Pickerington North says a prayer before the OHSAA baseball game against New Albany at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.New Albany stands for the National Anthem before the OHSAA baseball game against Pickerington North at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.New Albany's Remy Trautner (3) throws the ball to first base during the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.Pickerington North's Nolan Sanders (9) runs to third base during the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.New Albany's Colton Wyche (8) throws a pitch during the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.Pickerington North's Nick Markle (11) attempts to catch the ball during the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.Pickerington North's Camilo Chizmar (10) prepare to pitch the ball during the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.New Albany's Colton Wyche (8) throws a pitch during the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.Pickerington North huddle together during the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.New Albany's Carson Skinner (5) runs to third base during the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.Pickerington North's Brent Parsons (24) and New Albany's Van Routhier (2) wait for the ball to be pitched during the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.New Albany's Colton Wyche (8) pitches the ball ,during the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.Pickerington North's Camilo Chizmar (10) throws the ball to first base during the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.Pickerington North's Camilo Chizmar (10) throws a pitch during the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.Pickerington North's Nick Markle (11) throws the ball to first base during the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.Pickerington North's Jackson Turnbull (2) laughs on second base during the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.New Albany's Remy Trautner (3) catches a foul pop fly during the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.Pickerington North's Xavier Notestone (14) hits the ball during the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.New Albany's Van Routhier (2) watches the ball as he stands in the batters box during the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.Pickerington North's Nick Markle (11) throws the ball to first base during the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.Pickerington North's Jackson Turnbull (2) runs to the dugout during the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.New Albany's Mason Ackermann (10) catches a pop fly during the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.New Albany's Caden Kistner (22) throws the ball to first base during the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.Pickerington North's Colin Whetstone (23) catches the ball at first base for the out during the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.Pickerington North's Camilo Chizmar (10) celebrates after striking out the batter defeating New Albany during the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.Pickerington North's pitcher Camilo Chizmar (10) celebrates with Wes Welling (22) after striking out the batter defeating New Albany in the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.Pickerington North's Camilo Chizmar (10) celebrates with teammates after defeating New Albany in the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.1 / 27Highlights from Pickerington North vs New Albany in OHSAA baseballPickerington North says a prayer before the OHSAA baseball game against New Albany at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.1 / 27Highlights from Pickerington North vs New Albany in OHSAA baseballPickerington North says a prayer before the OHSAA baseball game against New Albany at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.2 / 27Highlights from Pickerington North vs New Albany in OHSAA baseballNew Albany stands for the National Anthem before the OHSAA baseball game against Pickerington North at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.3 / 27Highlights from Pickerington North vs New Albany in OHSAA baseballNew Albany's Remy Trautner (3) throws the ball to first base during the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.4 / 27Highlights from Pickerington North vs New Albany in OHSAA baseballPickerington North's Nolan Sanders (9) runs to third base during the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.5 / 27Highlights from Pickerington North vs New Albany in OHSAA baseballNew Albany's Colton Wyche (8) throws a pitch during the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.6 / 27Highlights from Pickerington North vs New Albany in OHSAA baseballPickerington North's Nick Markle (11) attempts to catch the ball during the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.7 / 27Highlights from Pickerington North vs New Albany in OHSAA baseballPickerington North's Camilo Chizmar (10) prepare to pitch the ball during the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.8 / 27Highlights from Pickerington North vs New Albany in OHSAA baseballNew Albany's Colton Wyche (8) throws a pitch during the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.9 / 27Highlights from Pickerington North vs New Albany in OHSAA baseballPickerington North huddle together during the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.10 / 27Highlights from Pickerington North vs New Albany in OHSAA baseballNew Albany's Carson Skinner (5) runs to third base during the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.11 / 27Highlights from Pickerington North vs New Albany in OHSAA baseballPickerington North's Brent Parsons (24) and New Albany's Van Routhier (2) wait for the ball to be pitched during the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.12 / 27Highlights from Pickerington North vs New Albany in OHSAA baseballNew Albany's Colton Wyche (8) pitches the ball ,during the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.13 / 27Highlights from Pickerington North vs New Albany in OHSAA baseballPickerington North's Camilo Chizmar (10) throws the ball to first base during the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.14 / 27Highlights from Pickerington North vs New Albany in OHSAA baseballPickerington North's Camilo Chizmar (10) throws a pitch during the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.15 / 27Highlights from Pickerington North vs New Albany in OHSAA baseballPickerington North's Nick Markle (11) throws the ball to first base during the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.16 / 27Highlights from Pickerington North vs New Albany in OHSAA baseballPickerington North's Jackson Turnbull (2) laughs on second base during the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.17 / 27Highlights from Pickerington North vs New Albany in OHSAA baseballNew Albany's Remy Trautner (3) catches a foul pop fly during the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.18 / 27Highlights from Pickerington North vs New Albany in OHSAA baseballPickerington North's Xavier Notestone (14) hits the ball during the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.19 / 27Highlights from Pickerington North vs New Albany in OHSAA baseballNew Albany's Van Routhier (2) watches the ball as he stands in the batters box during the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.20 / 27Highlights from Pickerington North vs New Albany in OHSAA baseballPickerington North's Nick Markle (11) throws the ball to first base during the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.21 / 27Highlights from Pickerington North vs New Albany in OHSAA baseballPickerington North's Jackson Turnbull (2) runs to the dugout during the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.22 / 27Highlights from Pickerington North vs New Albany in OHSAA baseballNew Albany's Mason Ackermann (10) catches a pop fly during the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.23 / 27Highlights from Pickerington North vs New Albany in OHSAA baseballNew Albany's Caden Kistner (22) throws the ball to first base during the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.24 / 27Highlights from Pickerington North vs New Albany in OHSAA baseballPickerington North's Colin Whetstone (23) catches the ball at first base for the out during the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.25 / 27Highlights from Pickerington North vs New Albany in OHSAA baseballPickerington North's Camilo Chizmar (10) celebrates after striking out the batter defeating New Albany during the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.26 / 27Highlights from Pickerington North vs New Albany in OHSAA baseballPickerington North's pitcher Camilo Chizmar (10) celebrates with Wes Welling (22) after striking out the batter defeating New Albany in the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.27 / 27Highlights from Pickerington North vs New Albany in OHSAA baseballPickerington North's Camilo Chizmar (10) celebrates with teammates after defeating New Albany in the OHSAA baseball game at Ohio Dominican University on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.This is the second 2026 regular-season USA Today Co. Ohio High School Super 25 poll for baseball, featuring voters from across the state. The Ohio Super 25 ranks the teams sportswriters believe are the state's 25 best, regardless of division.

The Ohio Super 25 baseball poll is conducted during the regular season using a panel of sportswriters from across the state's USA Today network. Each voter submits a Top 25 list, with a first-place vote worth 25 points, second place 24, and so on down to one point for 25th.

Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary, Apple Creek Waynedale, Brunswick, Cin. Indian Hill, Cin. La Salle, Cin. McNicholas, Cle. St. Ignatius, Defiance, Gahanna Lincoln, Hartley, Hartville Lake Center Christian, Licking Valley, Mason, Newark, Norton, Painesville Riverside, Olentangy Berlin and West Chester Lakota West.

This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Ohio high school baseball, USA Today Super 25 for April 28