SJ-O finishes 2026 baseball season ranked No. 1 in final poll
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 2:49 PM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
BaseballThe News-Gazette released its final baseball Top 10 poll for the 2026 season, with SJ-O ranked No. 1 after achieving a 40-2 record. The Spartans secured a Class 2A state championship with a 15-1 victory against Harvest-Westminster on June 13. Other teams in the poll include Monticello and Unity, which also had notable seasons. Multiple teams from the area notched playoff appearances and several reached deep into the postseason, showcasing the competitive of local high school baseball.
- •SJ-O ends season 40-2, winning the Class 2A state championship.
- •Monticello and Unity also excelled, reaching high levels in playoffs.
- •Several programs demonstrated improved records and postseason success this year.
- •The poll includes diverse teams reflecting the strength of local baseball.
- •SJ-O's title marks their first under coach Josh Haley and school history.
- 2:49 PMYahoo Sports — The News-Gazette's final baseball Top 10 poll: State champion SJ-O ends at No. 1
"Jul. 11—Sports Editor Matt Daniels offers up one last update on the best of the best among the area baseball programs from the 2026 season: 40-2 No. 1 No baseball team from Champaign County has ever produced a season like the one SJ-O did in 2026. The Spartans cruised to a Class 2A state championship with a 15-1 victory in five innings against Harvest-Westminster on June 13 at Illinois Field ...
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