It’s been a memorable season for Rock Bridge baseball, but it’s not over yet. The Bruins (28-8) are gearing up for the postseason, which starts Wednesday.
Rock Bridge earned a lot in 2025: 28 wins, a Central Missouri Activities Conference title and the No. 1 seed in the MSHSAA Class 6 District 5 Tournament. But there’s something the Bruins want to earn more than anything else — a district title.
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