Gonzaga Prep's Anthony Karis, West Valley's Ollie Spencer Lead GSL All-League Baseball Honors for Spring 2026

The diamonds of Eastern Washington lit up with exceptional talent this spring, and the Greater Spokane League (GSL) has proudly unveiled its standout baseball performers for the 2026 season. Headlining the elite selections are Gonzaga Prep’s senior slugger, Anthony Karis, named the GSL 4A/3A MVP, and West Valley’s senior dynamo, Ollie Spencer, who earned the GSL 2A MVP award. Their incredible seasons culminated in well-deserved recognition, showcasing the depth of talent and competitive spirit thriving across Washington State’s prep baseball scene.

GSL 4A/3A Crowns its Best

In the highly competitive GSL 4A/3A division, Gonzaga Prep truly shone, asserting its dominance with multiple top honors. Beyond Karis’s MVP nod, his teammate, senior pitcher Dylan Croall, was celebrated as the 4A/3A Pitcher of the Year for his commanding mound presence. Mt. Spokane’s senior, Braeden Parker, earned the prestigious title of 4A/3A Offensive MVP, terrorizing pitchers with his potent bat. University High School’s Coach Kevin May also received Coach of the Year, a nod to his exceptional leadership and team development.

The GSL 4A/3A First Team featured a strong contingent of dedicated talent:

• Seniors: Caden Andreas (Ridgeline), Tyson Blake (Central Valley), Brody Bugbee (Lewis & Clark), KJ Kinkade (Lewis & Clark), Marco Longo (University), Connor Moffitt (Mt. Spokane), Jackson Mott (Gonzaga Prep), Mikey Macall (Ridgeline), Jacob Wilson (Gonzaga Prep).
• Juniors: Leyton Hurley (University), Luca Longo (University).
• Sophomores: Holt Dissmore (Ferris), Colton Smith (Ferris).

West Valley's Spencer Leads 2A Standouts

Over in the GSL 2A classification, West Valley’s Ollie Spencer stood tall as the undisputed MVP. The senior’s exceptional all-around play exemplified the spirit of prep baseball, inspiring his teammates with his consistent high-level performance. Pullman High School’s Coach Kevin Agnew was rightly named the Coach of the Year for the 2A division, a testament to his superb guidance and the competitive squad he built.

The GSL 2A First Team boasted a wealth of talent, featuring a compelling mix of senior leadership and promising underclassmen:

• Pitchers: Sophomore Brody Barnett (Pullman), Sophomore Carson Gaumer (West Valley), Sophomore Kendry Gimlin (Clarkston).
• Catcher: Sophomore Tavish Carruthers (North Central).
• Infielders: Junior Will Denney (Pullman), Senior Nick Elliott (North Central), Junior Ian Olietti (Deer Park), Junior Stout Symmes (West Valley).
• Outfielders: Senior Ezekiel Callaham (Deer Park), Sophomore Adrian Hecker (Pullman), Sophomore Hewson Spencer (West Valley).
• Designated Hitter: Sophomore Kyler Goll (East Valley).
• Utility: Senior Tucker Green (Clarkston).

These young athletes across both divisions poured their hearts into the Spring 2026 season, showcasing the vibrant and intensely competitive spirit of Washington State high school baseball. The dedication, hard work, and passion evident in these well-deserved selections promise even more thrilling action and rising stars on the diamond in the seasons to come, as they continue to push the boundaries of excellence.

This article was created with AI assistance. Stats and results sourced from public records.