2026 PIAA Baseball All-State Teams Feature Pennsylvania’s Best, Including Strong District 11 Presence

The 2026 PIAA Baseball All-State Teams showcase many of the Commonwealth’s top high school baseball players, and District 11 was once again well represented with standout performers earning first and second-team honors across every classification.

From dominant pitchers to explosive hitters and versatile athletes, players from Districts 11 helped lead their schools to successful seasons while earning recognition among the state’s elite.

Class 1A
Nativity BVM placed two players on the All-State team after another successful season.

Senior Stephen Karinch earned First Team All-State honors as an athlete, recognizing his ability to impact the game in multiple facets. Karinch served as one of the Hilltoppers’ top offensive threats while also providing defensive versatility throughout the season.

Teammate Trey Keating was selected to the Second Team All-State as an outfielder after putting together a productive campaign in the middle of Nativity BVM’s lineup.

Class 2A
District 11 was heavily represented in Class 2A.

Tri-Valley’s Peyton Schley earned First Team All-State honors as a pitcher after leading one of the area’s top staffs with his command and ability to work deep into games.

Joining him on the First Team was Executive Education Academy Charter School outfielder Randiel Araujo, who emerged as one of District 11’s most dangerous offensive players.

Williams Valley had two players recognized on the Second Team, including pitcher Cayden Witmer and catcher Fletcher Thompson, rewarding one of the area’s strongest battery combinations.

Schuylkill Haven also landed a pair of selections with infielders Alan Evans and Chase Yoder earning Second Team honors after leading the Hurricanes during another strong campaign.

Executive Education Academy’s Oscar Roa rounded out the area’s selections with a Second Team nod in the outfield.

Class 3A
Palmerton senior Cameron Pengelly capped an outstanding career by being named First Team All-State as a pitcher. Pengelly was one of the Colonial League’s most consistent two-way stars, finishing the season with a .377 batting average, .531 on-base percentage, 23 hits, while also dominating on the mound. He compiled a 1.32 ERA with 121 strikeouts, establishing himself as one of Pennsylvania’s premier pitchers.

Notre Dame-Green Pond standout Clemente Cintron earned First Team All-State recognition in the outfield after another impressive offensive season.

Pen Argyl’s versatile Cayden Vishnesky completed the area’s First Team selections, earning All-State honors as an athlete thanks to his contributions both offensively and defensively.

Class 4A
Saucon Valley’s Noah Hubert represented District 11 in Class 4A, receiving Second Team All-State honors in the outfield following another productive season for the Panthers.

Class 5A
Whitehall’s Jack Lloyd earned First Team All-State recognition as an athlete after another outstanding all-around season. Lloyd’s versatility and leadership helped power the Zephyrs throughout the year while excelling both offensively and defensively.

Southern Lehigh ace Chase Woodring was named Second Team All-State as a pitcher after leading the Spartans’ rotation against one of the toughest schedules in eastern Pennsylvania.

Pocono Mountain East infielder Alexander Stirr also earned Second Team All-State honors after putting together an excellent season at the plate and in the field.

Class 6A
Bethlehem Freedom placed two outfielders on the First Team All-State, highlighting one of the state’s deepest lineups.

Junior Santiago Rodriguez earned First Team honors after batting .393 with 24 hits, 25 RBIs, 20 runs scored and a .480 on-base percentage, while also contributing on the mound for the Patriots.

Senior Colin Andrews joined Rodriguez on the First Team after serving as another key offensive weapon for Freedom during its successful season.

Northampton’s Brady Simock rounded out the area’s selections with Second Team All-State honors in the outfield.

District 11 Well Represented

The 2026 PIAA Baseball All-State Teams once again highlighted the depth of talent across Eastern Pennsylvania. Palmerton’s Cameron Pengelly, Whitehall’s Jack Lloyd, Freedom’s Santiago Rodriguez and Colin Andrews, along with numerous standouts from Nativity BVM, Williams Valley, Schuylkill Haven, Executive Education Academy Charter School, Southern Lehigh and others, demonstrated the high level of baseball being played throughout the region.

Their All-State selections not only recognize outstanding individual performances but also reflect the continued strength of District 11 baseball on the statewide stage.

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