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The Louisville‑based Trinity baseball squad finished 41‑3, outscored opponents 411‑85 and captured back‑to‑back KHSAA state titles, earning MaxPreps’ 2026 national championship.
From batting averages that defy expectations to pitching feats that dominate the mound, the nominees illustrate the depth of talent emerging from the Louisville area.
Trinity High School completed a perfect championship run, beating Boyd County 12‑0 to secure its second straight state title and extend a 24‑game winning streak that has placed the team among the nation’s elite.
The Trinity baseball team secured a 6-4 win over Apollo, driven by Konnor Stargel's strong pitching and a clutch performance from Grayson Willoughby, setting up a showdown with Boyd County for the state title.
At 95 mph, Grayson Willoughby has captured national attention. As scouts from 25 MLB teams converge and his family weighs the path forward, the senior right‑hander stands on the brink of a decision that could shape his trajectory.
Trinity’s 11‑0 victory over Beechwood, led by pitcher Konnor Stargel, propels the top‑ranked Shamrocks into the state semifinals.
Louisville Trinity’s 11‑0 victory over Beechwood in the KHSAA quarterfinals showcases a potent offense, flawless pitching and a team poised for the semifinals.
The Trinity Shamrocks, led by senior pitcher Grayson Willoughby — recently named Kentucky Mr. Baseball — are the top team in Kentucky and third in the nation, aiming to defend their state championship against Bullet East Chargers on Friday at Legends Field.
Senior Grayson Willoughby, a University of Kentucky commit, was named 2026 Mr. Baseball by the Kentucky High School Baseball Coaches Association, highlighting a season of elite pitching, hitting and MLB draft anticipation.
Trinity's Grayson Willoughby, the Gatorade Player of the Year, headlines a deep field of ten ranked teams vying for the state championship, with key matchups against Whitley County, Beechwood and others.
Trinity High School, the top‑ranked and defending champion, seeks to become the first Kentucky team to repeat since 1998, while a field of sixteen teams prepares for games at Legends Field and Kentucky Proud Park, culminating on June 13.
Trinity defeated St. Xavier 2‑0 to claim its third consecutive KHSAA Seventh Region championship, highlighted by Grayson Willoughby’s three‑hit shutout and a fifth‑inning rally.