The Pennsylvania State Baseball Coaches Association has released its All‑State selections for the 2026 season, and eight athletes representing the Wyoming Valley Conference have been honored with spots on the elite roster.
Leo Nockley, a junior shortstop from Wyoming Seminary, earned first‑team honors in Class 2A after leading his squad to its inaugural District 2 championship. His defensive wizardry and a .408 batting average, complemented by three home runs and 13 RBI, made him a cornerstone of the team.
Brady Youngblood, a junior catcher from Dallas High School, also secured a first‑team slot in Class 5A. Committed to Notre Dame, he topped the league with four home runs, 11 doubles and 27 RBI while maintaining a .422 average behind the plate.
Dominic Zangardi, a senior outfielder from Dallas and a Niagara recruit, was recognized on the Class 5A first team after posting a .493 batting average and hitting four triples, underscoring his consistency at the plate.
Beau Widdick, a senior shortstop from Pittston Area and a UMass commit, earned first‑team Class 5A honors with a .459 average, seven doubles and five triples, while also being praised for his defensive contributions.
D’Vonte Rivers, a senior infielder from Wyoming Valley West and a Long Island recruit, capped the selections with a first‑team Class 6A nod after batting .466, launching four home runs, driving in 28 runs and adding 13 doubles to his stat line.
Standout Performances Across Classes
Beyond the first‑team honorees, three additional WVC players — Dominic Marranca, Jacoby Harnen and Logan Hearity — earned second‑team accolades, reflecting the depth of talent throughout the conference.
The recognition isn’t limited to the Wyoming Valley; several athletes from the Lackawanna League also made the All‑State lists, illustrating a broader surge of baseball excellence across the region.
Coaches and committee members alike attribute the conference’s strong showing to rigorous competition, dedicated offseason training and the growing pipeline of college‑level programs that attract local talent.