District 24‑5A Announces 2026 All‑District Baseball Team
The District 24‑5A baseball coaches have released their all‑district team for the 2026 season, a roster that spotlights the most accomplished players from a competitive mix of high schools across Central Texas. The selections were announced this week, celebrating both established leaders and emerging talent.
Connor Comeau, a shortstop for Anderson High, earned the distinction of Most Valuable Player. In addition to the honor, Comeau has signed to continue his baseball career at Texas A&M next year, adding a notable college commitment to an already impressive high‑school résumé.
Other major awards went to Anderson High teammates as well. Hank Rippy was named Offensive Player of the Year, Darek Paiz received Defensive Player of the Year, and Vinny Franco was selected as Pitcher of the Year, underscoring the program’s depth across all facets of the game.
Cedar Creek contributed to the recognition through newcomer Noah Martinez, who was tabbed as the Newcomer of the Year after a breakout season that quickly made him a focal point of the district’s conversation.
The first team features players from Anderson High, McCallum, Navarro, Cedar Creek, and LASA, reflecting a blend of experience and promise that helped shape the district’s competitive edge throughout the season.
The second team includes athletes from Bastrop, LASA, Navarro, McCallum, and Cedar Creek, showcasing the breadth of talent that extends beyond the top tier and highlighting the depth of programs throughout the region.
Honorable mentions were spread across a wide array of schools, including Anderson High, LASA, McCallum, Bastrop, Navarro, Cedar Creek, and Crockett, acknowledging the many contributors whose performances added richness to the district’s story.
The full list of honorees reads like a who’s who of local baseball standouts, with names such as Jake Gramling, Alex Cordero, Cade Cazin, Connor Willie, Tommy McIntyre, Max Satterwhite, Max McCormick, Frankie Andrada, Robert Grona, Lincoln Baugher, James Cole, Cooper Chitsey, Jonah Cihock, Bennett Wright, Issiah Cancino, Francisco Arriaga, Mason Smith, Rory Comstock, Evren Aslan, Cooper Voight, Paul Rogel, Mason White, Calvin Fedyszyn, Alec Inocente, Eduardo Balderas, Kody Wright, Masaki Chao, Leo Cordero, Preston Figueroa, Will Livingston, JJ Velasquez, Leo Trevino, Jude Viner, Alex Johnson, Henry Strandwitz, Gus Hernandez, Jeremy Valle‑Soliz, Blaise Kizer, Jackson Phillips, Lathan Bennett, Roman Olvera, Tristan St. Clair, Jose Lopez, Guadalupe Lopez, Sebastian DeLoera, Kelvin Ramirez, Brayan Rodriguez, Jojo Moreno, Jake Cassel, Jacob Borrego, Ben Eskew, Jaden Cantu, Jakob Henderson, and Joel Arteaga.