Season Overview
The 2026 campaign marked a turning point for the West Fork Warhawk baseball program, as a 16‑6 triumph over Osage on June 29 lifted the team to a 7‑13 record and demonstrated the offensive firepower that would define the year.
A subsequent defeat to North Butler on June 30, a 9‑6 loss, showcased Andrew Baker’s three‑hit, three‑RBI effort, though the setback dropped the Warhawks to 7‑14 and underscored the competitive nature of the schedule.
The regular season concluded with a 10‑6 victory over Nashua‑Plainfield, giving the squad an 8‑14 final ledger before entering postseason competition.
Substate Showdown
In the opening round of substate play, the Warhawks faced the Belmond‑Klemme Broncos and fell 12‑9. Braden Kuhlemeier pitched three innings, allowing seven runs, while Wyatt Bonnema contributed a home run and three RBI despite the loss.
Andrew Baker closed out the year with a home run and three RBI against Belmond‑Klemme, capping a season in which multiple players delivered memorable performances that highlighted the team’s growth and potential.