A total of ten athletes from the Monroe County region have been selected to the 2026 first‑team All‑State roster by the state coaches associations, a testament to the area’s growing baseball and softball talent.
The honors span seven baseball players distributed across the four divisions and three softball standouts, underscoring the breadth of competition in the county.
Division 1 Spotlight
In Division 1 baseball, Monroe’s own Asher Simmons and Carson Liedel earned the prestigious first‑team distinction, capping a season that saw both players dominate at the plate and in the field.
Division 2 recognition went to Cash Moczydlowsky and Noah Banas of Monroe, who were celebrated for their consistent performances that helped their team climb the state rankings.
Division 3 honors were bestowed upon Lukas Linzell from St. Mary Catholic Central and Tre Eitniear of Whiteford, each of whom posted standout statistics that placed them among the state’s elite.
Reece Kalb from Summerfield received Division 4 accolades after a breakout year that highlighted his emergence as a top prospect.
On the softball side, Olivia Tilley and Brityn Duffy from Airport were named to the Division 2 first‑team, while Kaitlyn Kwiatkowski earned a Division 1 berth, reflecting the county’s strength across both sports.
Several additional players received honorable mentions in both baseball and softball, further illustrating the depth of talent throughout the Monroe County athletic programs.