Foresters Reload with Historic Recruiting Class

HUNTINGTON, Ind. – Head coach Thad Frame and the Huntington University baseball program are gearing up for an exciting 2025-26 season, bolstered by a strong core of returners and what is arguably the top high school recruiting class in program history.

The incoming class features six standouts from the 2025 IHSAA Indiana North/South All-Star roster, marking the highest number of Indiana All-Stars added to the Forester roster in a single year.

"We're thrilled about the group we have coming in," said Frame. "Not only are they high-level competitors, but they also bring strong character and a great work ethic to our program. This class has the potential to make an immediate impact and elevate our team in all phases of the game."

The six Indiana All-Stars joining the Foresters include:

• Johnnie Ankenbruck, Homestead High School
  Catcher
• Max Engle, Westview High School
  Left-Handed Pitcher
• Cohen Heady, Warsaw Community High School
  Catcher
• Kai Newman, Lapel High School
  Left-Handed Pitcher
• Tanner Reinartz, Rochester High School
  Infielder
• Aiden Riser, McCutcheon High School
  Outfielder / Right-Handed Pitcher

The Huntington University Foresters compete in 18 intercollegiate sports for men and women. In the past decade, Huntington has produced 181 NAIA All-America honors and 631 All-America Scholar Athlete honors. Huntington University is a comprehensive Christian college of the liberal arts offering graduate and undergraduate programs in more than 70 academic concentrations. U.S. News & World Report ranks Huntington among the best colleges in the Midwest.