South Dakota's Class A Legion baseball coaches have released the 2026 all‑state teams, honoring the players who distinguished themselves throughout a competitive season that spanned from the plains of Brookings to the western foothills of Rapid City.
Vote‑getters and statistical leaders
Nolan Krogman of Brookings and Max Speed from Rapid City Post 320 each captured 14 votes, the highest totals among all nominees, underscoring their broad-based respect among coaches.
Pierre’s Carter Schiefelbein paced the first team with a .412 batting average, adding multiple RBIs and solid on‑base presence that helped his club surge late in the season.
Rapid City Post 22 contributed heavily to the recognitions, with Jaxson Reeder batting .440 and driving in 75 runs, Wyatt Reeder posting a .688 average and a .771 on‑base percentage, and Aiden Roberts hitting .399 with 71 hits and 71 scored runs.
Ayden Byrd of Rapid City Post 320 maintained a .457 average and a .626 on‑base rate, while Burke Eschmeyer dominated the mound, throwing 75 1/3 innings with a 2.23 ERA and 74 strikeouts.
Max Speed also showed power, hitting .361 with 13 home runs and 63 RBIs, complementing his defensive contributions.
Sioux Falls West’s Boston Bryant posted a .396 average with 59 hits and 43 RBIs, and Lawsen Hensley added 49 runs while batting .446.
The pitching staff shone as well, with Kyler Boyd going 8‑2 and posting a 1.80 ERA, and Bennett Duncan reaching a .515 on‑base percentage while driving in 31 runs.
Second‑team selections included Aberdeen’s Jehiel Aviles, who logged 43 hits and 39 runs, Harrisburg’s Bryson Esser (.392 with three homers and 20 RBIs), and Nick Riley (.345 with seven homers and 35 RBIs). Pierre’s Sutton Sonnenschein added a .358 average with 34 hits and 23 RBIs.
Rapid City Post 22’s Lars Kieffer hit .400 with 70 hits and 60 RBIs, while Brayden Stapert contributed a .392 average and 16 RBIs. Sioux Falls East’s Colin Lunders rounded out the honorees with a .437 on‑base percentage, 16 doubles and 28 RBIs.
The comprehensive list reflects a deep pool of talent across the state, setting a promising foundation for the upcoming summer circuit and future collegiate opportunities.