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With the Razorbacks mired in a three‑match winless streak, their upcoming showdown against Little Rock offers a chance to reset the narrative, highlighted by a top‑10 preseason ranking, a historic No. 1 spot and a standout goalkeeper.
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.
Coach Josh Haley's 15th season culminated in a 40-2 record, a 500th career win and a Class 2A state championship. His family's insights illuminate the close-knit community that powered the Spartans' historic run.
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 49th annual Illinois Coaches Association All‑Star Baseball Games concluded at Schweickert Stadium in Peru, Illinois, featuring standout performances and future college commitments.
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.
After fifteen seasons of building, Josh Haley finally saw his St. Joseph-Ogden baseball team capture a state title, a moment amplified by family, community and a program that has defined excellence in Illinois baseball.
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 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.