The Ohio high school baseball rankings for April 28 have been released, featuring the USA Today Super 25 list. Notable teams include Pickerington North and New Albany, who recently faced off in a game.
Mentioned in this story
Pickerington North says a prayer before the OHSAA baseball game against New Albany at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.
New Albany stands for the National Anthem before the OHSAA baseball game against Pickerington North at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.
New Albany's Remy Trautner (3) throws the ball to first base during the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.
Pickerington North's Nolan Sanders (9) runs to third base during the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.
New Albany's Colton Wyche (8) throws a pitch during the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.
The rankings include several teams, with Pickerington North and New Albany being highlighted.
Pickerington North played against New Albany on April 24, 2026.
The game took place at Ohio Dominican University in Columbus, Ohio.
The USA Today Super 25 rankings provide a national perspective on the top high school baseball teams, influencing recruitment and recognition.
Manchester United is not rushing to make a managerial decision despite Michael Carrick's progress, with a final decision expected after the season ends. The club plans to explore other candidates and conduct a thorough recruitment process.
See every story in Sports — including breaking news and analysis.
Pickerington North's Nick Markle (11) attempts to catch the ball during the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.
Pickerington North's Camilo Chizmar (10) prepare to pitch the ball during the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.
New Albany's Colton Wyche (8) throws a pitch during the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.
Pickerington North huddle together during the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.
New Albany's Carson Skinner (5) runs to third base during the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.
Pickerington North's Brent Parsons (24) and New Albany's Van Routhier (2) wait for the ball to be pitched during the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.
New Albany's Colton Wyche (8) pitches the ball ,during the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.
Pickerington North's Camilo Chizmar (10) throws the ball to first base during the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.
Pickerington North's Camilo Chizmar (10) throws a pitch during the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.
Pickerington North's Nick Markle (11) throws the ball to first base during the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.
Pickerington North's Jackson Turnbull (2) laughs on second base during the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.
New Albany's Remy Trautner (3) catches a foul pop fly during the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.
Pickerington North's Xavier Notestone (14) hits the ball during the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.
New Albany's Van Routhier (2) watches the ball as he stands in the batters box during the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.
Pickerington North's Nick Markle (11) throws the ball to first base during the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.
Pickerington North's Jackson Turnbull (2) runs to the dugout during the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.
New Albany's Mason Ackermann (10) catches a pop fly during the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.
New Albany's Caden Kistner (22) throws the ball to first base during the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.
Pickerington North's Colin Whetstone (23) catches the ball at first base for the out during the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.
Pickerington North's Camilo Chizmar (10) celebrates after striking out the batter defeating New Albany during the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.
Pickerington North's pitcher Camilo Chizmar (10) celebrates with Wes Welling (22) after striking out the batter defeating New Albany in the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.
Pickerington North's Camilo Chizmar (10) celebrates with teammates after defeating New Albany in the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.
1 / 27
Pickerington North says a prayer before the OHSAA baseball game against New Albany at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.
1 / 27
Pickerington North says a prayer before the OHSAA baseball game against New Albany at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.
2 / 27
New Albany stands for the National Anthem before the OHSAA baseball game against Pickerington North at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.
3 / 27
New Albany's Remy Trautner (3) throws the ball to first base during the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.
4 / 27
Pickerington North's Nolan Sanders (9) runs to third base during the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.
5 / 27
New Albany's Colton Wyche (8) throws a pitch during the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.
6 / 27
Pickerington North's Nick Markle (11) attempts to catch the ball during the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.
7 / 27
Pickerington North's Camilo Chizmar (10) prepare to pitch the ball during the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.
8 / 27
New Albany's Colton Wyche (8) throws a pitch during the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.
9 / 27
Pickerington North huddle together during the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.
10 / 27
New Albany's Carson Skinner (5) runs to third base during the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.
11 / 27
Pickerington North's Brent Parsons (24) and New Albany's Van Routhier (2) wait for the ball to be pitched during the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.
