Smithsburg was a force to be reckoned with on the baseball field this spring — and following a 15-win campaign that saw the Leopards repeat as region champs and advance to the state quarterfinals — the Leopards have been recognized for their achievements.
The Washington County Athletic Association released its baseball All-Stars, and the selections were kind to Smithsburg. The Leopards were named the WCAA’s Public School Team of the Year, while Smithsburg skipper Patrick Moore was picked as Coach of the Year. Luke Scott was named Newcomer of the Year, while three other Leopards were named to the WCAA First Team: Jaxon Teson (OF), Mason Oates (1B), and Heath Githens (RHP). Seven other Smithsburg players landed selections on the Second Team, Third Team and Honorable Mention squads.
South Hagerstown was highlighted by the First Team selections of Shawn Higgins (RHP) and Braydon Ocasio (OF/RHP), both of whom earned major honors. Higgins was named the WCAA’s Pitcher of the Year, while Ocasio was tabbed as the Sophomore of the Year. Six other Rebels were named to the lower teams.
Finally, North Hagerstown saw three players earn First Team honors: James Ortiz (SS), Eli Brown (2B), and Matt Mallardi (CF). Brown and Mallardi also earned Golden Gloves, while four other Hubs were placed on the Second and Third Teams.
Below is a complete look at the WCAA Baseball All-Stars:
WCAA Baseball All-Stars
Public schools
Chuck Zonis Award (Coach of the Year): Patrick Moore, Smithsburg
Team of the Year: Smithsburg
Nick Adenhart Award (Pitcher of the Year): Shawn Higgins, South Hagerstown
Leo Burke Award (Hitter of the Year): Jay McConnaughey, Clear Spring
Mike Draper Award (Senior of the Year): Darian Gaskins, Boonsboro
Dave Cole Award (Junior of the Year): Jay McConnaughey, Clear Spring
Dennis Reeder Award (Sophomore of the Year): Braydon Ocasio, South Hagerstown
Steve Cline Award (Freshman of the Year): Rhett Springer, Boonsboro
Brad Elwood Award (Catcher of the Year): Logan Atkinson, Boonsboro
Slugger of the Year: Jay McConnaughey, Clear Spring
Garrett Stephenson Award (Newcomer of the Year): Luke Scott, Smithsburg
Golden Gloves: Cash Ostrum (C, Williamsport), Cole Jesson (C, Clear Spring), Landon Yates (1B, Clear Spring), Eli Brown (2B, North Hagerstown), Reid Bowman (SS, Williamsport), Tyler Sarber (3B, Clear Spring), Cameron Face (LF, Williamsport), Matt Mallardi (CF, North Hagerstown), Nate Bowman (CF, Williamsport), Tyce McConnaughey (CF, Clear Spring), Alex Smith (RF, Clear Spring), Jared Dangerfield (P, Williamsport)
First Team: Jay McConnaughey (RHP/OF, Clear Spring), Jaxon Teson (OF, Smithsburg), Darian Gaskins (LHP/1B, Boonsboro), James Ortiz (SS, North Hagerstown), Shawn Higgins (RHP, South Hagerstown), Tyce McConnaughey (OF, Clear Spring), Logan Atkinson (C/RHP, Boonsboro), Eli Brown (2B, North Hagerstown), Parker DeBaugh (LHP/OF, Boonsboro), Matt Mallardi (OF, North Hagerstown), Mason Oates (1B, Smithsburg), Cameron Face (OF, Williamsport), Heath Githens (RHP, Smithsburg), Braydon Ocasio (OF/RHP, South Hagerstown).
Second Team: Landen Yates (1B, Clear Spring), Jackson Coulter (RHP/IF, North Hagerstown), Drake Weaver (IF, Clear Spring), Luke Leisinger (C, South Hagerstown), Chase Sarber (SS/RHP, Smithsburg), Nate Bowman (OF, Williamsport), Luke Scott (OF, Smithsburg), Gavin Ramarge (2B/RHP, Smithsburg), Derek Kline (OF, South Hagerstown), Grant Semler (LHP/OF, North Hagerstown), Cole Jesson (C, Clear Spring), Jared Dangerfield (1B/RHP, Williamsport), Collin Burras (3B/RHP, Smithsburg), Tyson Mangold (RHP/IF, South Hagerstown).
