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Loveland players celebrate with Drew Oerther (14) after he hit a 3-run homer to tie the game as Loveland defeated Campbell County 7-3 in nine innings in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

Campbell County head coach Scott Schweitzer talks to his team as Loveland defeated Campbell County 7-3 in nine innings in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

The scoreboard at Sycamore's field as Loveland defeated Campbell County 7-3 in nine innings in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

Former Sycamore star Kevin Youkilis (UC, Boston Red Sox) is memorialized at the field as Loveland defeated Campbell County 7-3 in nine innings in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

The inning ends as Loveland defeated Campbell County 7-3 in nine innings in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

Loveland coach celebrates after Drew Oerther (14) hit a walkoff grand slam as Loveland defeated Campbell County 7-3 in nine innings in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

Loveland players celebrate Drew Oerther's (14) walkoff grand slam as Loveland defeated Campbell County 7-3 in nine innings in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

Loveland players celebrate Drew Oerther's (14) walkoff grand slam as Loveland defeated Campbell County 7-3 in nine innings in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

Loveland players celebrate Drew Oerther's (14) walkoff grand slam as Loveland defeated Campbell County 7-3 in nine innings in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

Loveland players celebrate Drew Oerther's (14) walkoff grand slam, and he has a commemorative bat for being MVP as Loveland defeated Campbell County 7-3 in nine innings in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

Loveland senior Brady Stidham (6) warms up at shortstop as Loveland defeated Campbell County 7-3 in nine innings in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

Loveland senior Brody Miller (17) throws a pitch as Loveland defeated Campbell County 7-3 in nine innings in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

Campbell County senior Jackson Bittner (2) eyes the pitcher as Loveland defeated Campbell County 7-3 in nine innings in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

Campbell County sophomore Trip Mercurio (44) takes a swing as Loveland defeated Campbell County 7-3 in nine innings in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

Loveland first baseman Drew Oerther gets out Campbell County sophomore Trip Mercurio (44) at first as Loveland defeated Campbell County 7-3 in nine innings in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

Campbell County junior Gavin Kramer (4) reacts as Loveland defeated Campbell County 7-3 in nine innings in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

Campbell County senior Tyler Schumacher (7) takes off for third base as Loveland defeated Campbell County 7-3 in nine innings in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

Campbell County sophomore Trip Mercurio (4) throws to first as Loveland defeated Campbell County 7-3 in nine innings in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

aCampbell County's Tyler Schumacher (7) pitches as Loveland defeated Campbell County 7-3 in nine innings in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

aCampbell County's Tyler Schumacher (7) pitches as Loveland defeated Campbell County 7-3 in nine innings in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

aCampbell County's Tyler Schumacher (7) pitches as Loveland defeated Campbell County 7-3 in nine innings in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

Loveland head coach Ryne Terry at third base as Loveland defeated Campbell County 7-3 in nine innings in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

Loveland sophomore Owen Liu (3) reacts after hitting a double as Loveland defeated Campbell County 7-3 in nine innings in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

Campbell County senior Gavin Richardson (5) throws to first as Loveland defeated Campbell County 7-3 in nine innings in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

Loveland senior Brady Stidham (6) takes a swing as Loveland defeated Campbell County 7-3 in nine innings in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

Loveland senior Brady Stidham (6) is out at first as Loveland defeated Campbell County 7-3 in nine innings in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

Loveland senior Brady Stidham throws to first to complete a double play as Loveland defeated Campbell County 7-3 in nine innings in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

Loveland senior Drew Oerther takes a swing as Loveland defeated Campbell County 7-3 in nine innings in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

Loveland senior Rylan Litchfield (5) kes a swing as Loveland defeated Campbell County 7-3 in nine innings in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

Loveland senior Blake Carrigan (2) makes a catch in the outfield as Loveland defeated Campbell County 7-3 in nine innings in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

Campbell County's Gavin Kramer (4) reacts after getting a close out at first to end the inning as Loveland defeated Campbell County 7-3 in nine innings in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

Campbell County sophomore Trip Mercurio (44) at the plate as Loveland defeated Campbell County 7-3 in nine innings in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

Campbell County's Trip Mercurio beats the throw to first as Loveland defeated Campbell County 7-3 in nine innings in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

Campbell County senior Will Peed throws a pitch as Loveland defeated Campbell County 7-3 in nine innings in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

