Baseball

Michigan High School Baseball Teams Earn State Honors

Eleven local athletes named All‑State as Sacred Heart captures first championship since 1996

The Michigan High School Baseball Coaches Association has released its 2026 All‑State baseball teams, honoring eleven athletes from the region for their exceptional performances during the season.

All‑State Honorees

Sacred Heart contributed five selections, including catcher Hank MacDonald, infielder Noah Zeien, pitcher Brady Davis and utility player Eric Elias, while Beal City placed five players on the list, featuring catcher Eric Elias, first baseman Will McClintic, infielder Cuyler Smith, and outfielders Garrison Zuker and Braxton Butkovich. Fulton added pitcher Bryson Sattler to the honored group.

Coach of the Year

Sacred Heart head coach Earl Hartman was named Division 4 Coach of the Year after leading his team to a state championship and a school‑record 38 wins, the program’s first title since 1996.

The recognitions underscore a competitive season for multiple programs, with Sacred Heart’s championship and Fulton’s first regional final appearance in two decades highlighting the growing prominence of Michigan high school baseball.

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