The Western Illinois Valley Conference has revealed its 2026 all-conference baseball squads, recognizing standout performers from schools across the region.
First-team honors went to a group of rising seniors, including Brady Turner of Routt, Jack Zipprich from Calhoun, Eli Cox of Carrollton, Connor Flynn of Brown County, Max Toppmeyer of Calhoun, Matt Boylen from Brown County, Talon Thompson of Routt, Bryson Mossman of Routt, Collin Dieterle of Brown County, and Easton Wallendorf of Calhoun.
The second team also showcased depth, featuring Tucker Arnold of West Central, Brock Bowman from Greenfield-Northwestern, Michael Kassing of Brown County, Jack Goode of Calhoun, Kayden Roberts of Greenfield-Northwestern, Thrice Kirkpatrick from West Central, Reed Schnettgoecke of Carrollton, Kale Reich of Routt, Earl Elmore of Calhoun, and Jack Sefton from Brown County.
Recognition Across the Valley
Conference officials praised the blend of power, precision and sportsmanship that defined this year’s selections, noting that the honorees will now advance to regional competitions and scholarship considerations.
Coaches and teammates alike celebrated the achievements, emphasizing that the accolades reflect not only individual talent but also the strong baseball culture nurtured by each participating school.