Iola High’s Drew Faulhaber wrapped up his senior baseball season on a high note, earning an All-Pioneer First Team spot. SOPHOMORE Ethan Scheibmeir put together a strong season to earn a spot on the All-Pioneer Second Team. Scheibmeir pitched and played catcher. ALTHOUGH Faulhaber and Scheibmeir were the only two Mustangs to make the All-Pioneer League teams, there were some notable Mustangs that put together solid seasons.
When Faulhaber wasn’t starting at shortstop, he also pitched.
With his bat, he hit .317 with one home run and 18 RBIs. He led the Mustangs in RBIs and also in stolen bases, with 13 steals.
On the mound, Faulhaber had seven wins. He also had a 2.93 ERA with 27 strikeouts. Opponents hit .214 against him.
With his bat, he finished with a .352 average, knocked in eight RBIs, hit six doubles, one triple and had a home run. He also had three steals. As a pitcher, Scheibmeir led the team with 46 innings pitched. He had a 1.98 ERA and 5-2 record. He finished the season with 56 strikeouts.
Keanen Badders, junior, led the team with a .388 average, hit three doubles, three triples and a home run. He also had 17 RBIs and 11 steals.
Coleson Wiggin, sophomore, hit .267, hit a home run and 14 RBIs. Ethan Sigg, junior, hit .321 and knocked in 12 RBIs. Brett Taylor, junior, hit a home run and had 7 RBIs.
Kohl Endicott, senior, hit .280 and finished with nine RBIs in his final season.
Ben Cooper, sophomore, had a 1.91 ERA in five appearances on the mound. He also had 13 strikeouts.
The Mustangs finished the season 14-5, Class 4A-II Regional Champions, second in the Pioneer League and an appearance at the Class 4A-II State Baseball Tournament.
Mustangs make All-Pioneer League Teams
