Posted: Apr 29, 2026

Johnson Dubbed CCS Rookie Pitcher Of The Year, 5 Hawks Named All-Conference

PEARL, Miss.- The Collegiate Conference of the South (CCS) has announced its 2026 Baseball postseason award winners, as voted on by the league's head coaches.

Maryville's Det Dettwiller earned Collegiate Conference of the South (CCS) Player of the Year honors, while Piedmont's Andrew Misirly was named Pitcher of the Year. Fellow Scot Masin Hall claimed Rookie Player of the Year recognition, Huntingdon's MD Johnson was selected as Rookie Pitcher of the Year, and Piedmont head coach Justin Scali was voted Coach of the Year by the league's head coaches.

Player of the Year | Det Dettwiller, Maryville

Det Dettwiller put together one of the most complete offensive seasons in the conference, earning CCS Player of the Year honors after ranking among the league leaders in multiple categories. Dettwiller finished the season with a .404 batting average and a 1.106 OPS, both among the top five marks in the CCS. He recorded 59 hits — fourth most in the conference — while his 80 total bases ranked top five overall. He also led the league in slugging percentage (.620) and ranked among the top five in home runs with six. Across 38 games, Dettwiller added 38 runs scored, 38 RBI, and 10 stolen bases.

Pitcher of the Year | Andrew Misirly, Piedmont

Andrew Misirly anchored Piedmont's pitching staff with a steady and reliable presence on the mound, earning CCS Pitcher of the Year honors. The right-hander logged 63.2 innings pitched — tied for fifth-most in the conference — while posting a 3.11 ERA, the second-lowest mark in the CCS among qualified pitchers. He also recorded 43 strikeouts across 11 appearances, leading his team in both strikeouts and ERA with at least 30 innings pitched. Misirly's consistency was recognized throughout the season, as he earned three consecutive CCS Pitcher of the Week honors.

Rookie Player of the Year | Masin Hall, Maryville

Masin Hall emerged as one of the conference's top newcomers, earning Rookie Player of the Year honors after delivering a strong all-around season both offensively and defensively. Hall recorded 55 hits — ranking seventh in the CCS — while posting a .346 batting average and a .967 OPS. His 47 runs scored ranked fourth in the conference, while his 12 doubles were tied for third in the CCS. He additionally drew 24 walks, the fifth-highest total in the conference. Defensively, Hall was a steady presence at second base, totaling 85 assists — fifth in the CCS — while contributing to 16 double plays and maintaining a .946 fielding percentage.

Rookie Pitcher of the Year | MD Johnson, Huntingdon

MD Johnson made an immediate impact in his freshman season, earning Rookie Pitcher of the Year honors after emerging as a key arm for Huntingdon. Johnson posted a 6-1 record across 14 appearances, including eight starts, while logging 61.1 innings pitched — ranking fifth in the CCS. He led the conference in both strikeouts (67) and wins, while also recording a complete game.

Coach of the Year | Justin Scali, Piedmont

Head Coach Justin Scali guided Piedmont to a share of the CCS regular-season title, earning Coach of the Year honors after leading the Lions to a 28-11 overall record and a 12-6 mark in conference play. Piedmont's success stemmed from a balanced and explosive offense, as the Lions led the CCS in all three major slash line categories: batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage. The team also secured a key series sweep over nationally ranked Belhaven.

Maryville led all institutions with eight all-conference selections across the first and second teams, followed closely by Piedmont with six selections. Both Belhaven and LaGrange placed five student-athletes on the all-conference teams, while Huntingdon recorded four selections. Asbury rounded out the list with two honorees.

The 2026 CCS Baseball Championship is currently underway, with teams competing for the conference title and an automatic bid to the NCAA Division III Tournament. Fans can follow the action throughout the week live and free on the CCS Network (www.theccsnetwork.com), as the conference continues to expand access and visibility for its championship events.

2026 CCS Baseball Superlative Awards

Player of the Year – Det Dettwiller, Maryville

Pitcher of the Year – Andrew Misirly, Piedmont

Rookie Player of the Year – Masin Hall, Maryville

Rookie Pitcher of the Year – MD Johnson, Huntingdon

Coach of the Year – Justin Scali, Piedmont

2026 CCS Baseball All-Conference Teams

First Team

C	Parker Ryan	Belhaven	Senior	Madison, Miss.
1B	Curt Bonner	LaGrange	Senior	Cartersville, Ga.
2B	Masin Hall	Maryville	Freshman	Mount Juliet, Tenn.
SS	Jackson McElvy	LaGrange	Senior	Kennesaw, Ga.
3B	Austin Canale	Belhaven	Sophomore	Mandeville, La.
OF	Det Dettwiller	Maryville	Senior	Clarksville, Tenn.
OF	Cole Ellis	Piedmont	Graduate Student	Woodstock, Ga.
OF	Cody Funk	Piedmont	Senior	McDonough, Ga.
DP	Carter Few	Piedmont	Sophomore	Alpharetta, Ga.
UTIL	Det Dettwiller	Maryville	Senior	Clarksville, Tenn.
P	Andrew Misirly	Piedmont	Sophomore	Roswell, Ga.
P	Gunner Staten	Belhaven	Sophomore	Kentwood, La.
P	Drew O'Neill	Piedmont	Freshman	Alpharetta, Ga.
RP	John Wade	Belhaven	Sophomore	Houma, La.
RP	Luke Manry	Piedmont	Junior	Marietta, Ga.

Second Team

C	Ty Pruitt	Huntingdon	Senior	Tuscaloosa, Ala.
1B	Frank Derner	Maryville	Senior	St. Jacob, Ill.
2B	Owen Abney	Belhaven	Senior	Madison, Miss.
SS	Brayden Evans	Maryville	Senior	Knoxville, Tenn.
3B	Irvin Hernandez	Maryville	Senior	Dalton, Ga.
OF	Brodie Holcomb	Huntingdon	Senior	Alabaster, Ala.
OF	Andrew Billington	Asbury	Senior	Brentwood, Tenn.
OF	Tanner Morneau	LaGrange	Freshman	Marietta, Ga.
DH	Logan Krause	Maryville	Sophomore	Lehigh Acres, Fla.
UTIL	Hank Burns	Asbury	Sophomore	Louisville, Ky.
P	Kaden Wimsatt	Maryville	Sophomore	Pleasant View, Tenn.
P	MD Johnson	Huntingdon	Freshman	Fairhope, Ala.
P	Trystin Merson	LaGrange	Senior	Dallas, Ga.
RP	Will Argo	Huntingdon	Junior	Trussville, Ala.
RP	Blake Myers	LaGrange	R-Freshman	Ballground, Ga.

All-Sportsmanship Team

CJ Hussey	Asbury	Sophomore	Schenectady, NY
Trey Smith	Belhaven	Senior	Madison, Miss.
Ezra Finton	Covenant	Junior	Valley Center, Calif.
Brent Honaker	Huntingdon	Senior	Ohatchee, Ala.
Evan Graham	LaGrange	Senior	Roswell, Ga.
Colin Dunworth	Maryville	Nolensville, Tenn	Nolensville, Tenn
Sean Bailey	Piedmont	Senior	Peachtree City, Ga.