Section 1 Baseball All-Section Awards 2026

The 2026 high‑school baseball season ended with the release of the All‑Section 1 honors, recognizing more than 120 senior athletes across Westchester and Rockland. These awards spotlight the top talent on the field and also celebrate academic‑athletic balance through the Diamond 9 + 1 program. Stand‑out players from schools such as Briarcliff, Mamaroneck and Tappan Zee are featured, many already drawing college attention. The list signals which athletes are positioned to make an impact at the next level.

All-Section 1 First‑Team Honorees

The first team reflects a deep pool of position players and pitchers who delivered both offensively and defensively. Highlights include a pair of two‑way stars from Briarcliff and a freshman slugger from Westlake. This mix of experience and rising talent underscores the breadth of Section 1 baseball.

• Max Amador – OF/P, Briarcliff
• Justin Amodeo – 1B/3B, Clarkstown South
• Chris Ariola – C, North Rockland
• Anthony Batkay – 2B/SS, John Jay‑East Fishkill
• Lirim Biberaj – 3B/C, Yorktown
• Connor Brice – SS/P, Tuckahoe
• Connor Buckley – 2B/P, Pearl River
• Thomas Campanella – 1B/OF/P, Tappan Zee
• Vince Cataldo – SS, Mahopac
• Andrew Ciszewski – 3B/P, Hastings
• Kevin Comblo – C, Mamaroneck
• Haris Cucaj – C, Tappan Zee
• Nicholas DeFelice – 1B/SS/P, Suffern
• Tyler Durkin – 1B/P, Ketcham
• Anthony Ficarrotta – 1B/P, Dobbs Ferry
• Shane Finnigan – P, Ketcham
• Aidan Fisher – 2B, Brewster
• Josh Goldman – P, Byram Hills
• RJ Grabeklis – SB, Mahopac
• Connor Hayes – OF, Valhalla
• Kaleb Hetzel – 1B/P, Tappan Zee
• Kojiro Hirata – OF/P, Scarsdale
• Nolan Hutson – SS, Rye
• Jack Kavanagh – SS/OF, Clarkstown North
• Gavin Keating – P/1B/3B, Pelham
• Gavin Kelly – OF/P, Somers
• Gil Krausz – 1B/P, Scarsdale
• Sean Krouskoff – 1B/OF/P, White Plains
• Henry Lamberg – C, Scarsdale
• Sam Lange – P, Panas
• Aiden Lawless – 1B, Hen Hud
• Drew Lichtenberger – C, Mahopac
• Lucas London – OF/P, Rye
• Justin Maffucci – 1B, New Rochelle
• Jake Malfant – SS/P, Panas
• Brandon Manchess – OF, Yorktown
• Lucas Martinez – SS/P, Briarcliff
• Max Martinez – OF, Nyack
• Logan Martucci – 2B/P, Pawling
• Nick Masciarelli – P, Mahopac
• Michael McCarville – P, Horace Greeley
• Nino Merritt – 2B/OF/P, Westlake
• Affy MIddlebrook – OF, Pawling
• Quinn Miller – P/DH, Clarkstown North
• Joe Moliterno – 2B/SS, Nanuet
• Nick Mondesando – OF, Ketcham
• Jackson Moreo – OF/P, John Jay‑Cross River
• Jamie Morris – 3B, Rye
• Jackson Pineault – C, Rye
• Will Plunkett – SS, Mamaroneck
• Spencer Polsky – P/3B, Pelham
• Matt Purvis – OF/P, Nanuet
• Luke Reagins – 2B, Mamaroneck
• Shane Riley – OF, Ketcham
• Tristan Rivera – SS, Arlington
• Chase Rodriguez – 1B, Byram Hills
• Davey Ryan – SS/P, Rye Neck
• JD Santulli – OF/P, Clarkstown North
• Robert Spilotras – 3B, Nanuet
• Jonathan Starvatow – SS, Pelham
• Theo Suniewick – C, Hastings
• Reed Supranowitz – OF/P, Pleasantville
• William Terrasi – SS, Edgemont
• Jack Van Sise – C, Pleasantville
• Tyler Venturini – OF, Somers
• Logan Verma – 2B/SS/P, Byram Hills
• Luke Viviano – SS/3B/P, Clarkstown South
• Max Zarba – C, Bronxville

These top honorees represent a wide range of schools, from traditional powerhouses to emerging programs, and they will likely influence college scout assessments for the upcoming recruiting cycle.

