive Game 3 championship clincher, when Newman stole six bases while University Lab did not record a stolen base. OFFENSIVE STATS Malcolm Schairer: 6-for-10 (.600), 4 RBI, 3B, .545 OBP Jack Falgoust: 6-for-11 (.545), 5 RBI, 4 2B, .615 OBP Charles Wilson: 5-for-11 (.455), 6 RBI, HR, 2B, .538 OBP Atticus LaFleur: 3-for-9 (.333), 2 RBI, .500 OBP ON THE MOUND Newman received important contributions throughout the series from Falgoust, Sauska, Villere, Auggie Sauska, and Peter Barras. Christian Sauska earned the Game 2 victory after throwing six innings, while Auggie Sauska stabilized the middle innings during the Game 3 championship clincher. Barras recorded the final out of the season with the tying run at the plate to secure Newman’s first State Championship since 2003. SIGNIFICANT SERIES PITCHING STATISTICS Christian Sauska: 6.0 IP, 11 H, 6 R, 4 ER, 2 BB, 6 K (W) Jack Falgoust: 4.1 IP, 5 H, 4 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 2 K Auggie Sauska: 5.0 IP, 3 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 5 BB, 1 K (W) Collier Villere: 4.0 IP, 7 H, 9 R, 7 ER, 3 BB, 3 K Peter Barras: 0.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB (SV)

DIVISION III SELECT STATE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES: NEWMAN 15, UNIVERSITY LAB 12 Newman captured the Division III Select State Championship on May 16 at McMurry Park, surviving multiple momentum swings and answering every challenge in a dramatic 15-12 victory over University Lab in the decisive Game 3 of the championship series. The Greenies came out aggressively from the opening pitch. Jack Falgoust (@JackFalgoust10) reached to begin the game before Christian Sauska (@SauskaChristian) and Atticus LaFleur (@AtticusLaFleur) worked walks to load the bases. Malcolm Schairer (@MalcolmSchairer) followed with an RBI single to right field, and George Loop (@georgeloop8) added another RBI hit as Newman quickly built a 3-0 lead. University Lab answered in the middle innings and briefly moved in front 5-3, but Newman immediately responded. Benjamin Singer singled to open the fourth inning before Charles Wilson (@scharlesw2026) lined an RBI single to left field to cut the deficit to one run. Newman later tied the game at 5-5 as momentum swung back toward the Greenies. The championship game turned in the fifth inning. Schairer opened the rally with another hit before Loop reached on an error. Singer was then hit by a pitch to load the bases, and Tanner Robert brought home the go-ahead run. Moments later, Falgoust ripped a two-run single to right field to push Newman back in front 7-5. Wilson then delivered the defining swing of the championship when he launched a two-run home run over the left-field wall, igniting the Newman dugout and stretching the lead to 9-5. Newman kept applying pressure in the sixth inning. Schairer collected his fourth hit of the afternoon before Tanner Robert added an RBI single to left field. Falgoust later drew a walk, and Wilson followed with a bases-loaded walk to extend Newman’s lead to 12-5. University Lab rallied again in the bottom of the sixth, but Newman immediately answered in the seventh. Schairer opened the inning with another hit before Loop drew a walk. Robert was later hit by a pitch with the bases loaded to force home a run, and Falgoust delivered again with a two-run single to right field that extended Newman’s lead to 15-8. The Cubs mounted one final rally in the bottom of the seventh and brought the tying run to the plate before Peter Barras entered in relief and recorded the final out to secure the state championship for the Greenies. Newman finished with 12 hits and repeatedly pressured offensively throughout the afternoon. Schairer led the attack with a perfect 4-for-4 performance, while Wilson collected three hits, including the pivotal fifth-inning home run. Falgoust drove in four runs and repeatedly delivered in key moments during the championship battle. Collier Villere (@collier_villere), pitching for the second consecutive day after closing out Newman’s Game 2 victory, started the championship clincher and battled through the opening three innings to keep the Greenies within striking distance. Auggie Sauska entered in relief and stabilized the middle innings, allowing Newman’s offense time to reclaim momentum during the decisive fifth inning rally. Sauska earned the victory after working 3.2 innings through several high-pressure situations late in the game. With the tying run at the plate in the seventh inning, Peter Barras entered in relief and recorded the final out to secure the state championship for Newman. TOP PERFORMERS AT THE PLATE Malcolm Schairer: 4-for-4, 2 RBI, 3 runs scored, 2 stolen bases Charles Wilson: 3-for-4, HR, 3 RBI Jack Falgoust: 2-for-4, 4 RBI, 2 runs scored George Loop: 1-for-3, RBI, 2 runs scored, stolen base Tanner Robert: 1-for-4, RBI, 2 runs scored, stolen base Benjamin Singer: 1-for-3, RBI, run scored PITCHING SUMMARY Auggie Sauska: 3.2 IP, 3 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 4 BB, 1 K (W) Collier Villere: 3.0 IP, 7 H, 9 R, 7 ER, 3 BB, 2 K Peter Barras: 0.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 0 K (SV) With the victory, Newman secured the Division III Select State Championship and completed an unforgettable postseason run by bringing Newman its first State Championship since 2003.

