According to a report from The Mercury News, the Spartans baseball team was forced to cancel the first five games of its 2026 season due to violations of De La Salle school policy, team rules and code of conduct. The Spartans are ranked No. 10 in the latest Rivals High School Baseball Top 25 Player Rankings.
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The school provided a statement to The Mercury News regarding its decision to suspend the first five games of the Spartans’ baseball campaign:
The team will participate in reflective and restorative activities designed to reinforce school expectations and strengthen leadership within the program. The objective of this action is not only disciplinary, but educational to ensure that students grow in character and responsibility as representatives of De La Salle High School. De La Salle High School holds its students and student-athletes to the highest standards of conduct. Participation in athletics is a privilege that carries significant responsibility for teammates, coaches, opponents, and the broader school community. When those standards are not met, appropriate and meaningful consequences are needed. While this situation is disappointing, it presents an important opportunity for accountability, reflection, and growth. The school is committed to working with student-athletes and coaching staff to ensure a clear understanding of expectations moving forward and reinforce a culture rooted in our core values ​​of faith, integrity and scholarship.
De La Salle is arguably NorCal’s best program, as the Spartans have won eight NCS Division I titles and 15 overall.
The games that will be affected by the cancellation of De La Salle’s first five games are games against St. Ignatius at home, Saturday on the road at St. Mary’s-Stockton, two tournament games in San Diego on March 5-6 and a March 13 visit to Jesuit-Carmichael. If games cannot be made up over the course of the season, that would be the only way games could become losses, according to the report.
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The Spartans finished the 2025 season with a 29-4 record and were one of the best high school baseball programs in the country.
More about De La Salle High School
De La Salle High School, located in Concord, California, is a prestigious private Catholic institution known for its academic rigor, competitive athletics, and commitment to spiritual development. Offering a variety of AP and honors courses, the school prepares students for higher education and future careers. De La Salle sports teams are very competitive and frequently win state championships. By emphasizing leadership, faith, and community service, the school ensures that students are well-rounded and prepared for future challenges.