Evans, Oud named Co-Offensive Players of Year

By Dj Spencer Sports Editor on Saturday, May 30, 2026
  • Como-Pickton's Dane Oud (5) hits a home run during a game against Yantis this past season. Oud was a co-recipient of the District 18-2A Offensive Player of the Year award for his play on the diamond this season, sharing the award with Cumby's Jace Evans.
    Como-Pickton's Dane Oud (5) hits a home run during a game against Yantis this past season. Oud was a co-recipient of the District 18-2A Offensive Player of the Year award for his play on the diamond this season, sharing the award with Cumby's Jace Evans.
  • Como-Pickton's Otto Self (12) throws the ball to first base for an out during a game against Fruitvale this past season. Self earned First-Team All-District honors for his play in the infield during his sophomore season.
    Como-Pickton's Otto Self (12) throws the ball to first base for an out during a game against Fruitvale this past season. Self earned First-Team All-District honors for his play in the infield during his sophomore season.
  • Cumby's Jayden Evans (1) records a hit during a game against Yantis this past season. Evans earned First-Team All-District honors for his play in the infield during his senior season.
    Cumby's Jayden Evans (1) records a hit during a game against Yantis this past season. Evans earned First-Team All-District honors for his play in the infield during his senior season.
  • Como-Pickton's Cade Childress (1) weighs his options on the base paths during a game against Fruitvale this past season. Childress earned First-Team All-District honors both as a pitcher and utility player following an outsta nding senior season on the field.
    Como-Pickton's Cade Childress (1) weighs his options on the base paths during a game against Fruitvale this past season. Childress earned First-Team All-District honors both as a pitcher and utility player following an outsta nding senior season on the field.
  • Cumby's Jace Evans (2) awaits the pitch in the batter's box during a game against Yantis this past season. Evans was a co-recipient of the District 18-2A Offensive Player of the Year award for his play on the diamond this season, sharing the award with Como-Pickton's Dane Oud.
    Cumby's Jace Evans (2) awaits the pitch in the batter's box during a game against Yantis this past season. Evans was a co-recipient of the District 18-2A Offensive Player of the Year award for his play on the diamond this season, sharing the award with Como-Pickton's Dane Oud.
  • Como-Pickton's Ben Brewer (4) catches a pitch during a game against Yantis this past season. Brewer earned District 18-2A Defensive Player of the Year honors following a strong junior season.
    Como-Pickton's Ben Brewer (4) catches a pitch during a game against Yantis this past season. Brewer earned District 18-2A Defensive Player of the Year honors following a strong junior season.
  • Cumby's Gunner Campbell (13) races towards third base during a game against Yantis this past season. Campbell earned Second-Team All-District honors as an outfielder following a strong junior season.
    Cumby's Gunner Campbell (13) races towards third base during a game against Yantis this past season. Campbell earned Second-Team All-District honors as an outfielder following a strong junior season.
  • Cumby's Channing Herman (3) catches a pitch during a game against Rivercrest this past season. Herman earned Second-Team All-District honors for his play behind the plate during his junior season. Staff Photos by DJ Spencer
    Cumby's Channing Herman (3) catches a pitch during a game against Rivercrest this past season. Herman earned Second-Team All-District honors for his play behind the plate during his junior season. Staff Photos by DJ Spencer

    COMO — With each teams’ seasons now in the books, District 18-2A announced their All-District selections for the 2026 baseball season. The Como-Pickton Eagles and Cumby Trojans, the two Hopkins County teams in the district, were both well represented in the selections.

    In total, both teams combined for 21 players who earned All-District recognition in some capacity, including three superlative awards.

    CO-OFFENSIVE PLAYERS OF THE YEAR • Jace Evans, Cumby

    • Dane Oud, Como-Pickton

    DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR

    • Ben Brewer, Como-Pickton

    FIRST-TEAM ALL-DISTRICT

    Pitchers

    • Sean Carpenter, Como-Pickton

    • Cade Childress, Como-Pickton

    Infielders

    • Sean Carpenter, Como-Pickton

    • Jayden Evans, Cumby

    • Otto Self, Como-Pickton

    Outfielder • Nick Castle, Como-Pickton

    Designated Hitter • Cristian Munoz, Como-Pickton

    Utility Player

    • Cade Childress, Como-Pickton

    SECOND-TEAM

    ALL-DISTRICT

    Catcher • Channing Herman, Cumby

    Infielders

    • Montgomery Benton, Cumby

    • Jeremy Flowers, Como-Pickton

    • Jakob Kempenaar, Como-Pickton

    • Chayton Vaughan, Cumby

    Outfielders

    • Gunner Campbell, Cumby

    • Edwin Castillo, Como-Pickton

    HONORABLE MENTION ALL-DISTRICT • Kaleb Davis, Cumby

    • Maddix Garvin, Como-Pickton

    • Hunter McPherson, Cumby

    • Osvaldo Ruiz, Cumby

    • Brantli Schepp, Como-Pickton