Montes, 3 other Hoppers earn All-OVL Team

Former Christian County High School star Gage Montes was one of four Hoptown Hoppers to earn a spot on the 2026 All-OVL Team, which was announced late Saturday afternoon.

Montes, a right-handed pitcher, who is heading to Freed Hardeman following the summer with the Hoppers, threw 25 2/3 innings with 24 strikeouts and 10 walks this summer. He allowed only five earned runs and went 1-0 with a 1.75 ERA.

Hudson Hamilton, a right-handed pitcher, infielder Zach Hampton, and designated hitter Evan Jacob were the other Hoppers on the team.

2026 OVL Team:

Catcher

Dom Davis Henderson Flash

Infielders

Brett Haas Paducah Chiefs

Peyton Tatum Henderson Flash

Thomas Kuhn Fulton Railroaders

Zach Hampton Hoptown Hoppers

Outfielders

Trent Prosperi Madisonville Miners

Gabe Jenkins Full Count Rhythm

Rylan Moses Full Count Rhythm

Gunnar Waldrop Henderson Flash

Utility Player

Brayden Mineo Henderson Flash

Designated Hitter

Evan Jacob Hoptown Hoppers

Pitchers

Hudson Hamilton Hoptown Hoppers

Gage Montes Hoptown Hoppers

Trent Miller Full Count Rhythm

Caysen Mitchell Paducah Chiefs

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