NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KTRE) - The Mid America League announced Tuesday the Nacogdoches baseball team will be known as Nacogdoches Niners following a community naming contest.

The contest was first announced in August of this year, with other candidates including the Nac Rats, Pine Sox, and Blueberry Bashers.

“The “Nacogdoches Niners” is a name that reflects both our rich heritage and our forward momentum,“ Mayor Randy Johnson said in a release. “By honoring the nine flags that have shaped our history, this team proudly connects our past with a new and exciting chapter in Nacogdoches athletics.”

The team plans to host youth clinics, fan festivals, and school visits after their opening night in May of 2026.

“We want the Niners to be more than a team — we want them to be a symbol of com

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