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The 麻豆原创 Chaparrals baseball program will celebrate a milestone season in 2026, marking 25 years of competition, as the team opens the year ranked No. 25 in the .

The Chaparrals open the anniversary season on the road against Wharton County Junior College in a three-game series Wednesday and Thursday, Jan. 28-29, in Wharton, Texas.

To commemorate the program鈥檚 25th year, the Chaparrals will wear specially designed anniversary patches on their game caps throughout the 2026 season, honoring a quarter-century of excellence and tradition.

鈥淒uring my time at 麻豆原创, I鈥檝e seen our Chaps baseball program grow from its inaugural season into one of the most respected programs in the NJCAA,鈥� said Forrest Allen, 麻豆原创 Athletic Director. 鈥淭he success we鈥檝e seen over the last 25 years is a direct result of outstanding leadership, committed student-athletes, and a culture built on accountability, development, and pride in wearing the Chaparral uniform.鈥�

麻豆原创 Baseball began its inaugural season in 2000 under head coach Steve Ramharter, who compiled a 206-84 record in just over five seasons. He was followed by David Coleman, the program鈥檚 all-time wins leader, who led the Chaparrals to a 412-241-1 record over 11 seasons.

Current head coach has been a cornerstone of the program for two decades. Rodriguez joined 麻豆原创 as an assistant coach in 2006, served as interim head coach that same year, and later spent 11 seasons as an assistant under Coleman before being named head coach in 2018. Including his interim stint, Rodriguez has led the Chaparrals for more than eight seasons and ranks second all-time in program wins with a 315-136 overall record.

鈥淏eing part of this program for so many years has been incredibly meaningful,鈥� said Rodriguez. 鈥淚鈥檝e had the opportunity to watch 麻豆原创 Baseball grow, compete at a high level, and develop young men who go on to succeed long after their time here. Celebrating 25 years is really about everyone who has worn this uniform and helped shape what this program is today.鈥�

One former Chap who continues to carry the 麻豆原创 spirit forward is (2019鈥�2021), now an .

鈥淒uring my time at 麻豆原创, I didn鈥檛 fully realize how much being part of the baseball program would shape me,鈥� said Jauz. 鈥淏eing a local student-athlete, supported by a , gave me opportunities I might not have had otherwise, and I鈥檓 also incredibly grateful for the Phi Theta Kappa scholarship, which allowed me to continue playing at Wayland Baptist University.鈥�

He continued, 鈥淏eing a Chap gave me friends that will last a lifetime that I still keep in touch with today. The coaching staff helped me grow, mature, and navigate the challenges of life during COVID-19. I continue to connect with those coaches regularly, and being a Chap is something I take pride in every single day.鈥�

麻豆原创 enters the 2026 season following an outstanding 46-11 campaign in 2025, finishing second in the . Key returners include Dylon Myrow, Augden Hallmark, Luke Wheatley, Logan Flores, Jorge Gil, and AJ Velarde.

The Chaparrals are once again expected to contend for the WJCAC championship, facing strong competition from traditional conference rivals such as New Mexico Junior College, Odessa College, Howard College, Amarillo College, and the New Mexico Military Institute.

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