Statewide recognition
The Ohio High School Baseball Coaches Association and the Ohio High School Fastpitch Softball Coaches Association released their 2026 all-state teams, a list that reads like a who’s who of the state’s rising talent. Voters were members of the respective organizations, ensuring that the selections reflect the insights of those who coach these athletes day in and day out. The announcement spotlights a diverse array of schools, from Austintown Fitch and Howland to Cardinal Mooney and Western Reserve, and includes players who have distinguished themselves across every division.
Softball highlights
In Division I softball, Austintown Fitch contributed two first‑team standouts, Abby Toth and Mila Hamley, while Kaliana Ray earned a second‑team nod as an outfielder. Howland’s Madison Schmitz secured a second‑team spot, and Boardman’s Addie Rudge received honorable mention, underscoring the depth of talent in the Mahoning Valley. Poland’s Leanna Boccieri was named to the first team in Division V, while South Range’s Keira Brogan and Solena DeJesus were recognized with honorable mentions. McDonald’s Aubrey Evans earned a first‑team pitcher slot in Division VI, and Mineral Ridge’s Maddie Gerberry and LaBrae’s Riley Rowe joined her on the second team as an outfielder and pitcher respectively. Maplewood’s Addison Marker took home first‑team recognition in Division VII, completing a sweep of the lower divisions.
The roster also celebrated athletes such as Shelby Bragg, Tatum Hudak, Katie Byers, Claire Urchek, Taco Verocco, Kaden Reese, Ford Stacy, Johnny Brenner, Ben Oddis, Braydon Songer, Jeremiah Thomas, Brandon Bogucki, Avery Young, Landon Brunstetter, Austin Rowe, and Blake Welch, who were all listed among the honorees across baseball and softball. Their inclusion reflects the broad reach of the coaches’ selections, which span schools throughout northeastern Ohio and showcase a blend of power, precision, and versatility.
Baseball distinctions
In baseball, Canfield’s Ryan Weibling earned Division III first‑team honors, while Anthony Groner was selected to the second team as an outfielder. Cardinal Mooney’s Taco Verocco and Kaden Reese made the second team in Division IV, and Hubbard’s Braydon Songer was one of two first‑team utility players in that division. Garrettsville Garfield’s Brandon Bogucki claimed a second‑team shortstop spot, and Columbiana’s Avery Young was a first‑team shortstop in Division VI. LaBrae’s Landon Brunstetter rounded out the list as a second‑team pitcher in Division VI, completing a comprehensive set of recognitions that highlight the breadth of talent across the state.
These selections reflect the coaches’ appreciation for skill, sportsmanship, and dedication, and they set the stage for these young athletes to pursue collegiate opportunities and beyond. The honored names — Abby Toth, Mila Hamley, Kaliana Ray, Madison Schmitz, Addie Rudge, Leanna Boccieri, Keira Brogan, Solena DeJesus, Aubrey Evans, Maddie Gerberry, Riley Rowe, Shelby Bragg, Addison Marker, Tatum Hudak, Katie Byers, Claire Urchek, Ryan Weibling, Anthony Groner, Taco Verocco, Kaden Reese, Ford Stacy, Johnny Brenner, Ben Oddis, Braydon Songer, Jeremiah Thomas, Brandon Bogucki, Avery Young, Landon Brunstetter, Austin Rowe, Blake Welch — represent the next generation of Ohio sports excellence.