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Brian Bogda’s third Coach of the Year award reflects a 29‑11 campaign, a fourth‑place finish in Class 3A and a philosophy built around discipline and real‑time collaboration.
A junior shortstop from Crystal Lake South has been recognized as the 2026 Northwest Herald Baseball Player of the Year after leading his team to the state tournament and committing to the University of Illinois.
A junior shortstop at Oswego East rewrites program records, earns All‑State honors, and commits to Oklahoma State while chasing a 2027 MLB Draft selection.
The newspaper will reveal its all-area baseball team and the overall player of the year on June 25, with fans able to vote for the fan-vote player of the year until Friday at noon.
Four high school seniors from the Metro East region have been named to the Illinois High School Baseball Coaches Association All‑State teams, highlighting a season of record‑breaking performances and collegiate commitments.
Four standout players from Edwardsville and Father McGivney high schools were named to the Illinois High School Baseball Coaches Association All-State teams, highlighting exceptional seasonal performances and school records.