Max Miller Named All‑Metro Baseball Player of the Year
Senior infielder and pitcher Max Miller earns the 2026 All‑Metro honor after a dominant season that culminated in a state title for Mater Dei.
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Senior infielder and pitcher Max Miller earns the 2026 All‑Metro honor after a dominant season that culminated in a state title for Mater Dei.

The Mater Dei baseball team rallied to win the state championship, continuing a multigenerational tradition of success.
Finn Stovall of Harlem has been named the 2026 Rockford All‑Area MVP for the second straight year, setting new school records as a hitter and pitcher, while a host of other standout players earned All‑Area honors.

Mater Dei overcame a late deficit to defeat Bluffton 6-3, with a decisive eighth‑inning rally and a season‑defining performance from Coach Adam Wildeman and Dylan Murphy.
The Wildcats overcame a late deficit to win 6-3 in eight innings, delivering Mater Dei its first state title since 1999.
Mater Dei High School's baseball team captured the IHSAA Class 2A championship with a 6-3 win in eight innings, ending a 27‑year title drought and highlighting a season defined by resilience and clutch performances.

Evansville Mater Dei defeated Bluffton 6‑3 in an eight‑inning showdown, with Jackson Schaefer’s tie‑breaking hit and Max Miller’s RBI single delivering the victory. The win caps a redemption campaign and earns Schaefer the L.V. Phillips Mental Attitude Award.
In a dramatic eight‑inning contest at Victory Field, Mater Dei overcame a late deficit to capture the Class 2A baseball crown.
This weekend’s championship games at Victory Field feature the state’s most promising high school baseball players, with offensive and pitching leaders ready to make their mark.
A sweep of sectional crowns by local squads highlights the depth of high school baseball talent in southwestern Indiana, setting the stage for a much‑anticipated regional championship.
From a tight 2‑1 battle between North and Castle to a 13‑1 rout by Tecumseh, the recent sectional semifinals showcased dominant pitching, clutch hitting and unforgettable moments that will shape the upcoming title contests.
As the Illinois High School Association baseball tournament kicks off, standout programs and players across the Rockford region prepare for championship contention.
A weather‑delayed game that stretched from late April to mid‑May ended with Mater Dei’s 1‑0 victory over Jasper, while Gibson Southern captured the Pocket Athletic Conference crown.

The PWHL’s newest franchise will call the SAP Center home, begin play in December 2026, and has already opened season ticket deposits amid citywide enthusiasm.
High school baseball in southwestern Indiana sees North clinch a share of the SIAC title while Mater Dei’s streak and Lincoln’s upset over Jasper reshape the race heading into the postseason.