All-Section 1 Honorable Mention

The honorable‑mention list adds depth to the class, featuring solid contributors who did not quite reach the first‑team threshold. Players such as Justin Acevedo of Alexander Hamilton and Anthony Batkay’s teammate Lirim Biberaj provide additional value to their programs. This roster showcases the competitive balance across the section.

• Justin Acevedo – P/3B, Alexander Hamilton
• Anthony Annunziata – SS, Eastchester
• Noah Bauer – P, Mamaroneck
• Nicky Benedetto – OF/IF/P, Putnam Valley
• Amogha Bhat – 3B, John Jay‑Cross River
• Jayden Bradby – P/SS/3B/2B/C, Peekskill
• Andrew Brauning – C/1B, Fox Lane
• Owen Brennen – P/OF, Ossining
• Declan Bruder – SS, Pleasantville
• Justin Corniel – 3B, Irvington
• Luca Del Conte – P/INF, Tuckahoe
• JP Donahue – 3B/P, Mamaroneck
• Jake Donnelly – SS/P, Bronxville
• Matt Feinmesser – OF, Tappan Zee
• Josiah Figuereo – SS/P, Ketcham
• Max Fredman – OF/P, Croton
• Matt Garcia – 1B, Panas
• Brayden Gigante – 1B, Albertus Magnus
• Jadiel Grullon – 1B/3B/P, Sleepy Hollow
• Hunter Hamlet – OF/1B, Ardsley
• Michael Hernandez – P/OF, Roosevelt
• Jose Hernandez‑Torres – P/OF, Roosevelt
• Jacob Herrera – Util, North Rockland
• Landon Hoffner – SS/P, Horace Greeley
• Leo Hyde – OF, Pelham
• Brady Keenan – P, Arlington
• Dylan Kim – P, Tappan Zee
• Alex Koprowski – INF/OF/P, Suffern
• Ryan McAuley – INF/P, Somers
• Joseph McGuire – P, Horace Greeley
• Michael Mekuto – OF, Panas
• Navy Minkoff – P/SS, Irvington
• Liam O’Connor – P, Yorktown
• Alex Ornstein – SS, Yorktown
• Lucas Perillo – OF, John Jay‑East Fishkill
• L.J. Peduto – SS/2B, Putnam Valley
• Tino Riviello – P/3B/2B, New Rochelle
• Frank Savatorelli – P, Fox Lane
• Austin Seipp – OF, John Jay‑East Fishkill
• Harrison Stern – INF/OF/C/P, Yonkers
• Zach Strzalkowski – C, Rye Neck
• Michael Talbott – INF, Rye
• Asher Toll – P, Blind Brook
• Anthony Vaccaro – 1B/P, Saunders
• Adrian Vasquez – C/SS/P, Mount Vernon
• Sandro Velardo – OF, Brewster
• Frank Vessa – OF, Westlake
• Drew Wooster – P/INF, Pearl River
• Carter Wrobel – C, Pawling

This expanded list ensures that every contributor receives recognition, reinforcing the idea that teamwork and consistent effort are valued across the section.

Diamond 9 + 1 Award Winners

The Diamond 9 + 1 program honors seniors who excel both on the diamond and in the classroom. All of the 2026 recipients are seniors, and the colleges they plan to attend are listed below. Note that not every awardee will continue playing baseball at the next level.

• Gabriel Almonte – New Rochelle → Purchase
• Owen Brennen – Ossining → Georgetown
• Thomas Campella – Tappan Zee → Boston College
• Josh Goldman – Byram Hills → University of Michigan
• Jacob Malfant – Panas → University of Connecticut
• Joseph McGuire – Horace Greeley → Wesleyan
• Quinn Miller – Clarkstown North → U.S. Military Academy at West Point
• Will Plunkett – Mamaroneck → Binghamton
• Luke Reagins – Mamaroneck → Amherst
• Evan Schwartz – Harrison → Virginia

These honorees represent a blend of academic ambition and athletic prowess, making them attractive prospects for future college programs.

