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2026 Southeast Lauderdale Tigers Team Preview

February 4, 2026
Prep Baseball Mississippi Staff

The 2026 Mississippi high school baseball season is quickly approaching and, as usual, excitement is abound throughout the state. Players and coaches have been working in preparation for the upcoming season and, as is the case each year, there are some very talented players and teams across Mississippi.

Teams across the state have goals and aspirations to finish their seasons at Pearl’s Trustmark Park, in the State Tournament finals at the end of May, but there is plenty of work to be done before that becomes reality. We hope to familiarize our readers with many of the teams across the state as we preview individual teams across Mississippi. We will take you right up to first pitch this season with these team previews, eventually releasing our Preseason Power 25 rankings that’ll carry us into the opening week of action.

Please keep checking back throughout the season as we will be your one-stop shop for everything related to high school baseball across the state. Each week we will be releasing our Players of the Week and updating the Power 25 rankings.

Our 2026 preseason coverage continues today.

High School: Southeast Lauderdale Tigers
Head Coach: Austin Quigley
MHSAA Classification: 3A
District Number: 5
2025 Record (Playoff Finish): 28-5 (Third Round Playoffs)

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+ Top Returning Position Players:

+ Top Returning Pitchers:

  • P Donavan Murphy (2026)
  • P Peyton Roberts (2027)

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2026s:

  • INF/OF Ryan Roach (2026)

2027s

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2026 OUTLOOK

+ Southeast Lauderdale enters the 2026 season with momentum and high expectations after a 28–5 campaign that ended in a third-round playoff appearance in Class 3A. Under head coach Austin Quigley, the Tigers return a competitive core that blends veteran experience with emerging talent, giving the program a balanced foundation as it looks to contend in District 5.

The lineup is led by Donavan Murphy (2026), a versatile infielder and key two-way contributor who logged significant innings on the mound and in the field last season. Murphy’s athleticism and consistent production make him a focal point on both sides of the ball, giving the Tigers a reliable presence in high-leverage situations. Peyton Roberts (2026) adds another dual-threat option, impacting the game defensively while providing innings on the mound, and his experience positions him as a key piece of Southeast Lauderdale’s core.

Chase Keller (2026) and Rowan Riley (2027) anchor the infield, providing both consistency and defensive reliability, while Mason Chapman (2027) and Ryan Roach (2026) add athleticism and depth in the outfield. Cohen Moseley (2028) is already showing promise behind the plate, giving the Tigers a potential long-term cornerstone at catcher.

On the mound, Murphy and Roberts will shoulder the majority of the workload, bringing competitiveness and proven ability in key situations. How the staff develops behind them, including Blaze Anthony (2027) and other underclass contributors, will be critical for maintaining consistency throughout the season.

With returning two-way stars, a solid defensive core, and young talent pushing for meaningful varsity roles, Southeast Lauderdale enters 2026 positioned as a contender in District 5. If the Tigers continue to get production from their top bats and depth from emerging arms, they have the pieces in place to make another deep playoff run.

Find more information on Southeast Lauderdale’s 2026 season below:

+ Follow them on X: @SELTigerBSB
+ Find more 2026 team previews on our MHSAA Season Preview page

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