Conference Updates
Conference Preview: Mid-Continent
By Amyosport Staff
•
Mar 11, 2026
•
1 min read
2 views
Mid-Continent baseball preview for 2026 with predicted finish and players to watch. AmyoSport currently ranks the conference No. 12 overall with an average state-rank score of #119.50. Thomas More Prep-Marian High School opens at the top of the projected conference race. Sam Thielen leads the early watch list.
Mid-Continent opens the 2026 season ranked No. 12 in the AmyoSport conference rankings with an average state-rank score of #119.50 and a top team high of #31.
Predicted Finish
| # | Team | Class | State Rank | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thomas More Prep-Marian High School | 2-1A | State #31 | Hays |
| 2 | Russell High School | 3A | State #79 | Russell |
| 3 | Ellis High School | 2-1A | State #139 | Ellis |
| 4 | Plainville High School | 2-1A | State #229 | Plainville |
Players to Watch
| # | Player | School | Class | Grad Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Thielen | Russell | 3A | 2026 |
| 2 | Grant Nehls | Thomas More Prep | 2-1A | 2028 |
| 3 | Max Evans | Russell | 3A | 2026 |
| 4 | Ty Schmeidler | Thomas More Prep | 2-1A | 2027 |