
Intermountain Conference Leads 5A All‑State Baseball Honors
An overview of the Intermountain Conference’s dominance on the 5A all‑state baseball teams, highlighting top players and the coach who led Central to a state title.
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An overview of the Intermountain Conference’s dominance on the 5A all‑state baseball teams, highlighting top players and the coach who led Central to a state title.

A look at the 2026 Class 5A all-state baseball teams, highlighting standout performances from the Intermountain Conference and the coaches recognized for their seasons.
The 2026 OSAA baseball season in the Salem‑Keizer area has concluded, and the Statesman Journal has nominated a slate of elite players for player of the year honors, highlighting remarkable performances across the region.
Crosshill Christian pitcher Lute earned the Maps Credit Union high school boys Athlete of the Week after a dominant outing, while other nominees impressed at the state championships.

On June 6, 2026, the Central Panthers defeated the Thurston Colts 7-0 at PK Park in Eugene, Oregon, in the OSAA 5A Baseball State Championship.
Joe Mendazona threw a no‑hit, 14‑strikeout game as Central defeated Thurston 7‑0 in the Class 5A championship, a win that highlighted a ten‑game winning streak and the loss of Thurston’s star player Grady Saunders.
Central High School’s baseball squad, known for their bleached hair and tight‑knit camaraderie, will contest the state championship after a nail‑biting victory over Ridgeview, driven by junior pitcher JT Girod’s standout performance.

The sixth annual Academic All‑America team for Oregon celebrates varsity football players who combine a 3.7 GPA or higher with outstanding on‑field performance, as recognized by High School Football America and scoutSMART.