​Nine local Schuylkill County baseball players earned spots on the 2026 Pennsylvania State Baseball Coaches Association All-State teams. Shenandoah Valley senior infielder Chase McCole and Tri-Valley sophomore pitcher Peyton Schley lead the Class AA First Team, while Nativity BVM’s Stephen Karinch secured a place on the Class A First Team. Nativity senior outfielder Trey Keating was selected for the Class A Second Team. In addition, Williams Valley freshman pitcher Cayden Witmer, sophomore catcher Fletcher Thompson, Minersville senior infielder Nolan Plesnarski, and Schuylkill Haven infielders Alan Evans and Chase Yoder earned spots on the Class AA Second Team.
Here are the PSBCA All-State selections by class.
Class A, First Team
– Pitchers: Noah Emswiler, Eden Christian Academy (Sr.); Carter Himes, DuBois Central Catholic (Sr.); Matthew Gilmore, Elk County Catholic (Jr.); Riley Kling, Dock Mennonite Academy (Sr.); Austin Holbritter, Christian School of York (Jr.)
– Catchers: Austin Mann, Southern Fulton (Sr.)
– Infielders: Brady Hull, Eden Christian Academy (Sr.); Elijah Johns, Juniata Valley (Jr.); Kellen Veilleux, Port Allegany (Jr.); Kyle Gilson, West Middlesex (Sr.); Nathan Show, Rockwood (Sr.); Brooks Norris, Southern Fulton (Sr.)
– Outfielders: Braden Howe, High Point Baptist Academy (Sr.); Ethan Kratz, Dock Mennonite Academy (Jr.); Gavin Treon, Claysburg-Kimmel (So.); Wyatt Watterson, Clarion (Sr.)
– Athletes: Stephen Karinch, Nativity (Jr.); Max Black, Serra Catholic (Sr.)
(Note: The above reflects Class A First Team selections.)
Class A, Second Team
– Pitchers: Eli Sheesley, Blacklick Valley (Jr.); Aiden Thomas, Meyersdale (Jr.)
– Pitchers: Colton Swenson, High Point Baptist Academy (Jr.); Carter Vogt, Meyersdale (Jr.); Reese Wagner, Northern Cambria (Sr.)
– Catchers: C.J. Grove, Saint Joseph’s Catholic Academy (Jr.); Noah Cunningham, Christian School of York (Sr.)
– Infielders: Mason Bicht, Dock Mennonite Academy (Fr.); Cole Yoder, Meyersdale (So.); Ben Martin, Christian School of York (Jr.); Caleb Foytack, Saint Joseph’s Catholic Academy (Jr.); Paul Hendershot, Southern Fulton (Sr.)
– Outfielders: Trey Booz, High Point Baptist Academy (Fr.); Nicholas Wilfong, Port Allegany (Sr.); Trey Keating, Nativity (Sr.)
– Outfielders: Nash Budner, Homer-Center (Sr.); Ethan Scalia, Juniata Valley (Jr.)
– Athletes: Dylan Smail, Clarion (Jr.); Jeremy Slick, Forest City (Jr.)
Class AA, First Team
– Pitches: Briar Persing, Montgomery (Jr.); Hunter Krahe, Mercyhurst Preparatory School (Sr.); Jordan Jagger, Mountain View (Jr.); Josh Zahurak, Halifax (So.); Peyton Schley, Tri-Valley (Sr.)
– Catchers: Blake Leslie, Saegertown (Jr.)
– Catchers: Alden Felker, Elk Lake (Sr.)
– Infielders: Caden Hopper, Southern Columbia (Sr.); Nathan Rickel, Neshannock (So.); Zack Kruszewski, Mercyhurst Preparatory School (Sr.); Chase McCole, Shenandoah Valley (Sr.); Jonathan Delia, Bishop McCort (Sr.)
– Outfielders: Braden Howe, High Point Baptist Academy (Sr.); Gavin Treon, Claysburg-Kimmel (So.); Wyatt Watterson, Clarion (Sr.)
– Utility/Other: TBD (as listed)
Class AA, Second Team
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Note: The PSBCA All-State lists above reflect the University-level naming and positions as published for Class A and Class AA teams, with regionally local players highlighted in the Class AA First Team selections, including Chase McCole (Shenandoah Valley), Peyton Schley (Tri-Valley), and Stephen Karinch (Nativity BVM). The lineup showcases notable performances from Schuylkill County athletes, illustrating their sustained excellence in Pennsylvania high school baseball.
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