Walker, Frank, Kramer grab top honors in PHAC I
By Bees O’Brien
Mill Hall- Central Mountain’s perfect Pennsylvania Heartland Athletic Conference Division I record led to big honors in the PHAC I All-League selections.
The Wildcats are set to face Hollidaysburg, a 9-2 winner over Shikellamy in the District IV/VI subregional playoff on May 27 at Bald Eagle Area but first they found out about their accolades for their efforts during 2025.
It was a clean sweep by Central Mountain for the major awards. Blake Walker was named PHAC I player of the year, Austin Frank grabbed pitcher of the year and CM skipper Mike Kramer was named coach of the year.
Walker’s .457 average and 5 home runs helped pave the way to receiving the Heartland’s top honor. Frank’s 1.97 ERA earned him the nod as the PHAC’s top ace and Kramer led the Wildcats to an undefeated conference record.
Walker was also voted as a first team infielder along with teammate Malaky Moyd .
Central Mountain added more nominees on the first team. Pitcher Jase Seltzer joined Frank as a first team pitcher. Catcher Watt Probst was named first team catcher.
Outfielders Brady Lavelle and Isaiah Maldonado were joined by utility player Darius Shade on the first team, as well.
Lavelle also earned second team pitching honors. Nate Wian grabbed a second team infielder spot and Felix Oquendo rounded out the Wildcat PHAC I honors with a second team selection in the outfield.
