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Three Laker juniors — Matt Murdoch, Ben LeVasseur and Lucas Wehner — have been selected to the Division 3 first‑team all‑state baseball squad, highlighting a season of steady improvement and leadership.
From Kaleb Nielson’s Player of the Year award to dominant mound performances by Michael Bos and Colton McCaleb, the latest Dream Team honors celebrate the breadth of talent emerging from Greater Lansing high school baseball.
The Michigan High School Baseball Coaches Association has released its all‑state baseball teams for all four divisions, spotlighting the top talent across the state. Two Ubly players, Collin Franzel and T.J. Barnes, were recognized for their exceptional seasons, with Franzel selected to the first team as a catcher and Barnes earning honorable mention. Their combined offensive and pitching contributions highlight a season of notable achievements for the program.
Braylon Currie, Cash Depauw and Wyatt Hanel from the Cheboygan‑area were named to the Michigan High School Baseball Coaches Association all‑state team, highlighting a season of record‑setting performances.
Nolan Schley and Josh Clark were recognized as the top performers for Cheboygan baseball in 2026, securing first‑team all‑Northern Shores Conference selections and a suite of individual accolades.
Danny Hampton’s record‑breaking season, highlighted by a .500 average and MVP honors at the Michigan High School Baseball Coaches’ Association All‑Star Game, underscores a standout year for Livingston County baseball.
From the baseball diamond to the track oval, Hudson athletes delivered record‑breaking performances and brought home multiple postseason trophies in 2026.
Ty Kolly, a senior infielder from Inland Lakes, has been selected to the Michigan High School Baseball Coaches Association Division 4 all-state team after a standout season that included a .436 batting average, 41 hits, 25 RBIs and 40 runs scored.
Six standout athletes from Macomb County were named All‑State by the Michigan High School Baseball Coaches Association, with two earning spots on the prestigious Dream Team and several more securing first‑team honors across divisions.
The Coldwater Cardinal baseball team captured its first district and regional championships since 2013, finishing the season with a 21-17 record and a second-place finish in the Interstate 8. Senior Owen Tappenden headlined the celebration, earning both Most Valuable Player and Most Valuable Pitcher honors for the second straight year while setting a school record with a .514 batting average and 18 home runs.
Regional championships and all‑state honors highlight a vibrant baseball season in Greater Lansing, showcasing standout performances from multiple high schools and reinforcing the area’s reputation as a hotbed of talent.
Senior right‑hander Ethan Armstrong, named Michigan’s Mr. Baseball, opted to remain at Garden City High School, donating part of his prize and helping lift his team to a top season.
Ethan Armstrong’s 0.21 ERA, 70 strikeouts and .388 batting average lead the Cougars to a 30‑6 record, culminating in a district championship start that cemented his status as the state’s top baseball prospect.
The Michigan High School Baseball Coaches Association announced its 2026 All‑State selections, recognizing standout players from Sacred Heart, Beal City and Fulton, while coach Earl Hartman received Division 4 Coach of the Year honors.