Loveland senior Drew Oerther reacts after hitting a home run as Loveland defeated Campbell County 7-3 in nine innings in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

Loveland players celebrate with Drew Oerther (14) after he hit a 3-run homer to tie the game as Loveland defeated Campbell County 7-3 in nine innings in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

Loveland players celebrate with Drew Oerther (14) after he hit a 3-run homer to tie the game as Loveland defeated Campbell County 7-3 in nine innings in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

Sycamore senior Aaron Thomas throws a pitch as Highlands won 6-2 over Sycamore in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

Highlands junior Michael Tincher (1) takes a swing as Highlands won 6-2 over Sycamore in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

Highlands senior Isaac Niemann (2) takes a swing as Highlands won 6-2 over Sycamore in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

Highlands sophomore Layton Riesenbeck (13) takes a swing as Highlands won 6-2 over Sycamore in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

Highlands senior Brooks Hendrix (11) greets junior Jaxon Roderick (17) as Highlands won 6-2 over Sycamore in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

Sycamore sophomore Zach Branam (1) heads to third after hitting a home run as Highlands won 6-2 over Sycamore in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

Sycamore sophomore Zach Branam (1) celebrates with teammates after hitting a home run as Highlands won 6-2 over Sycamore in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

Sycamore sophomore Zach Branam (1) celebrates with teammates after hitting a home run as Highlands won 6-2 over Sycamore in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

Sycamore sophomore Zach Branam (1) celebrates with teammates after hitting a home run as Highlands won 6-2 over Sycamore in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

Highlands senior Brooks Hendrix (11) throws a pitch as Highlands won 6-2 over Sycamore in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

Sycamore sophomore Owen Hott-Nametz (24) eyes the pitcher as Highlands won 6-2 over Sycamore in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

Highlands junior Ronan Thaler (5) hits the ball as Highlands won 6-2 over Sycamore in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

Highlands junior Peyton Zimmerman (9) races to first as Highlands won 6-2 over Sycamore in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

Sycamore first baseman Owen Hott-Nametz catches the ball for an out as Highlands won 6-2 over Sycamore in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

Highlands senior Brooks Hendrix (11) throws a pitch as Highlands won 6-2 over Sycamore in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

Sycamore senior Blake Heaton (8) takes a swing as Highlands won 6-2 over Sycamore in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

Sycamore senior Blake Heaton (8) takes a swing as Highlands won 6-2 over Sycamore in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

Sycamore celebrates a double as Highlands won 6-2 over Sycamore in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

Sycamore sophomore Zach Branam at the plate as Highlands won 6-2 over Sycamore in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

Highlands junior Ronan Thaler (5) gets an out at first as Highlands won 6-2 over Sycamore in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

Sycamore head coach Pete Muehlenkamp talks to one of his players at third base as Highlands won 6-2 over Sycamore in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

Sycamore senior Cooper Morgan (2) is congratulated by a teammate after scoring a run as Highlands won 6-2 over Sycamore in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

Highlands senior Julian Hankins (21) reacts at the end of an inning as Highlands won 6-2 over Sycamore in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

Sycamore shortstop Zach Branam warms up between innings as Highlands won 6-2 over Sycamore in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

Sycamore players get ready for the next inning as Highlands won 6-2 over Sycamore in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

as Highlands won 6-2 over Sycamore in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

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Loveland players celebrate with Drew Oerther (14) after he hit a 3-run homer to tie the game as Loveland defeated Campbell County 7-3 in nine innings in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

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Loveland players celebrate with Drew Oerther (14) after he hit a 3-run homer to tie the game as Loveland defeated Campbell County 7-3 in nine innings in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

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Campbell County head coach Scott Schweitzer talks to his team as Loveland defeated Campbell County 7-3 in nine innings in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

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The scoreboard at Sycamore's field as Loveland defeated Campbell County 7-3 in nine innings in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

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Former Sycamore star Kevin Youkilis (UC, Boston Red Sox) is memorialized at the field as Loveland defeated Campbell County 7-3 in nine innings in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

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The inning ends as Loveland defeated Campbell County 7-3 in nine innings in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

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Loveland coach celebrates after Drew Oerther (14) hit a walkoff grand slam as Loveland defeated Campbell County 7-3 in nine innings in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

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Loveland players celebrate Drew Oerther's (14) walkoff grand slam as Loveland defeated Campbell County 7-3 in nine innings in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

