Conference Players and Coaches of the Year
The Mid-State League-Buckeye and Cardinal Divisions have unveiled their all-conference baseball and softball teams, celebrating the season's top performers and coaching staff across the league.
Liberty Union dominated the softball circuit with a perfect 12-0 record, finishing as Division V state runners-up. The team's excellence was underscored by Suzie Shultz, who earned Player of the Year honors, Eden Wilson, named Pitcher of the Year, and Coach Shaun Hochradel, who received Coach of the Year recognition.
Bloom-Carroll added to the league's pride by capturing the Division III state championship in softball, further highlighting the competitive depth of the Mid-State League.
In baseball, Fairfield Union secured the league championship with an 11-1 record. The team's standout performances included Ashton Waldrop as Player of the Year, Cameron Silcott as Pitcher of the Year, and Coach Scott Burke, who earned Coach of the Year honors.
Fairfield Christian Academy continued its recent run of success, winning the baseball league championship for the fourth straight year with a 15-1 record. The squad's achievements were recognized through AJ Holbrook's Player of the Year award, Brayden Stem's Pitcher of the Year selection, and Coach Josh Baker's Coach of the Year accolade.