Third Team: Carter Jackson (OF, Boonsboro), Alex Smith (OF, Clear Spring), George Mantz (RHP/1B, Smithsburg), Colten Hahn (LHP/OF, Williamsport), Hayden Hose (SS/RHP, Clear Spring), Jordan Gingerich (RHP/3B/OF, North Hagerstown), Evan Tall (OF, Boonsboro), Bailei Ray (IF/C, Hancock), Jason Miles (3B, Williamsport), Izaac Lesher (RHP, Clear Spring), Gavin Blumenauer (RHP/2B, Smithsburg), Rhett Springer (SS, Boonsboro), Cash Ostrum (RHP/C, Williamsport), Ethan Shephard (3B, South Hagerstown).
Honorable Mention: JJ Hull (2B, Clear Spring), Reid Bowman (SS, Williamsport), Landon French (OF, Boonsboro), Kolton Crawford (RHP/OF, Smithsburg), Chase Judd (OF, Clear Spring), Ryan Ragland (OF/1B, South Hagerstown), Tyler Clingerman (OF, Hancock), Grant Louchery (OF/RHP, South Hagerstown), Landon Boyer (SS, Boonsboro), Braxtyn Hohn (3B/C, Hancock), Kruz Jackson (RHP, Williamsport), Justin Wilt (2B, Boonsboro), Colin Griffin (RHP/1B, Clear Spring), Kollen Ruthvin (2B/RHP, Williamsport).
Private schools
Gene Kerns Award (Coach of the Year): Bob Kline, Broadfording
Team of the Year: Broadfording
Boots Poffenberger Award (Co-Pitchers of the Year): Calvin Moss, Saint James; Zack Yanick, Broadfording
Vic Barnhart Award (Co-Hitters of the Year): Miguel Perez, Broadfording; Caleb Wise, Heritage Academy
Earl Springer Award (Senior of the Year): Angel Perez, Broadfording
Reno Powell Award (Junior of the Year): Josiah Britner, Heritage Academy
Ears McNeil Award (Sophomore of the Year): Caleb Wise, Heritage Academy
Ike Powers Award (Freshman of the Year): Easton Socks, Broadfording
Bill Seltzer Award (Catcher of the Year): Miguel Perez, Broadfording
Slugger of the Year: Micah Wilson, Heritage Academy
Connie Hemphill Award (Newcomer of the Year): David Estevez, Broadfording
Tom Walsh Award (Most Improved Player): Caleb Wise, Heritage Academy
Golden Gloves: Ryder Martinez (P, Grace Academy), Easton Socks (1B, Broadfording), Chuck Walker (2B, Broadfording), Jonah Croteau (SS, Heritage Academy), Jack Regan (IF, Saint James), Ramsey Lawter (IF, Saint James), AJ Presley (OF, Grace Academy), Caleb Wise (OF, Heritage Academy), Maxwell Toribio Meja (OF, Broadfording), Miguel Perez (C, Broadfording), Micah Wilson (C, Heritage Academy), James Reinhardt (Util, Saint James)
First Team: Miguel Perez (C, Broadfording), Caleb Wise (OF/LHP, Heritage Academy), Calvin Moss (RHP/OF, Saint James), Angel Perez (3B, Broadfording), James Reinhardt (RHP/IF, Saint James), Micah Wilson (C, Heritage Academy), AJ Presley (OF, Grace Academy), Denton Bible (OF/1B, Grace Academy), Antonio Dominguez (SS, Broadfording), Josiah Britner (P/OF, Heritage Academy), David Estevez (P/OF, Broadfording), Stephen Reno (IF/RHP, Heritage Academy), Zack Yanick (RHP/SS, Broadfording), Esteban Sandoval (OF, Broadfording).
Second Team: Jose Hernandez (C/OF/P, Broadfording), Easton Socks (1B, Broadfording), Chuck Walker (2B, Broadfording), Michael Berry (OF/1B, Grace Academy), Javier Tudisco (OF, Broadfording), Ryder Martinez (OF/P/C, Grace Academy), Jack Regan (1B/3B, Saint James), Jonah Croteau (SS/RHP, Heritage Academy), Nolan Schlotterbeck (IF/OF/P, Saint James), Luke Brutcher (OF, Saint James), Trent Sechler (IF/RHP, Saint James), Titus Britner (1B/3B, Heritage Academy), Gabe Williams (RHP/OF, Saint James), Max Byrd (2B/OF, Heritage Academy).
Honorable Mention: Camryn Reed (Broadfording), Andrew Ingram (Grace Academy), Chase Greviell (Broadfording), Maxwell Toribio Meja (Broadfording), Fransec Escobar (Broadfording), Austin Sweeney (Grace Academy).