12 / 27
New Albany's Colton Wyche (8) pitches the ball ,during the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.
13 / 27
Pickerington North's Camilo Chizmar (10) throws the ball to first base during the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.
14 / 27
Pickerington North's Camilo Chizmar (10) throws a pitch during the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.
15 / 27
Pickerington North's Nick Markle (11) throws the ball to first base during the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.
16 / 27
Pickerington North's Jackson Turnbull (2) laughs on second base during the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.
17 / 27
New Albany's Remy Trautner (3) catches a foul pop fly during the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.
18 / 27
Pickerington North's Xavier Notestone (14) hits the ball during the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.
19 / 27
New Albany's Van Routhier (2) watches the ball as he stands in the batters box during the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.
20 / 27
Pickerington North's Nick Markle (11) throws the ball to first base during the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.
21 / 27
Pickerington North's Jackson Turnbull (2) runs to the dugout during the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.
22 / 27
New Albany's Mason Ackermann (10) catches a pop fly during the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.
23 / 27
New Albany's Caden Kistner (22) throws the ball to first base during the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.
24 / 27
Pickerington North's Colin Whetstone (23) catches the ball at first base for the out during the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.
25 / 27
Pickerington North's Camilo Chizmar (10) celebrates after striking out the batter defeating New Albany during the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.
26 / 27
Pickerington North's pitcher Camilo Chizmar (10) celebrates with Wes Welling (22) after striking out the batter defeating New Albany in the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.
27 / 27
Pickerington North's Camilo Chizmar (10) celebrates with teammates after defeating New Albany in the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.
This is the second 2026 regular-season USA Today Co. Ohio High School Super 25 poll for baseball, featuring voters from across the state. The Ohio Super 25 ranks the teams sportswriters believe are the state's 25 best, regardless of division.
The Ohio Super 25 baseball poll is conducted during the regular season using a panel of sportswriters from across the state's USA Today network. Each voter submits a Top 25 list, with a first-place vote worth 25 points, second place 24, and so on down to one point for 25th.
Here's a look at our rankings.
New Albany's Mason Ackermann makes a diving catch against Pickerington North on April 24 at Ohio Dominican.
| Rank | Team | Total points | First-place votes |
| 1 | Cin. Moeller | 333 | 2 |
| 2 | Olentangy Liberty | 315 | 8 |
| 3 | Lakewood | 249 | 1 |
| 4 | Jonathan Alder | 234 | |
| 5 | Vandalia Butler | 230 | 1 |
| 6 | Hamilton Badin | 196 | |
| 7 | Youngs. Mooney | 190 | |
| 8 | Loveland | 186 | |
| 9 | Amherst Steele | 172 | |
| 10 | Olentangy | 161 | 1 |
| 11 | Troy | 159 | |
| 12 | Cin. Elder | 134 | |
| 13 | Springboro | 119 | 1 |
| 14 | Medina | 116 | |
| 15 | Lakewood St. Edward | 111 | |
| 16 | West Jefferson | 107 | |
| 17 | Cuyahoga Falls Walsh Jesuit | 106 | |
| 18 | New Albany | 100 | |
| 19 | Centerville | 99 | |
| 20 | Akron Hoban | 88 | |
| 21 | Berlin Hiland | 80 | |
| 22 | Watterson | 78 | |
| 23 | Medina Highland | 77 | |
| 24 | North Canton Hoover | 73 | |
| 25 | Olentangy Orange | 70 |
Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary, Apple Creek Waynedale, Brunswick, Cin. Indian Hill, Cin. La Salle, Cin. McNicholas, Cle. St. Ignatius, Defiance, Gahanna Lincoln, Hartley, Hartville Lake Center Christian, Licking Valley, Mason, Newark, Norton, Painesville Riverside, Olentangy Berlin and West Chester Lakota West.
This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Ohio high school baseball, USA Today Super 25 for April 28