Tigers, Indians, Cardinals honored for OHC baseball, softball prowess

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The Ohio Heritage Conference has released its 2026 North Division All-Conference teams for baseball and softball, recognizing the top performers from across the division following another competitive spring season.

West Jefferson swept both North Division Player of the Year honors, with Jenna Mannon earning Softball Player of the Year recognition and Blake Bogenrife being named Baseball Player of the Year. Area schools, including Mechanicsburg, West Liberty-Salem, and Triad were well represented throughout the postseason honors.

Baseball

Player of the Year

Blake Bogenrife, West Jefferson

First Team All-Conference

  • Conner Eyink, Mechanicsburg
  • JJ Johnson, West Liberty-Salem
  • Crew Lafary, Mechanicsburg
  • Isaac Sertell, West Liberty-Salem

Second Team All-Conference

  • Matt Davis, Mechanicsburg
  • Eli Wilson, Mechanicsburg

Honorable Mention

  • Bodee DeLong, Mechanicsburg
  • Duncan Funderburg, Triad
  • Braden Hershberger, West Liberty-Salem
  • Josiah Johnson, West Liberty-Salem
  • Reese Oder, West Liberty-Salem

Sportsmanship Award

  • Hank Huffman, Mechanicsburg
  • Alfred Johnson, Triad
  • Tucker Searles, West Liberty-Salem

Softball

Player of the Year

Jenna Mannon, West Jefferson

First Team All-Conference

  • Bella Batkiewicz, Mechanicsburg
  • Kierston Stoll, West Liberty-Salem

Second Team All-Conference

  • Emma Liggett, West Liberty-Salem
  • Avery McDowell, Mechanicsburg
  • Olivia Reichardt, West Liberty-Salem
  • Aubrie Retterer, Mechanicsburg

Honorable Mention

  • Chuckie Dale, Mechanicsburg
  • Emily King, West Liberty-Salem
  • Emma Martin, Triad
  • Ashlyn Yeater, West Liberty-Salem

Sportsmanship Award

  • Kaylee Blair, West Liberty-Salem
  • Brianna Popovich, Mechanicsburg
  • Savannah Thomas, Triad

The selections recognize the top athletes from across the Ohio Heritage Conference North Division for their accomplishments throughout the 2026 season, honoring standout performances on the diamond while also recognizing sportsmanship, leadership, and contributions to their respective programs.