The final 2026 regular‑season USA Today Co. Ohio High School Super 25 baseball poll has been released, marking the end of a year‑long battle across the state's diamonds. The rankings, compiled from votes by sportswriters representing every corner of Ohio, determine the top 25 teams based on a points system that rewards higher placements.
Each voter submits a personal Top 25 list, assigning 25 points to a first‑place vote, 24 to second, and so on down to a single point for a 25th‑place mention. The aggregate scores are then tallied to produce the official order.
Leaders of the Pack
At the summit of the list, Olentangy Liberty stands alone in first place with 258 total points and seven first‑place votes, underscoring both consistency and dominance. Close behind, Lakewood follows in second with 252 points and two top votes, while Hamilton Badin secures third with 250 points and a solitary first‑place vote.
Olentangy Orange climbs to fourth with 205 points and five first‑place votes, illustrating a strong showing for the program. The next tier includes Jonathan Alder at fifth (192 points) and Centerville at sixth (186 points), rounding out a top six that reflects a tightly contested race.
Further down, the poll notes a cluster of teams tied at eleventh, with Watterson and Troy each earning 146 points. Youngs. Mooney, Amherst Steele, Medina, New Albany, and several others round out the remainder of the top twenty‑five, while a host of additional programs received votes, highlighting the depth of talent across Ohio.
What the Rankings Mean
The Super 25 list not only celebrates the standout programs but also serves as a primer for the upcoming postseason, offering insight into which squads carry the strongest momentum heading into tournament play. Coaches and players alike will look to these rankings as a benchmark for future aspirations and seedings.