Playoff Highlights
The 2025‑2026 baseball season in the Southeast Iowa Superconference unfolded with a mix of promise and perseverance, as four local programs — Winfield‑Mt. Union, Lone Tree, WACO and their partners — navigated a demanding schedule.
Winfield‑Mt. Union’s Wolves finished the regular season with an 8‑16 record, yet managed to turn the tide in the postseason with a 1‑0 victory over Louisa‑Muscatine that sent the team into the second round before a loss to Regina Catholic ended their run.
The Wolves’ performance was underscored by individual recognition, as Trevor Phillips and Tyson Kaalberg earned spots on the first all‑conference team, while Kason Dopler, Graham Haines, Tayson Samuels, Parker Wilson and Jaxton Jones were placed on the second team, and Kale Burgus received an honorable mention.
Lone Tree’s lone win
Lone Tree’s Lions endured a challenging year, finishing 1‑21 overall and winless in conference play, but the squad did manage a dramatic 12‑11 comeback over Danville that sparked excitement among home fans.
The team’s limited success was reflected in conference honors, with Kort Kemp and Will Schweitzer earning second‑team nods and Travis Ford receiving an honorable mention, highlighting a few bright spots amid a tough season.
Meanwhile, WACO athletes continued the year under the Washington banner, integrating into a broader program that offered new competition opportunities and a fresh identity for the players.
Across the board, the season illustrated how small‑school programs can punch above their weight, celebrate individual accolades, and build foundations for future growth, even when the win column remains modest.