5 area players named IHSBCA All-State

Five local high school baseball players have been honored with All-State selections by the Illinois High School Baseball Coaches Association (IHSBCA). Rock Falls senior Austin Castaneda, Newman junior Garret Matznick, and sophomore Ashton Miner made the Class 2A team, with Castaneda standing out as his team's leader in runs, stolen bases, and offensive performance. The recognition highlights the talent in the area’s high school baseball scene.