Sports in Kansas Names 6 Panthers to 4A All-State Baseball Teams

The sports media agency Sports in Kansas has released its All-State teams from the 2026 baseball season. After the Panthers made a trip to the 4A State tournament, tied for the North Central Kansas League title, and finished with a 22-5 overall record, six members made this elite list.

Senior Chane Parker was named All-State 1st team pitcher. Parker finished the season with a 7-1 record and an ERA of 1.621, giving up only 10 earned runs all season. Parker struck out 45 batters this season while only walking 32 and giving up only 35 hits.

Junior Parker Jackson was named All-State 2nd team infielder. Jackson led the team with a .424 batting average and a team high of 7 home runs. Jackson finished the season with 36 hits, 35 RBI, and 37 runs scored.

Junior Boone Richard was named All-State 2nd team outfielder. Richard finished the season with a .409 batting average, 2nd on the team, and led the team with a .505 on-base percentage. Richard was tied for the team high of 36 hits and led the team with 10 doubles and 5 triples. Richard also led the team with 42 runs scored.

Sophomore Ayden Krier was named All-State Honorable Mention. Krier finished the season with a .365 batting average and a team high 36 RBIs. Krier was third on the team with 31 hits and led the team with 23 singles. Krier was also third on the team with 16 walks.

Sophomore Brandon Vignery was named All-State Honorable Mention. Vignery finished with a .316 batting average and a .490 on-base percentage. Vignery finished with 24 hits and 6 RBI's as the leadoff batter in the lineup. Vignery was 3rd on the team with 34 runs scored.

Junior Drake Blochlinger was named All-State Honorable Mention. Blochlinger finished the season with a .347 batting average, was third on the team with 8 doubles, and tied with 3 triples. Blochlinger was second on the team with 19 walks and third on the team with a .495 on base percentage.