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The 2026 All‑Colorado baseball team, selected by The Denver Post, celebrates the state’s top talent, from Cooper Vais’s .458 average to Coach Matt Eades’s first championship at Pueblo County.
The Colorado High School Activities Association has released the 2026 all‑state baseball teams, recognizing top players and coaches in each class after a statewide vote by head coaches.
The University Bulldogs finished the season 27-2, highlighted by senior pitcher Gage Viken's 10-strikeout performance and a perfect 10-0 run through the Patriot League.
The Bulldogs' senior pitcher Gage Viken delivered a complete-game masterpiece, while a collective offensive surge and a symbolic trophy presentation by retired coach Greg Pearson capped a memorable championship night in Colorado.
With unbeaten streaks, historic programs and fresh talent, the final games promise dramatic finishes.
The University baseball team erupted for 17 runs in the third inning, powered by Damian Alvarez’s grand slam, and now eyes its first state crown since 2019.