High School Division Playoffs

Kingston Thunder High School Division House League Playoffs 2026
Game # Date Time Field Team Score Team
Round 1
Round 1 Bye - Merlins (1) receive 1st round bye
1 Aug 10 6 pm 1 Eagles (2) 3-5 Falcons (5)
2 Aug 10 8 pm 1 Ravens (3) 2-1 Hawks (4)
Round 2
3 Aug 11 6 pm 1 Eagles (2) 9-8 Hawks (4)
4 Aug 11 8 pm 1 Ravens (3) 9-1 Merlins (1)
Round 3 - Hawks have been eliminated
5 Aug 13 6 pm 1 Eagles (2) 8-1 Merlins (1)
6 Aug 13 8 pm 1 Falcons (5) 7-11 Ravens (3)
Round 4 - Merlins have been eliminated
3 teams remain. Undefeated team receives bye - Ravens 3-0 receive bye
7 Aug 18 6 pm 1 Eagles (2) 4-7 Falcons (5)
Championship Rounds - Rounds 5-6 Bracket A - 2 teams remain
Eagles have been eliminated; Falcons must win twice to claim Championship
Ravens need one victory to claim Championship
8A Aug 19 6 pm 1 Falcons (5) 17-4 Ravens (3)
Championship Game
9A Aug 27 6 pm 1 Falcons (5) 12-6 Ravens (3)
Ravens have been eliminated
Falcons win HS Thunder House Championship. Congrats to the Falcons!

5‑Team Tournament Format (Double Elimination)

The team that finished higher in the regular season standings will be home team.
1st - Merlins 2nd - Eagles 3rd - Ravens 4th - Hawks 5th - Falcons

Round 1

Teams were paired based on regular season standings.
Merlins (1st in regular season)
receives a bye.

Round 2

  • L1 vs L2

  • W1 receives a bye

  • Merlins  vs W2

Round 3

  • L3 has been eliminated.

  • W3 vs L4

  • W1 vs W4

Round 4

  • Loser of Game 5 has been eliminated.

  • Three teams remain.

    • Bye determination follows Baseball Ontario Playing Rules.
      See bye procedures below.

    • The other two teams play Game 7.

Round 5

  • Two or three teams remain.

    • If two teams, use Bracket A.

    • If three teams, use Bracket B.

    • All teams will have one loss.

    • Bye determination follows Baseball Ontario Playing Rules.
      See bye procedures below.

    • The other two teams play.

Round 6

  • Bracket A: If the undefeated team loses Game 8A, play Game 9A. Otherwise, W8A are champions.

  • Bracket B: W8B plays the Round 5 bye team in the final.

Bye Procedures

Byes are awarded as follows:

  1. No consecutive byes:
    No team shall receive a back‑to‑back bye in successive rounds.

  2. Equal distribution:
    No team shall receive a second bye until all remaining teams have received their first bye.

  3. Undefeated priority:
    If more than one team is eligible for a bye, the undefeated team automatically receives it.

  4. Tie‑breaking rules:
    If multiple teams remain eligible, the bye team will be determined using
    the tie‑breaking rules in RP7.3(a). - Baseball Ontario Playing Rules.

House League Playoff Procedures for HS Division

Home Team Selection
The team that finished higher in the regular season standings will be home team.
1 - Merlins 2 - Eagles 3 - Ravens 4 - Hawks 5 - Falcons

Game Length & Rules
All games in round 1 through 4 will be 2 hours in duration and follow House League rules.
However, games must continue until there is a winner — ties are not permitted.
The Championship Rounds 5 & 6 has no time limit
and will be seven innings.

Call‑Up Players
Teams requiring call‑ups may use players from teams
not playing on the same date
. Call‑up players:

  • Cannot pitch or catch

  • Must bat last in the lineup

  • Cannot be Rep players unless already registered on a House League roster

Weather & Field Closures
Rain or field closures will result in games being postponed.
Please check this page for updates.


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View -> High School Regular Season Schedule & Results

High School Division Commissioner: Chris Paige