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Loveland players celebrate Drew Oerther's (14) walkoff grand slam as Loveland defeated Campbell County 7-3 in nine innings in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

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Loveland players celebrate Drew Oerther's (14) walkoff grand slam as Loveland defeated Campbell County 7-3 in nine innings in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

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Loveland players celebrate Drew Oerther's (14) walkoff grand slam, and he has a commemorative bat for being MVP as Loveland defeated Campbell County 7-3 in nine innings in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

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Loveland senior Brady Stidham (6) warms up at shortstop as Loveland defeated Campbell County 7-3 in nine innings in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

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Loveland senior Brody Miller (17) throws a pitch as Loveland defeated Campbell County 7-3 in nine innings in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

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Campbell County senior Jackson Bittner (2) eyes the pitcher as Loveland defeated Campbell County 7-3 in nine innings in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

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Campbell County sophomore Trip Mercurio (44) takes a swing as Loveland defeated Campbell County 7-3 in nine innings in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

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Loveland first baseman Drew Oerther gets out Campbell County sophomore Trip Mercurio (44) at first as Loveland defeated Campbell County 7-3 in nine innings in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

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Campbell County junior Gavin Kramer (4) reacts as Loveland defeated Campbell County 7-3 in nine innings in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

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Campbell County senior Tyler Schumacher (7) takes off for third base as Loveland defeated Campbell County 7-3 in nine innings in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

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Campbell County sophomore Trip Mercurio (4) throws to first as Loveland defeated Campbell County 7-3 in nine innings in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

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aCampbell County's Tyler Schumacher (7) pitches as Loveland defeated Campbell County 7-3 in nine innings in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

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aCampbell County's Tyler Schumacher (7) pitches as Loveland defeated Campbell County 7-3 in nine innings in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

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aCampbell County's Tyler Schumacher (7) pitches as Loveland defeated Campbell County 7-3 in nine innings in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

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Loveland head coach Ryne Terry at third base as Loveland defeated Campbell County 7-3 in nine innings in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

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Loveland sophomore Owen Liu (3) reacts after hitting a double as Loveland defeated Campbell County 7-3 in nine innings in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

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Campbell County senior Gavin Richardson (5) throws to first as Loveland defeated Campbell County 7-3 in nine innings in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

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Loveland senior Brady Stidham (6) takes a swing as Loveland defeated Campbell County 7-3 in nine innings in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

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Loveland senior Brady Stidham (6) is out at first as Loveland defeated Campbell County 7-3 in nine innings in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

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Loveland senior Brady Stidham throws to first to complete a double play as Loveland defeated Campbell County 7-3 in nine innings in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

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Loveland senior Drew Oerther takes a swing as Loveland defeated Campbell County 7-3 in nine innings in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

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Loveland senior Rylan Litchfield (5) kes a swing as Loveland defeated Campbell County 7-3 in nine innings in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

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Loveland senior Blake Carrigan (2) makes a catch in the outfield as Loveland defeated Campbell County 7-3 in nine innings in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

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Campbell County's Gavin Kramer (4) reacts after getting a close out at first to end the inning as Loveland defeated Campbell County 7-3 in nine innings in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

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Campbell County sophomore Trip Mercurio (44) at the plate as Loveland defeated Campbell County 7-3 in nine innings in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

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Campbell County's Trip Mercurio beats the throw to first as Loveland defeated Campbell County 7-3 in nine innings in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

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Campbell County senior Will Peed throws a pitch as Loveland defeated Campbell County 7-3 in nine innings in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

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Loveland senior Drew Oerther reacts after hitting a home run as Loveland defeated Campbell County 7-3 in nine innings in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

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Loveland players celebrate with Drew Oerther (14) after he hit a 3-run homer to tie the game as Loveland defeated Campbell County 7-3 in nine innings in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

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Loveland players celebrate with Drew Oerther (14) after he hit a 3-run homer to tie the game as Loveland defeated Campbell County 7-3 in nine innings in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

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Sycamore senior Aaron Thomas throws a pitch as Highlands won 6-2 over Sycamore in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

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Highlands junior Michael Tincher (1) takes a swing as Highlands won 6-2 over Sycamore in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

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Highlands senior Isaac Niemann (2) takes a swing as Highlands won 6-2 over Sycamore in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

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Highlands sophomore Layton Riesenbeck (13) takes a swing as Highlands won 6-2 over Sycamore in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

