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The News-Gazette's final baseball Top 10 poll for the 2026 season highlights St. Joseph-Ogden's 40-2 championship run, other regional powerhouses, and the coaches and players who defined the year.
Senior right-hander Asher Pruemer was named The News-Gazette's All-Area Baseball Player of the Year after guiding the Spartans to a 15-1 victory in the state title game and finishing the season with an 11-0 record and a 1.12 ERA.
The latest All-Area baseball team brings together top high school seniors from across central Illinois, each with a unique blend of athletic promise and personal passions.
St. Joseph-Ogden's Asher Pruemer was named The News-Gazette's 2026 All-Area Baseball Player of the Year after guiding his team to an undefeated Class 2A championship, while Coach Josh Haley was honored as Coach of the Year.
The St. Joseph-Ogden baseball team completed a 40-2 campaign with a Class 2A state title, a first for Champaign County, and a celebration that united the local community.
The latest all‑state list showcases pitchers who shattered strikeout marks, hitters with elite power and a host of future college stars across Illinois.
The St. Joseph-Ogden Cardinals celebrated a historic Class 2A state championship victory, blending athletic triumph with deep-rooted community support.
The Spartans completed a dominant campaign by routing Harvest-Westminster 15-1 in a five-inning Class 2A title game, a victory that marks a first for baseball in Champaign County.
A historic victory in five innings saw the Spartans claim their first state title, driven by community support and standout performances from Coach Josh Haley and first baseman Bryson Houchens.
The St. Joseph-Ogden baseball team clinched its first state title, ending an 18-game win streak and marking a milestone for Champaign County baseball.
A look at the rosters, records and standout performers heading into the Class 2A state semifinal baseball games, highlighting the teams' strengths and key matchups.
The Cardinals, led by a tight-knit group of seniors, aim to capture a state title after a remarkable 38-2 campaign.
The St. Joseph-Ogden baseball team, led by seniors and coach Josh Haley, prepares for the Class 2A state championship with a balanced attack and unshaken confidence.
The St. Joseph-Ogden baseball team secured a spot in the state semifinals with a 9-0 victory over Williamsville, setting up a showdown against Ottawa Marquette in Champaign.
Six local high school baseball teams are battling through June playoffs, with coaches using routine strategies to keep players focused as they chase sectional and state titles.
Josh Haley's 500th career victory coincides with the rise of two senior players — Will Haley and Asher Pruemer — who are shaping the St. Joseph-Ogden baseball team's success.