Diamond 9 + 1 Honorable Mention

• Nick Cantor – Nyack
• Samuel Cave – New Rochelle
• Tyler Gualtieri – Briarcliff
• Connor Hayes – Valhalla
• Logan Vernon – Byram Hills

The honorable‑mention recipients round out the award cycle, acknowledging strong performances that fell just short of the top tier.

Section 1 Coaches of the Year

• Class AAA – Pat Mealy, Ketcham
• Class AA – Mike Bruno, Rye
• Class A – Mark Stanford, Tappan Zee
• Classes B & C – Joe Natalie, Putnam Valley

Coaching excellence is celebrated alongside player achievements, highlighting the mentors who develop talent and team spirit throughout the season.

CHSAA AA League First Team

• Nate Baumstark – 1B, Stepinac
• Sean Concannon – OF/SS/P, Iona Prep
• Devin Diaz – C, Iona Prep
• Julian Guzman – SS, Iona Prep

Iona Prep dominates the first team with three starters, showcasing the program’s depth in hitting, fielding, and pitching.

CHSAA AA League Second Team

• James Cosgrove – OF, Stepinac
• Jeff Maldari – P/OF/SS, Iona Prep
• Matt Petrillo – P, Iona Prep
• Nilo Rodriguez – P, Stepinac
• Luke Tran – SS/2B, Iona Prep

The second team continues the trend of strong contribution from Iona Prep and Stepinac, indicating balanced offensive and defensive firepower.

CHSAA AA League Honorable Mention

• Nico Echols – INF, Kennedy Catholic
• Gianluca Giordano – P/1B, Iona Prep
• Alejandro Giraldo – 3B, Stepinac
• Aiden LaSalle – C, Stepinac
• Christian Maratos – INF/P, Kennedy Catholic
• Grady McGee – SS, Stepinac
• Nico Racanelli – C, Kennedy Catholic

These honorees provide additional context for the league’s depth, illustrating how multiple schools contribute standout talent.

Briarcliff vs Valhalla Playoff Photos

Briarcliff’s Max Amador (4) scores from third on a wild‑pitch against Valhalla in a Section 1 baseball quarterfinal at Briarcliff High School May 19, 2026. Briarcliff won the game 12‑2.

Briarcliff’s Lucas Martinez (7) scores on teammate Max Amador’s rbi single against Valhalla in a Section 1 baseball quarterfinal at Briarcliff High School May 19, 2026. Briarcliff won the game 12‑2.

Briarcliff’s Max Amador (4) connects on an rbi single against Valhalla in a Section 1 baseball quarterfinal at Briarcliff High School May 19, 2026. Briarcliff won the game 12‑2.

Briarcliff’s Lucas Martinez pitching against Valhalla in a Section 1 baseball quarterfinal at Briarcliff High School May 19, 2026. Briarcliff won the game 12‑2.

Briarcliff players celebrate their 12‑2 victory over Valhalla in a Section 1 baseball quarterfinal at Briarcliff High School May 19, 2026.

Briarcliff’s Lucas Martinez pitching against Valhalla in a Section 1 baseball quarterfinal at Briarcliff High School May 19, 2026. Briarcliff won the game 12‑2.

Briarcliff’s Lucas Martinez pitching against Valhalla in a Section 1 baseball quarterfinal at Briarcliff High School May 19, 2026. Briarcliff won the game 12‑2.

Briarcliff defeated Valhalla 12‑2 in a Section 1 baseball quarterfinal at Briarcliff High School May 19, 2026.

Briarcliff defeated Valhalla 12‑2 in a Section 1 baseball quarterfinal at Briarcliff High School May 19, 2026.

Briarcliff defeated Valhalla 12‑2 in a Section 1 baseball quarterfinal at Briarcliff High School May 19, 2026.

Briarcliff defeated Valhalla 12‑2 in a Section 1 baseball quarterfinal at Briarcliff High School May 19, 2026.

Briarcliff defeated Valhalla 12‑2 in a Section 1 baseball quarterfinal at Briarcliff High School May 19, 2026.

Briarcliff defeated Valhalla 12‑2 in a Section 1 baseball quarterfinal at Briarcliff High School May 19, 2026.

Briarcliff defeated Valhalla 12‑2 in a Section 1 baseball quarterfinal at Briarcliff High School May 19, 2026.

The collection captures the intensity of the Briarcliff versus Valhalla matchup, highlighting key moments from a high‑scoring quarterfinal contest.