The Ohio High School Athletic Association baseball tournament is set to begin next week, marking the start of postseason play for teams across Divisions III through VI.
Among the standout programs, Badin enters the bracket with a 19‑3 record and a second‑place ranking in the state coaches poll, while Turpin, fresh off an Eastern Cincinnati Conference championship, boasts a 19‑6 ledger.
Other notable squads include CHCA, sitting fourth in the state rankings with an 18‑7 record, and Indian Hill, the Cincinnati Hills League champion and fifth‑ranked team overall.
Regional Contenders
The tournament’s early rounds will see Division III and smaller schools contest their first games on May 20 or 21, a schedule that adds urgency to each matchup.
Predicting outcomes remains a challenge, as pitching depth, hitting streaks and defensive consistency can swing results in an instant.
Teams such as Kenton Ridge and Bellbrook are projected to meet in the District 4 final, while Fenwick relies on sophomore phenom Carter Shouse, whose ERA sits under 1.00.
Veteran right‑hander Brayden Schmittou, a key arm for Badin, is expected to anchor the rotation as the playoffs progress.
Meanwhile, New Miami looks to build on its best season since 2017, finishing at 11‑7 and aiming for a deeper run.
Summit Country Day holds the top seed in its district with a 20‑6 record, while Madeira follows as the second seed at 19‑5 after finishing runner‑up in the CHL.
MVCA, sharing the MVC‑Gray championship with Seven Hills at 14‑7, also enters the mix, adding depth to a competitive field.