The recent award ceremony for the Mid‑Peninsula Conference and West PAC baseball leagues highlighted a standout season for the Negaunee Miners, with senior Owen Cardinal being crowned Player of the Year in the M‑PC and sharing co‑Pitcher of the Year honors in the West PAC.
A Season of Recognition
Coach Jason Siik, also a native of Negaunee, was recognized as Coach of the Year in both leagues, underscoring his dual impact on the diamond and the program’s development.
Siik’s dual honor reflects a rare synergy between player achievement and coaching excellence, a combination that has become increasingly uncommon in high school sports.
Standout Performers
Additional accolades were distributed to several teammates, including Connor Pickett, who earned the pitching honor in the M‑PC, and Ben Keranen, named Player of the Year in the West PAC.
The first‑team selections from Negaunee — Tristan Slater, Devin Jurmu, Aiden Steele, Morgan Robar and Evan DellAngelo — were complemented by second‑team members Killean Ryan and Brayden Gleason, while Connor Munson received honorable mention in both conferences.
Beyond individual awards, the recognitions illustrate the depth of talent across the Upper Peninsula, where schools from Iron Mountain to Marquette compete in a tightly contested environment.
Local officials and community members alike celebrated the achievements, noting that the honors will likely inspire the next generation of athletes in the region.