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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.
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 St. Joseph-Ogden Cardinals celebrated a historic Class 2A state championship victory, blending athletic triumph with deep-rooted community support.
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.
The St. Joseph-Ogden baseball team clinched its first state title, ending an 18-game win streak and marking a milestone for Champaign County baseball.
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 squad secured a 9-0 victory over Williamsville, advancing to the 2A state semifinals where they will meet Ottawa Marquette on Friday night in Champaign.
Parker Fitch tossed a full seven innings without allowing a run, striking out eight as St. Joseph-Ogden blanked Williamsville 9-0. The victory advances the Bulldogs to the state semifinal and highlights a senior class that has redefined the program.
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.