Chambersburg baseball achieved a significant turnaround this season, highlighted by a 9-2 victory over Mifflin County on April 2, 2026. The pitching staff has been instrumental in this success.
Ceagan Truett of Chambersburg swings at a pitch for the Trojans. Mifflin County's Chambersburg got the 9-2 victory over Mifflin County on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
Konner McMullen (20) of Chambersburg congratulates Matt Murphy after they both brought in runs. Chambersburg got the 9-2 victory over Mifflin County on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
Aiden Appleby of Chambersburg rounds third base in front of Mifflin County's Lincoln Ruble. Chambersburg got the 9-2 victory over Mifflin County on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
Brycen Murphy of Chambersburg smiles after a base hit. Chambersburg got the 9-2 victory over Mifflin County on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
Matt Murphy of Chambersburg fires to first base for the out. Chambersburg got the 9-2 victory over Mifflin County on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
Madden Weaver of Mifflin County throws a pitch. Chambersburg got the 9-2 victory over Mifflin County on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
Ryne Mills of Chambersburg prepares to throw a pitch. Chambersburg got the 9-2 victory over Mifflin County on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
Ryne Mills of Chambersburg throws a pitch for the Trojans. Chambersburg got the 9-2 victory over Mifflin County on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
Konner McMullen of Chambersburg gets Mifflin County's Noah Wolfkiel out at first base. Chambersburg got the 9-2 victory over Mifflin County on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
Konner McMullen of Chambersburg tries to pick off Mifflin County's Chase Leister. Chambersburg got the 9-2 victory over Mifflin County on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
Cooper Stevens of Chambersburg avoids a pick off attempt. Chambersburg got the 9-2 victory over Mifflin County on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
Lincoln Ruble of Mifflin County catches an infield pop-up as pitcher Madden Weaver watches the play. Chambersburg got the 9-2 victory over Mifflin County on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
Pitcher Madden Weaver of Mifflin County gets the runner at first base. Chambersburg got the 9-2 victory over Mifflin County on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
Ryne Mills of Chambersburg scores for the Trojans. Chambersburg got the 9-2 victory over Mifflin County on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
Aaron Vasquez of Chambersburg makes a play at shortstop. Mifflin County's Chambersburg got the 9-2 victory over Mifflin County on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
Ceagan Truett of Chambersburg swings at a pitch for the Trojans. Mifflin County's Chambersburg got the 9-2 victory over Mifflin County on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
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Ceagan Truett of Chambersburg swings at a pitch for the Trojans. Mifflin County's Chambersburg got the 9-2 victory over Mifflin County on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
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Ceagan Truett of Chambersburg swings at a pitch for the Trojans. Mifflin County's Chambersburg got the 9-2 victory over Mifflin County on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
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Konner McMullen (20) of Chambersburg congratulates Matt Murphy after they both brought in runs. Chambersburg got the 9-2 victory over Mifflin County on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
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Aiden Appleby of Chambersburg rounds third base in front of Mifflin County's Lincoln Ruble. Chambersburg got the 9-2 victory over Mifflin County on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
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Brycen Murphy of Chambersburg smiles after a base hit. Chambersburg got the 9-2 victory over Mifflin County on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
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Matt Murphy of Chambersburg fires to first base for the out. Chambersburg got the 9-2 victory over Mifflin County on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
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Madden Weaver of Mifflin County throws a pitch. Chambersburg got the 9-2 victory over Mifflin County on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
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Ryne Mills of Chambersburg prepares to throw a pitch. Chambersburg got the 9-2 victory over Mifflin County on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
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Ryne Mills of Chambersburg throws a pitch for the Trojans. Chambersburg got the 9-2 victory over Mifflin County on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
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Konner McMullen of Chambersburg gets Mifflin County's Noah Wolfkiel out at first base. Chambersburg got the 9-2 victory over Mifflin County on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
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Konner McMullen of Chambersburg tries to pick off Mifflin County's Chase Leister. Chambersburg got the 9-2 victory over Mifflin County on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
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Cooper Stevens of Chambersburg avoids a pick off attempt. Chambersburg got the 9-2 victory over Mifflin County on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
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Lincoln Ruble of Mifflin County catches an infield pop-up as pitcher Madden Weaver watches the play. Chambersburg got the 9-2 victory over Mifflin County on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
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Pitcher Madden Weaver of Mifflin County gets the runner at first base. Chambersburg got the 9-2 victory over Mifflin County on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
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Ryne Mills of Chambersburg scores for the Trojans. Chambersburg got the 9-2 victory over Mifflin County on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
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Aaron Vasquez of Chambersburg makes a play at shortstop. Mifflin County's Chambersburg got the 9-2 victory over Mifflin County on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
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Ceagan Truett of Chambersburg swings at a pitch for the Trojans. Mifflin County's Chambersburg got the 9-2 victory over Mifflin County on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
Last year didn’t taste right to Ryne Mills.
