Section 9 Baseball Standouts Earn Top Honors in New York State
The latest all‑state baseball teams reveal a strong showing from Section 9, highlighted by Cornwall’s Rich Roohan and a host of other award‑winning players.
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The latest all‑state baseball teams reveal a strong showing from Section 9, highlighted by Cornwall’s Rich Roohan and a host of other award‑winning players.

The Kingston‑Saugerties American Legion Senior squad secured a 6‑1 victory over Connecticut’s Waterford Post 161 on August 6, 2024. From the first inning the team showed a blend of disciplined hitting and tight pitching that set the tone for the rest of the game.

The Kingston‑Saugerties American Legion team captured its first state title since merging in 2020, defeating Cottrell‑Warner Post No. 942 9‑6 in extra innings. Pitcher Jaylen Mclean threw 96 pitches over eight innings, retiring a bases‑loaded threat, and the squad now heads to the Mid‑Atlantic Regional Tournament, aiming for the American Legion World Series.

The Kingston-Saugerties American Legion Senior baseball team rallied in the final inning to claim the state title, advancing to the Mid-Atlantic Tournament.

The Kingston‑Saugerties American Legion Senior baseball team secured its third straight victory, remaining unbeaten at 3‑0 after a 5‑3 win over Cottreal‑Warner. Key performances from Johnny McKenna, Kaden Deibert and others set the stage for a showdown with Greece Post No. 468.

The Kingston‑Saugerties Legion’s Senior baseball team rallied in the sixth inning to defeat Greece Post 468 5‑3, with key hits from Kaden Deibert and Austin June and a save by Jake Young. The team now faces Hillcrest Post 1194 on Sunday.

The Kingston‑Saugerties American Legion Senior baseball squad clinched the District 9 title with a 3‑1 victory over the Orange County Outlaws, highlighted by a complete‑game shutout from Matt Martin and strong hitting from Keegan Hughes and Landon Van Gaasbeck.

From Mason Franklin’s .407 average to Steve Schwartz’s .429 batting mark, this season’s statistical leaders illustrate the depth of talent across Section IX.

The Kingston‑Saugerties American Legion Senior baseball squad opened its 2026 campaign with a perfect 4‑0 record, highlighted by key performances from a deep roster and a forthcoming clash with Hudson Valley Select.