NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KTRE) - The Mid America League has announced the seven finalists for the “Name the Team” contest for the Nacogdoches baseball team.

Below are the seven choices:

Nac Rats: “A playful, gritty nod to the community’s nickname ‘Nac’ and the underdog spirit of a team that never quits.”

Cogs: “A clever tie to the city’s name, symbolizing teamwork and gears in motion, while also paying homage to the 1916 Nacogdoches Cogs, one of the original clubs in the historic East Texas League.”

Pioneers: “Honoring the trailblazers and settlers who carved out life in East Texas and built the foundation of the oldest town in the state.”

Pine Sox: “A unique East Texas spin on a classic baseball nickname, blending the towering pine forests surrounding Nacogdoches with the timeless ballclu

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