7 p.m. today, Dell Diamond, Round Rock, Texas

MOODY

Coach: Corky Gallegos

Players to watch: Andrew Cantu, Adrian Joel Longoria, Justin Meza, Christian Garza-Gallegos, J.J. Zapata

Notable: Moody is no stranger to the state tournament. The school won the Class 5A title in 2004 and the Class 4A title in 2007. Left-hander Cantu keeps hitters off balance and racks up the strikeouts. He was a huge reason Moody went undefeated in District 30-4A play.

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS

Coach: Tommy Elliott

Players to watch: David Shipman, Mark Grace, Max Smith, John Biggs, Steven Redfield.

Notable: Elliott, a 27-year veteran, has called this the best defensive team he has ever coached. It's also a team with serious offensive firepower. During a six-game stretch in April, Arlington Heights outscored its opponents 108-5.

1 p.m. Thursday, UFCU Disch-Falk Field, Austin

DANBURY

Coach: Steve Davis

Players to watch: Scott Zimmerie, Garrett Zimmerie, Trey Noak, Dakota Sebesta, Mitchell Marquis

Noteable: This will be Danbury's first trip to the state tournament. Danbury has an explosive offense, evidenced by a team batting average that hovers around .350.

PONDER

Coach: Mark Low

Players to watch: Jeff Specht, Micah Easterling, Dalton Brown, Sam Terrazas, Zach Hendrix.

Noteable: This is Ponder's first trip to the state tournament since 2004. Ponder reached the championship game but lost to Nacogdoches Central Heights.