The Chambersburg baseball senior “hates losing,” so the Trojans’ 5-13 mark didn’t sit kindly.
“My goal is to make the playoffs,” Mills said. “Last year put a sour taste in my mouth. I came out ready. I knew we’d be better, but I didn’t know we’d play as good as we have been. But we want to go to the playoffs. We want to be special.”
So far, 2026 has been a special year.
Few District 3 programs rival Chambersburg’s history. The Trojans still hold district records for championships (11) and playoff wins (70). But, they haven’t made the district tournament since 2018 and haven’t won a tournament game since 2015.
This year, there’s a different aura in the dugout.
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Ryne Mills of Chambersburg throws a pitch for the Trojans. Chambersburg got the 9-2 victory over Mifflin County on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
“I think this year, our team chemistry is high, and our guys are loving each other,” senior shortstop Aaron Vasquez said. “We have each other’s backs and our team; we’ve known each other forever. We’ve been playing together forever. We had a couple guys that were injured last year, to have them back just helps so much.”
Chambersburg is 10-1 as of Monday, April 13 and is ranked first in the District 3 Class 6A power rankings that determine the 14 teams that make the playoffs.
“We always wanted to continue the Chambersburg success,” coach Scott Folmar said. “We always want to be in the playoffs, always want to have a chance to go on to the state tournament. … We want to win enough games to make the playoffs. We’re well on our way.”
A look at the scorebook shows one big reason for the turnaround: pitching.
Through 11 games, the Trojans have surrendered only 18 total runs. They’ve thrown four shutouts, highlighted by Brady Truett’s no-hitter April 4 against New Oxford.
Even the team’s one loss this season was just a 1-0 defeat to State College.
Aaron Vasquez of Chambersburg makes a play at shortstop. Mifflin County's Chambersburg got the 9-2 victory over Mifflin County on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
It’s been more than a one-man show.
“[Mills is] our No. 1 guy on the mound,” Folmar said. “We felt he was going to do good things for us, give us quality innings. This year, he’s even better than he was last year.
“Brady Truett has thrown really well for us. He struggled at times last year, this year, he’s been a bit of a surprise. We knew he had the potential, and now he’s realizing it. Hayden Lyons is another guy, he was hurt last year, missed the entire season last year. We weren’t real sure what to expect, but he’s been phenomenal.”
The numbers are eye-popping.
Truett, a junior, is 3-0 and has allowed only four hits and no runs, while striking out 18 in 16 innings. Mills, who’s committed to play collegiately at St. Joseph’s, is also 3-0 with a 0.81 ERA. He has a team-high 23 strikeouts in 25 ⅔ innings.
Lyons, a senior who missed all of last season with a torn ACL, has won both his starts and carries a 1.23 ERA.
Add in freshman Devon Nalewak, his two wins and 2.54 ERA, and it’s a true fearsome foursome.
Ceagan Truett, Brady’s cousin, is a senior catcher who leads the staff from behind the plate.
“The key is to just throw strikes, I know that sounds super simple, but it just comes down to throwing strikes, getting ground balls or pop flys,” Truett said. “I have a great connection with all those guys. I know what they want to throw and call the pitches, and they just execute, and if they execute well, that’s all there is."
Ceagan Truett of Chambersburg swings at a pitch for the Trojans. Mifflin County's Chambersburg got the 9-2 victory over Mifflin County on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
But there’s more to it than just strong arms.
“Defensively, we have been really good,” Folmar said. “Our infield defense has been specatular. I should knock on wood, but we’re making all the routine plays and some specatcular ones as well. But we’re making the ones we should make and not making our pitchers throw more than they should.”
The defense gets a confidence boost from the guys on the mound, just as they get confidence knowing there’s a solid core behind them.
“Going out there knowing we got these four guys that are going to throw strikes and we’re going to be there to back them up,” said Vasquez, who missed all but two games last season with a broken ankle. “And it helps them, knowing we’re going to make the plays behind them.”
A six-man senior class draws rave reviews from Folmar for its leadership. The group includes Mills, Vasquez, Lyons, Ceagan Truett, Brycen Murray and Aiden Appleby. It’s the last year, the last chance for them to play together, and accomplish something special.
“It would be really good to go out by making the playoffs,” Mills said. “I’ve played with these guys my whole life, and this could be the last time playing with them. To go out winning, it would mean the world.”
“To make a state run would mean everything to us,” Truett added. “For Chambersburg, with the whole town behind us, doing it for Chambersburg, it would mean everything.”
This article originally appeared on Chambersburg Public Opinion: Chambersburg baseball's pitching fuels turnaround in 2026 season
Chambersburg won the game against Mifflin County with a score of 9-2.
The pitching staff has played a crucial role in leading Chambersburg to a dramatic turnaround this season.
Key players include Ceagan Truett and Konner McMullen, who have both contributed significantly to the team's success.
Chambersburg achieved their victory over Mifflin County on April 2, 2026.
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