Walk-offs, home runs and strikeouts: Vote for IHSAA baseball sectionals top performers
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Here's this week's nominees:
Wyatt Blinn, Cascade
The senior threw six innings over two appearances, including an 11-strikeout performance in the Class 2A sectional win over Covenant Christian. At the plate, Blinn went 2-for-7 (.286) with a double, one run scored, one RBI and two stolen bases.
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Brody Chrisman, Zionsville
The Purdue commit went 6-for-10 (.600) over three games with three runs scored, seven RBIs and two home runs.
Hogan Denny, Mooresville
The IU commit threw a seven-inning shutout against Center Grove in the Class 4A sectional semifinal. Over three tournament games, Denny threw 12 innings, striking out nine and allowing just one run. At the plate, Denny went 4-for-10 (.400) with five runs scored, one double and one RBI.
Drew Dickson, Zionsville
The Northwestern commit threw six-plus shutout innings against Fishers in the sectional championship game. Over 12 tournament innings, Dickson's allowed three earned runs and seven hits with 18 strikeouts.
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Mitchell Evans, Center Grove
The IU football commit went 4-for-7 (.571) with four runs scored, four RBIs, one double and one home run
Connor Foley, Jasper
The IU commit threw eight innings over two tournament games. Foley earned the save against Evansville Harrison throwing one scoreless inning with two strikeouts. Foley threw seven innings against Castle, allowing two runs and four hits with 10 strikeouts. At the plate, Foley went 2-for-3 (.667) with a triple and a run scored.
Coulter Hamilton, Brownsburg
Hamilton went 4-for-6 (.667) three run scored, eight RBI, one double and two home runs. Both home runs came against Terre Haute North in the sectional semifinal.
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Drew Howard, Forest Park
The Evansville commit threw a no hitter against Tell City in the Class 2A championship game. In two tournament appearances, Howard allowed three earned runs, five hits with eight strikeouts. At the plate, Howard went 4-for-10 (.400) with three runs and a doub
Ethan Ianni, Columbus East
Ianni threw a complete game against Bloomington North allowing no earned runs, eight hits and 13 strikeouts.
Carson Johnson, Cathedral
Johnson went 4-for-5 (.800) with six runs scored, two doubles, two stolen bases and four RBIs.
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Grayson Knight, University
Over two tournament appearances, Knight threw 10⅔ innings, allowing six hits and three earned runs with 16 strikeouts.
Jayce Lee, South Bend St. Joseph
Lee went 2-for-6 (.333) with two runs scored, three RBIs and a walk-off home run against Mishawaka Marian in the Class 3A sectional semifinal.
Corbin Malott, New Castle
The Purdue commit allowed just one hit in 7⅔ scoreless innings over three tournament appearances. At the plate, Malott went 5-for-9 (.556) with two runs, two RBIs, two doubles
Maddox Manes, New Palestine
The junior threw a seven-inning no hitter against Perry Meridian with 10 strikeouts. Manes was two walks away from a perfect game. At the plate, Manes went 2-for-4 (.500) with two runs scored, four RBIs and a double.
More: New Palestine celebrates first sectional title since 2015, but isn't done yet.
Jack Robinson, Mooresville
Robinson went 4-for-9 (.444) with two runs scored, seven RBIs and two home runs. Robinson clinched Mooresville's sectional win over Center Grove with a diving catch at the warning track.
Cameron Tilly, Castle
The Auburn commit struck out 14 and allowed just one hit in 7⅔ innings over two tournament appearances. Tilley added a home run, a triple and two runs scored against Jasper in the Class 4A sectional championship game.
Andrew Wiggins, Heritage Christian
The IU commit threw a five-inning one hitter with 12 strikeouts in the Class 2A sectional final against Scecina. At the plate, Wiggins went 3-for-4 (.750) with four runs scored, three RBIs and two doubles over two tournament games.
Nick Wiley, Mooresville
Wiley went 4-for-9 (.444) with two home runs, five runs scored, five RBIs and a stolen base. The senior added 2⅔ innings on the mound with two strikeouts.
Luke Willmann, Wapahani
Willman went 4-for-8 (.500) with 10 RBIs, four home runs and six runs scored.
Joey Wilmoth, Fishers
The Illinois State commit entered in relief and threw seven scoreless inning against Carmel, allowing just two hits with 13 strikeouts.
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