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The 2026 All‑Colorado baseball team, selected by The Denver Post, celebrates the state’s top talent, from Cooper Vais’s .458 average to Coach Matt Eades’s first championship at Pueblo County.
Coach Matt Eades led Pueblo County to its first ever Class 4A baseball championship, earning The Denver Post’s 2026 All‑Colorado Coach of the Year honor.
The CHSAA released its 2026 All-State boys' baseball teams, recognizing Pueblo athletes with multiple Player of the Year, Coach of the Year and MVP awards, while a deep roster of honorable mentions highlights the region's growing talent.
Harvard-Westlake's James Tronstein is named baseball player of the year, while JSerra's Liliana Escobar earns softball player of the year honors. Coaches Gus Rico and Matt Mowry are recognized for guiding the Patriots to a historic league title, and emerging athletes secure scholarships and new leadership roles across the region.
Pueblo County secured its maiden Colorado 4A baseball championship with a 9‑4 victory over Falcon, highlighted by consistent hitting, strong pitching from Blake Swift, and a three‑RBI performance by Nick Hernandez.
The Hornets defeated Falcon High 9-4 in a decisive game that combined early momentum, a pivotal RBI single, and a stellar pitching performance.
After three straight appearances at the state tournament, the Pueblo County baseball team is one win away from capturing its first-ever title, driven by a blend of experience, brotherhood, and a coach who turned adversity into opportunity.