Preston and Silo Advanced to State Semifinals
The baseball teams secured decisive quarterfinal victories on Thursday in Yukon.
Updated on Oct. 9, 2026 in Baseball
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Preston and Silo both secured wins in the Class 2A state baseball tournament quarterfinals at Yukon High School. The victories propelled both teams into the state semifinals.
Why it matters
Advancing to the semifinal round keeps both programs in contention for the state title. For Preston, the win marked the team's first fall state tournament victory since 2002.
Silo improved to a 32-2 record after their 12-2 victory, fueled by Jacob Wright's seven RBIs and Warner Bradley's eight strikeouts. Preston finished with a 20-7 record following a 12-7 win that featured five total home runs.
The players
Preston
This high school baseball program is representing its district in the Oklahoma Class 2A state tournament.
Silo
This baseball team is a competitive program currently holding a 32-2 record in the state tournament.
Jacob Wright
He is a baseball player for Silo who recorded seven RBIs during the team's quarterfinal victory.
Warner Bradley
He is a pitcher for Silo who recorded eight strikeouts during the quarterfinal game.
Asher Thornbrue
He is a baseball player for Preston who recorded four hits and three RBIs in the quarterfinal win.
The details
Preston defeated Latta 12-7, with Asher Thornbrue leading the effort by going 4 for 5 with three RBIs. Silo bested Calera 12-2 in six innings, with Warner Bradley pitching the first three innings while allowing only one hit and one walk.
Timeline
Preston and Silo played their quarterfinal games on Thursday.
Preston last won a fall state tournament game in 2002.
Silo is scheduled to play a semifinal game on Friday at 11 a.m.
Season Trajectory
This win marks the first time since the 2002 Preston fall state tournament run that the program has advanced this deep in the postseason. Silo remains a dominant force with a 32-2 record, positioning them as a major contender for the state championship title.
Silo enters the Friday morning semifinal with significant momentum after a six-inning mercy rule victory against Calera. The Preston roster must prepare for a quick turnaround following their high-scoring 12-7 win over Latta.
The takeaway
These quarterfinal results establish clear favorites as the Oklahoma state tournament moves into its final stages. Teams will now need to manage their pitching depth carefully to survive the high-pressure semifinal schedule.
What happens next
Silo will compete in the state semifinal game on Friday at 11 a.m.
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