Conference Updates
Conference Preview: Heart of America
By Amyosport Staff
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Mar 10, 2026
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Heart of America baseball preview for 2026 with predicted finish and players to watch. AmyoSport currently ranks the conference No. 20 overall with an average state-rank score of #148.75. Remington High School opens at the top of the projected conference race. Drew Dechant leads the early watch list.
Heart of America opens the 2026 season ranked No. 20 in the AmyoSport conference rankings with an average state-rank score of #148.75 and a top team high of #90.
Predicted Finish
| # | Team | Class | State Rank | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Remington High School | 2-1A | State #90 | Whitewater |
| 2 | Trinity High School | 2-1A | State #98 | Hutchinson |
| 3 | Sedgwick High School | 2-1A | State #124 | Sedgwick |
| 4 | Inman High School | 2-1A | State #129 | Inman |
| 5 | Moundridge High School | 2-1A | State #136 | Moundridge |
| 6 | Marion High School | 2-1A | State #192 | Marion |
| 7 | Bennington High School | 2-1A | State #198 | Bennington |
| 8 | Ell-Saline High School | 2-1A | State #223 | Brookville |
Players to Watch
| # | Player | School | Class | Grad Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Drew Dechant | Trinity HS | 2-1A | 2026 |
| 2 | Korbyn McClellan | Inman | 2-1A | 2027 |
| 3 | Finn Lintecum | Moundridge | 2-1A | 2027 |
| 4 | Owen Luper | Sedgwick | 2-1A | 2026 |
| 5 | Kadon Mercer | Marion | 2-1A | 2026 |
| 6 | Jayce Jennings | Inman | 2-1A | 2028 |
| 7 | Julian Roche | Ell-Saline | 2-1A | 2027 |
| 8 | Braxton Malloy | Inman | 2-1A | 2028 |
HoA
Kadon Mercer (Marion)
Owen Luper (Sedgwick)
Drew Dechant (Trinity HS)
Korbyn McClellan (Inman)
Julian Roche (Ell-Saline)
Finn Lintecum (Moundridge)
Braxton Malloy (Inman)
Jayce Jennings (Inman)
Marion Warriors
Remington Broncos
Sedgwick Cardinals
Trinity HS Celtics
Bennington Bulldogs
Ell-Saline Cardinals
Inman Teutons
Moundridge Wildcats