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The 64 team tournament is set and former Oakridge School standout Ajani Lyons’ collegiate team is in the field of 64

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Grambling State Tigers Coach Davin Pierre (2024) | Grambling State Tigers

Grambling State Tigers Coach Davin Pierre (2024) | Grambling State Tigers

Former Oakridge School player and current Grambling State Tigers infielder, Ajani Lyons, will compete in the NCAA D1 Baseball Championship Tournament.

There are 64 teams in the tournament, with the final eight teams receiving an invite to Omaha, Nebraska to play for the College World Series title.

The Grambling State Tigers begin the tournament as a number four seed and will square off against the first seeded Texas A&M Aggies.

The first round, Regionals, is double elimination where a team is only eliminated after two losses. From there, 16 teams will make the Super Regionals and play a best-of-three series.

Finally, the eight winners from Super Regionals will head to Omaha for a chance to play for the title of College World Series Champion!

Name: Ajani Lyons
Position: infielder
Team: Grambling State Tigers
H.S.: Oakridge School
Hometown: Duncanville

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