B. Mahler Named ABCA/Rawlings Region VIII Position Player of the Year Alongside All-Region Honors for J. Mahler and Connelly

RIVER FOREST, ILL. — The American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) / Rawlings announced their 2026 Division III All-Region Teams on May 26th with three Cougar athlete’s name written on the list. Brandon Mahler (Vernon Hills, Ill.) and Jake Mahler (Vernon Hills, Ill.) earned first team recognition while Kyle Connelly (New Lenox, Ill.) earned third team recognition. In addition to earning first team, B. Mahler picked up the NCAA Division III Region VIII Position Player of the Year. B. Mahler earned his spot on first team as a catcher for his record-breaking senior season. This year, he led the team in…