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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 latest All-Area baseball team brings together top high school seniors from across central Illinois, each with a unique blend of athletic promise and personal passions.
St. Joseph-Ogden's Asher Pruemer was named The News-Gazette's 2026 All-Area Baseball Player of the Year after guiding his team to an undefeated Class 2A championship, while Coach Josh Haley was honored as Coach of the Year.
Both Sacred Heart-Griffin and Chatham Glenwood held early leads but could not sustain them, resulting in defeats that set up a championship showdown between Normal U-High and Champaign Central.
A recap of recent semifinal matchups in Illinois high school sports, highlighting standout offensive and pitching displays.