First Team
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Tyler Bautista, Benet, senior, infielder: All-conference choice led Benet with a .410 batting average while driving in 18 runs. His 31 runs were second for the Redwings.
Marty Dosen, Benet, senior, outfielder: All-conference pick hit .358 and accounted for team highs with five homers and 32 RBIs. He paced offense with 32 runs as Redwings took program’s first sectional title since 1989.
James Gargano, Neuqua Valley, senior, infielder: From the leadoff spot, the Butler-bound shortstop helped power the Wildcats’ offense with a .409 average and 45 runs. All-conference choice also drove in 24 runs.
Connor Gurnik, Naperville Central, senior, infielder: Three-year varsity starter the consummate leader both on and off the field. Cal Poly recruit, an all-conference choice, led Redhawks with a .361 batting average and 29 runs. He also had had 23 RBIs.
Noah Herdman, Neuqua Valley, junior, infielder: Herdman, the DuPage Valley Conference Player of the Year, hit .412 with nine home runs, 44 RBIs and 35 runs.
Justin Hicks, Neuqua Valley, senior, pitcher: DuPage Valley Conference Pitcher of the Year surprised with an 8-0 record and a 1.45 ERA in 53 innings. Threw six complete games and no-hitters against Wheaton Warrenville South and Glenbard North.
Jack Hughes, Naperville Central, senior, catcher: Hughes caught 220 1/3 out of a possible 226 1/3 innings for the Redhawks and shepherded sound pitching staff. He hit .299 and sparked Central with 27 RBIs.
James Kulak, Neuqua Valley, junior, pitcher: Led deep pitching staff with 9-2 record and also had 1.55 ERA. All-conference pick struck out 80 in 67 2/3 innings. Pitched first career no-hitter in playoff win over Metea Valley.
Evan Ranneklev, Neuqua Valley, junior, outfielder: All-conference choice hit .403 to go with three homers and 34 RBIs and 30 runs.
Jack Rigoni, Neuqua Valley, junior, outfielder: All-conference selection hit .383 with four homers and 26 RBIs.
Ryan Wheeler, Neuqua Valley, junior, infielder: All-conference choice led the Wildcats with a .batting 440 average. Also had 32 RBIs and 43 runs.
Jack Whitley, Naperville North, junior, designated hitter: All-conference pick had team-best 23 RBIs. His .323 average third on the Huskies.
Honorable Mention
Kyle Bennington, Naperville Central, senior, outfielder; Mike Dunn, Benet, senior, pitcher/infielder; Ryan Eiermann, Naperville Central, senior, pitcher; Jack Ginzkey, Naperville North, senior, infielder; Erik Jones, Benet, senior, outfielder; Mason LeBreck, Neuqua Valley, senior, pitcher; Nick Rietz, Naperville Central, senior, pitcher; Matt Vass, Metea Valley, senior, pitcher; Austin Waeghe, Neuqua Valley, senior, pitcher; Charlie Walzer, Naperville Central, senior, pitcher; Jake Wenz, Neuqua Valley, junior, catcher; Connor Yukna, Waubonsie Valley, senior, outfielder.