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First Team

Armani Newton, John Carroll recent graduate

Highlights: Newton, an FIU signee, was one of the most productive hitters across the area helping the Rams win a district title. Posting a .382 batting average, Newton collected seven doubles, seven triples, two home runs, drove in 24 runs and stole 10 bases while playing excellent defense in center field.

Tracen Cameron, John Carroll rising senior

Highlights: Cameron was a spark plug for the Rams lineup, batting .341 with 18 RBI but his value to the team was highest as the closer. Totaling eight saves, Cameron worked to a 2.21 ERA over 12⅔ innings, striking out 20 hitters.

Grant Gilooly, John Carroll recent graduate

Highlights: Gilooly, a Bethune-Cookman signee, started his senior season slow at the plate but finished with a .386 batting average with seven doubles, three triples, a home run and drove in 19 runs. Adding 24 stolen bases, Gilooly posted hits in 12 of his final 13 games of the season.

AJ Wydra, John Carroll recent graduate

Highlights: Wydra, a Thomas University signee, made the most of his opportunities as a two-way threat for the Rams. Batting .433 over 60 at-bats, Wydra made his mark on the mound posting a 6-0 record, a 1.37 ERA and struck out 37 hitters in 30⅔ innings. He often threw against some of the state’s top teams.

Second Team 

Cooper Grimes, John Carroll recent graduate

Egan Keeler, John Carroll recent graduate 

Honorable Mention

Kevin Smith, John Carroll rising senior

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Honorable Mention

Lyndy Dempsey, John Carroll rising junior