Player of the year Connor Wallace leads way on Daily Tribune's 2024 all-area baseball team

CHEBOYGAN – The 2024 Cheboygan area high school baseball campaign was a thrill from start to finish.

So many different players stood out and teams delivered by winning championships on the diamond.

With the campaign now complete, here’s a look at the 2024 Cheboygan Daily Tribune all-area baseball team, led by Inland Lakes senior Connor Wallace, the Tribune’s player of the year for a second consecutive season.

2024 Cheboygan Daily Tribune All-Area Team

1 ^st Team

Connor Wallace, Inland Lakes, Senior (PLAYER OF THE YEAR) – The Grand Rapids Community College signee had an exceptional final season with the Bulldogs, earning Michigan High School Baseball Coaches Association (MHSBCA) Division 4 all-state first team honors, playing in the MHSBCA East-West All-Star Game, and being named the Ski Valley’s player of the year for a second straight year.

Dylan Szymoniak, Onaway, Senior – One of the best pitchers in the area, Szymoniak played a pivotal role in the Cardinals winning regional and district titles. Was named to the All-Ski Valley first team.

Ty Kolly, Inland Lakes, Sophomore – It was a huge second season for Kolly, who impressed at second base and as a hitter. Made the All-Ski Valley first team.

Aidan Fenstermaker, Inland Lakes, Junior – Whether it was catching, pitching or hitting, Fenstermaker was immense as he earned MHSBCA all-state honorable mention recognition and All-Ski Valley first team honors.

Dylan Balazovic, Cheboygan, Senior – Capped off an excellent career by earning All-Straits Area Conference first team accolades. When he wasn’t catching, Balazovic stepped up and was a solid pitcher for the Chiefs as well.

Jake Willey, Inland Lakes, Senior – The Inland Lakes third baseman wrapped up a stellar career with a big senior season. Came up with big hits time and time again. Made the All-Ski Valley second team.

Luke Lovelace, Onaway, Junior – One of several elite catchers in the area, Lovelace was another key player during Onaway’s magical postseason run. He also made the All-Ski Valley first team.

Cole Selke, Onaway, Senior – Clutch on the mound and smooth in the infield, Selke had an impressive senior campaign that saw him earn All-Ski Valley first team honors.

Nick Vieau, Mackinaw City, Senior – The Northern Lakes Conference’s player of the year excelled as a catcher and offensively in his final season with the NLC champion Comets.

Andre Bradford, Inland Lakes, Sophomore – Delivered a breakout season for the Bulldogs in the outfield. One of many I-L players to make the All-Ski Valley first team.

Sean Postula, Cheboygan, Junior – Cheboygan’s ace was consistent on the mound and impressed in the bigger games. Earned a spot on the All-SAC first team.

Jackson Chaskey, Onaway, Senior – Had an outstanding senior season in the outfield and as a top hitter for the regional champion Cardinals. Earned All-Ski Valley first team honors.

2 ^nd Team

Austin Veal, Onaway, Senior

Lucas Bergstrom, Mackinaw City, Senior

Blake Blaskowski, Cheboygan, Senior

Jacob Seaman, Cheboygan, Senior

Sabastian Pierce, Mackinaw City, Senior

Andrew Gulley, Onaway, Sophomore

Braylon Currie, Mackinaw City, Sophomore

Trystan Swanson, Mackinaw City, Senior

Payton Teuthorn, Inland Lakes, Senior

Justin Kramer-St. Germain, Onaway, Senior

Honorable Mention

James Charboneau (Cheboygan), Luke Munger (Cheboygan), Logan McMullen (Inland Lakes), Ben Strittmatter (Mackinaw City), Tanyon Pierce (Mackinaw City), Jadin Mix (Onaway), Jack Schmalzried (Pellston), Jack Lane (Pellston), Brett Bonter (Pellston), Noah Hansen (Pellston)

Coach of the Year

Rick Price (Onaway)

Contact sports editor Jared Greenleaf at jgreenleaf@gannett.com . Follow him on X, formerly known as Twitter @sportsCDT

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