​Reworded for search engine optimization and clarity, the 2026 Interscholastic Athletic Conference baseball season features standout selections from the coaches’ votes across member schools, including the Most Valuable Player and all-star honors. The MVP of the season is Dasch Benson from Lansing, a senior who excels as both a pitcher and third baseman.
Lansing’s notable players named to the all-star roster include Logan Mayo, a junior who handles pitching duties and shortstop responsibilities; Owen Hansen, a senior who splits time among shortstop, second base, and outfield; Alex Boles, a senior who covers second and third base; Jackson Woods, a junior outfielder; and Ryan Thompson, a senior pitcher. Trumansburg is represented by Willoughby Puryear, a senior outfielder and pitcher; Anthony Muro, a senior who pitches and plays third base; Aidan Clarke-Cabezas, a senior shortstop; and Chris Clarke-Cabezas, a freshman who pitches and catches. Whitney Point’s all-star contingent includes Logan Lounsberry, a senior pitcher and infielder; Landon Spoonhower, a sophomore pitcher and first baseman; and Nolan Zembek, a sophomore who mans second base. Dryden’s honorees include Guiliana Pascarella, a senior second baseman.
Honorable mention accolades go to Connor Sherwood of Trumansburg, a senior catcher and pitcher; Michael Zifchock of Trumansburg, a freshman pitcher and infielder; and Nick Smiley of Dryden, a junior catcher. A notable matchup from the season features Tanner Buchanan, who pitched for Thomas A. Edison in a 9-5 loss to Trumansburg on April 8, 2026, at Edison High School in Elmira Heights. The Edison team highlighted Buchanan as their MVP, a junior pitcher.
From Edison, the all-star selections include Alijuawan Hall, a sophomore outfielder; Jace Schiller, a junior center fielder; Bently Stroman, a sophomore first baseman; Paxton Hoover, a junior third baseman; and Braeyden Gulich, a sophomore second baseman. Watkins Glen/Odessa-Montour lists Connor Foggie, a senior pitcher; Austin Preuninger, a junior center fielder; Blake Thomas, a sophomore catcher; and Nicolai Holmes, a sophomore first baseman, among its standouts.
The MVP for Union Springs is Asa Brown, a senior pitcher and first baseman. Union Springs’ roster also features Alex Smith, a senior catcher; Lucas Witter, a senior who plays third base and also pitches; and Owen Chalupniki, a freshman outfielder and pitcher. Moravia’s stars include Eli Landis, a senior outfielder and pitcher; Noah Corbett, a senior catcher and pitcher; and Carson Andrews, a sophomore who plays shortstop, outfield, and pitcher. Marathon is represented by Blake Birdsall, a senior catcher and pitcher; and Camdyn Kashuba, a senior first baseman and pitcher. Southern Cayuga’s standout is Brayden Dingy, a senior who handles shortstop and pitcher duties.
Honorable mentions in the Southern Cayuga and Marathon regions include Charlie Parker of Union Springs, a freshman who plays shortstop and pitcher; Dillon Palmer of Moravia, a junior shortstop and pitcher; Tucker Trabucco of Marathon, a senior shortstop; Santiago Reyes of Marathon, a senior pitcher and first baseman; and Austin VanOrman of Southern Cayuga, a senior. The Tioga area recognizes Cooper Dember as MVP, a junior pitcher, catcher, and infielder, as well as Groton’s Jackson Portzline, a freshman pitcher, and Colin Brockway, a sophomore pitcher, for their contributions.
Tioga’s all-stars include Josh Rought, a sophomore infielder, and Cam Ross, a sophomore pitcher/infielder/outfielder. Newfield’s selections feature Nicholas Woodard, a senior outfielder; Michael Woodard, a senior infielder and pitcher; Jackson Nelson, a senior infielder and pitcher; and Noah Steinorth, a junior catcher and outfielder. Honorable mentions from Newfield include Kam McClain, a Groton sophomore catcher; Timothy Forehand, a Groton sophomore first baseman; and Gavin Jenney of Newfield. This comprehensive recap reflects the 2026 IAC baseball season’s standout performers as chosen by the coaches.