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Highlands senior Brooks Hendrix (11) greets junior Jaxon Roderick (17) as Highlands won 6-2 over Sycamore in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

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Sycamore sophomore Zach Branam (1) heads to third after hitting a home run as Highlands won 6-2 over Sycamore in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

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Sycamore sophomore Zach Branam (1) celebrates with teammates after hitting a home run as Highlands won 6-2 over Sycamore in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

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Sycamore sophomore Zach Branam (1) celebrates with teammates after hitting a home run as Highlands won 6-2 over Sycamore in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

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Sycamore sophomore Zach Branam (1) celebrates with teammates after hitting a home run as Highlands won 6-2 over Sycamore in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

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Highlands senior Brooks Hendrix (11) throws a pitch as Highlands won 6-2 over Sycamore in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

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Sycamore sophomore Owen Hott-Nametz (24) eyes the pitcher as Highlands won 6-2 over Sycamore in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

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Highlands junior Ronan Thaler (5) hits the ball as Highlands won 6-2 over Sycamore in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

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Highlands junior Peyton Zimmerman (9) races to first as Highlands won 6-2 over Sycamore in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

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Sycamore first baseman Owen Hott-Nametz catches the ball for an out as Highlands won 6-2 over Sycamore in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

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Highlands senior Brooks Hendrix (11) throws a pitch as Highlands won 6-2 over Sycamore in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

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Sycamore senior Blake Heaton (8) takes a swing as Highlands won 6-2 over Sycamore in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

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Sycamore senior Blake Heaton (8) takes a swing as Highlands won 6-2 over Sycamore in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

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Sycamore celebrates a double as Highlands won 6-2 over Sycamore in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

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Sycamore sophomore Zach Branam at the plate as Highlands won 6-2 over Sycamore in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

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Highlands junior Ronan Thaler (5) gets an out at first as Highlands won 6-2 over Sycamore in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

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Sycamore head coach Pete Muehlenkamp talks to one of his players at third base as Highlands won 6-2 over Sycamore in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

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Sycamore senior Cooper Morgan (2) is congratulated by a teammate after scoring a run as Highlands won 6-2 over Sycamore in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

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Highlands senior Julian Hankins (21) reacts at the end of an inning as Highlands won 6-2 over Sycamore in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

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Sycamore shortstop Zach Branam warms up between innings as Highlands won 6-2 over Sycamore in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

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Sycamore players get ready for the next inning as Highlands won 6-2 over Sycamore in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

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as Highlands won 6-2 over Sycamore in the River Cup as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures Showcase March 28, 2026, at Sycamore High School.

The Southwest Ohio Baseball Coaches Association released its first weekly poll for the 2026 season. The SWOBCA splits the teams into three polls, voting on the top squads of Divisions I and II, Divisions III and IV and Divisions V, VI and VII.

Moeller and Badin lead the first two polls as they did in the preseason release, but Summit Country Day took over the small school poll from Madeira and Cincinnati Country Day.

Here are the full polls that SWOBCA released on April 8.

More: Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky high school sports scores, April 6-12

SWOBCA Divisions I and II poll

The Moeller Crusaders are 4-0 in 2026 and junior pitcher Carson Fuhrer is 1-0 for Moeller with a win over Ryle.

1. Moeller – 85 points (7 first-place votes)

2. St. Xavier – 64

3. Mason – 53 (1)

4. Lakota West – 45

5. Springboro – 40

6. Lakota East – 34

7. Oak Hills – 31

8. Elder – 29

9. Loveland – 27

10. Princeton – 26 (1)

SWOBCA Divisions III and IV poll

1. Badin – 90 (9)

2. La Salle – 76

3. McNicholas – 66

4. Indian Hill – 52

5. Turpin – 49

6. CHCA – 34

7. Fenwick – 30

8. Ross – 24

T-9. Roger Bacon – 19

T-9. Batavia – 19

SWOBCA Divisions V, VI and VII poll

1. Summit Country Day – 50 (5)

2. Madeira – 41

3. Mariemont – 33

4. Blanchester – 30

5. Cincinnati Country Day – 24

T-6. Williamsburg – 18

T-6. Miami Valley Christian Academy – 18

8. Clermont Northeastern – 12

9. Madison Senior – 11

10. Purcell Marian – 10

This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Moeller, Badin, Summit Country Day lead first 2026 SWOBCA weekly poll