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Junior pitcher-hitter Cooper Ball from Horseheads and senior two-way star Ronin Ault from Waverly were selected as the 2026 Co-Players of the Year after leading their teams to championship runs and posting career-high statistics.
Junior pitcher‑hitter Cooper Ball and senior ace Ronin Ault were selected as co‑players of the year after leading their teams to state‑level championships.
The Horseheads baseball squad is set to face West Genesee in a Class AA state semifinal, aiming to become the first Section 4 team to repeat as champions.
Cooper Ball delivered a one‑hit performance while Dmitri Charlanow’s two‑run homer sparked a 2‑0 lead, setting the stage for Horseheads to meet Hamburg in the upcoming regional final.