By RICK PETERSON
TopSports.news
JORDAN ARMBRUSTER, Shawnee Heights
A senior, Armbruster earned TopSports.news All-Shawnee County second-team recognition as a junior and also earned All-United Kansas Conference second-team honors last spring.
EASTON BLOSSER, Hayden
Blosser was a frontline player for the 11-6 Wildcats last season and will be counted on to provide senior leadership for Hayden this spring. Blosser has signed a letter of intent to play collegiately at Central Methodist.
COOPER CAMPIDILLI, Silver Lake
A junior catcher, Campidilli was a first-team All-Mid-East selection last season after hitting .355 with 16 runs batted in for Silver Lake, which posted a 15-7 record last season. Campidilli also received TSN All-Shawnee County second-team honors in 2023.
AVERY CROSSWHITE, Rossville
Crosswhite, a senior, hit .365 last season for the 9-13 Bulldawgs with a .422 on-base percentage. Crosswhite had 27 hits with seven doubles, three home runs, 23 runs scored and 27 runs batted in. Crosswhite was a second-team TSN All-Shawnee County pick.
DAVID DOBBS, Seaman
A junior catcher, Dodge is being counted to play a key role this spring for Seaman, which is coming off an 18-5 record and a state-record 19th straight Class 5A state tournament appearance last spring.
HOLDEN FINLEY, Seaman
Finley, a senior, was a first-team TSN All-Shawnee County pick in 2023 after helping the 18-5 Vikings reach the Class 5A state tournament for a state-record 19th straight time. Finley also earned All-5A honorable mention from the Kansas Association of Baseball Coaches and was a second-team All-United Kansas Conference pick.
MATT GENRICH, Topeka High
A senior, Genrich was a second-team TSN All-Shawnee County and All-Centennial League selection last season after helping Topeka High post a 16-7 record and earn a Class 6A state tournament berth, the Trojans' first state tournament appearance in more than seven decades.
COOPER GRACE, Hayden
Grace, a junior, earned TSN All-Shawnee County and All-Centennial League first-team recognition last season and was a second-team Kansas Association of Baseball Coaches All-4A selection after helping lead the Wildcats to an 11-6 record.
BRADY HEINEN, Hayden
A junior, Heinen was named the TSN Shawnee County newcomer of the year last season after helping Hayden post an 11-6 record. Heinen received All-Shawnee County honorable mention.
CAMDEN HORAK, Rossville
A senior, Horak was a second-team TSN All-Shawnee County selection in 2022 and 2023 as an infielder and pitcher. Horak hit .292 for the 9-13 Bulldawgs with a .558 on base percentage last spring, drawing 26 walks. Horak compiled a 3.08 earned run average with 58 strikeouts in 34 innings pitched.
MAX HUSTON, Seaman
A junior pitcher/infielder, Huston was a first-team TSN All-Shawnee County and All-United Kansas Conference first-team pick in 2023 after helping lead 18-5 Seaman to its state-record 19th straight 5A state tournament berth. Huston, who received All-5A honorable mention from the Kansas Association of Baseball Coaches, was a second-team all-county pick and the newcomer of the year as a freshman.
ISAIAH KINCADE, Topeka High
Kincade, a senior, was a first-team TSN All-Shawnee County selection last season after helping 16-7 Topeka High earn its first state tournament berth in more than seven decades. Kincade also earned a berth on the All-Centennial League first team.
EVAN LENHERR, Hayden
Lenhrerr, a senior, will be counted on to make a key contribution this spring as the Wildcats look to take another step forward this season after posting an 11-6 record last season.
NATE PLANKINTON, Topeka High
A senior pitcher, Plankinton earned a first-team spot on the TSN All-Shawnee County team after helping lead the Trojans to a 16-7 record and a berth in the 6A state tournament, High's first state appearance in more than seven decades. Plankinton was also a first team All-Centennial League selection,
DEACON POMEROY, Shawnee Heights
A junior catcher, Pomeroy was a TSN All-Shawnee County first-team repeater in 2023. Pomeroy is also a two-time first-team All-United Kansas Conference selection. Pomeroy has made an oral commitment to play baseball at Oklahoma State.
COLIN REDEKER, Washburn Rural
Redeker, a senior, is expected to bat leadoff and also be used as a pitcher this spring for Washburn Rural, which will be looking to bounce back from last season's 7-13 record. Redeker has committed to Pratt Community College to play baseball.
DYSEN SCHOOLER, Silver Lake
Schooler, a junior shortstop, was a first-team TSN All-Shawnee County pick for 15-7 Silver Lake last season after hitting .373 with 17 runs batted in and 20 stolen bases. Schooler also earned first-team All-Mid-East League recognition as a sophomore.
CARTER ULRICH, Shawnee Heights
A senior pitcher/designated hitter, Ulrich will be counted on to make a major contribution for Shawnee Heights this season after receiving All-United Kansas Conference and All-Shawnee County honorable mention in 2023. Ulrich has signed a college letter of intent to play baseball at Barton Community College.
KYREN WAGGONER, Hayden
A senior, Waggoner was a major contributor for the 11-6 Wildcats last season and will be counted on to provide leadership for Hayden this spring.
KYLE WALKER, Washburn Rural
A senior infielder, Walker earned first-team TSN All-Shawnee County in 2023. Walker was also a second-team All-Centennial League pick for the 7-13 Junior Blues and received All-6A honorable mention from the Kansas Association of Baseball Coaches.