DIVISION III SELECT STATE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES: NEWMAN 13, UNIVERSITY LAB 6 Facing elimination in the Division III Select State Championship Series, Newman delivered an immediate response on May 15 at McMurry Park, using a fast start, a deep offensive attack, and steady defense to defeat University Lab 13-6 and force a decisive Game 3. The Greenies set the tone in the bottom of the first inning. Jack Falgoust (@JackFalgoust10) opened the game with a double and later scored when Christian Sauska (@SauskaChristian) reached on a dropped third strike. Atticus LaFleur (@AtticusLaFleur) followed with a run-scoring single, Collier Villere (@collier_villere) added an RBI double, and Malcolm Schairer (@MalcolmSchairer) drove a triple to center field to give Newman a 4-0 lead after one inning. Newman kept rolling in the second. Tanner Robert opened the inning with a double before Falgoust drove him in with another double. Charles Wilson (@scharlesw2026) followed with a single, and Sauska doubled to bring home another run. LaFleur then delivered a two-run single, and Schairer added an RBI groundout as the Greenies pushed the lead to 9-0. After University Lab cut into the lead, Newman answered again in the fifth with another four-run inning. Schairer and George Loop (@georgeloop8) opened the inning with singles before Robert was hit by a pitch to help load the bases. Falgoust then put another ball in play before Wilson delivered the biggest swing of the inning, driving a three-run double to left field to stretch Newman’s lead to 13-4. Wilson finished 2-for-4 with a double and a team-high three RBIs. Falgoust, LaFleur, and Schairer also collected two hits each as Newman finished with 12 hits. Smallpage scored three runs, while Falgoust and Robert each scored multiple times. Newman also turned two key double plays defensively. In the fifth inning, Villere started an inning-ending 6-3 double play, fielding a ground ball at shortstop and throwing to Peter Barras at first to erase the lead runner and end the threat. The Greenies then closed out the game with another double play in the seventh inning, as Villere fielded a ground ball and threw to Barras at first before Wilson applied the tag at home plate to complete the game-ending sequence. Sauska earned the win after allowing six runs, including four earned runs, over six innings while striking out six and walking two. Villere closed out the victory with a scoreless inning of relief and added a strikeout. TOP PERFORMERS AT THE PLATE Charles Wilson: 2-for-4, 2B, 3 RBI Jack Falgoust: 2-for-3, 2B, RBI, 3 runs scored Atticus LaFleur: 2-for-4, 2 RBI, 2 runs scored Malcolm Schairer: 2-for-4, 3B, RBI, 1 run scored Christian Sauska: 1-for-4, 2B, 2 RBI Tanner Robert: 1-for-2, 2B, 2 runs scored PITCHING SUMMARY Christian Sauska: 6.0 IP, 11 H, 6 R, 4 ER, 2 BB, 6 K (W) Collier Villere: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K With the win, Newman evened the championship series and forced a winner-take-all Game 3 for the Division III Select State Championship.

DIVISION III SELECT STATE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES: UNIVERSITY LAB 4, NEWMAN 2 Newman opened the Division III Select State Championship Series on May 14 at McMurry Park by applying pressure early and battling throughout the afternoon, but University Lab used a three-run third inning to edge the Greenies 4-2 in Game 1 of the best-of-three series. The Greenies came out aggressively in the top of the first inning. Jack Falgoust (@JackFalgoust10) opened the game with a single before Charles Wilson (@scharlesw2026) worked a walk to give Newman two baserunners with nobody out. Christian Sauska (@SauskaChristian) followed with a sacrifice bunt to move both runners into scoring position, and Atticus LaFleur (@AtticusLaFleur) later drew a walk to load the bases. Collier Villere (@collier_villere) then forced home the game’s first run with a bases-loaded walk before Malcolm Schairer (@MalcolmSchairer) lifted a sacrifice fly to center field to extend Newman’s lead to 2-0. Newman continued to flash strong defense in the early innings. Wilson delivered a defensive highlight behind the plate in the second inning by throwing out a runner attempting to steal second base, marking the 25th time this season he has thrown out a baserunner, before later battling the fence near the Newman dugout to secure a difficult foul-pop catch. University Lab answered in the bottom of the third inning after capitalizing on an early baserunner and a defensive miscue to take a 3-2 lead. The Greenies threatened to answer immediately in the fourth. George Loop (@georgeloop8) and Benjamin Singer reached base before Tanner Robert (@TannerRobert47) drew a walk to load the bases with one out. Newman continued to pressure throughout the inning, but could not push across the tying run. LaFleur paced the Newman offense with two hits, including a double, while Falgoust added two hits and scored a run from the leadoff spot. Newman also turned two key double plays defensively, including an inning-ending play at the plate in the fifth inning to keep the Greenies within striking distance. TOP PERFORMERS AT THE PLATE Jack Falgoust (@JackFalgoust10): 2-for-4, 1 run scored Atticus LaFleur (@AtticusLaFleur): 2-for-3, 2B, 1 run scored Collier Villere (@collier_villere): 1 RBI Malcolm Schairer (@MalcolmSchairer): 1 RBI PITCHING SUMMARY Jack Falgoust (@JackFalgoust10): 4.1 IP, 5 H, 4 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 2 K (L) Auggie Sauska: 1.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB