St. Francis' Nicky Fantl, Noah Magana earn first-team honors in Gabilan Division | 2026 All-PCAL baseball

St. Francis High baseball talents Nicky Fantl and Noah Magana were named to the Pacific Coast Athletic League's All-Gabilan Division first team during all-league voting.

Fantl, a junior first baseman, outfielder, and left-handed pitcher, and Magana, a sophomore infielder and right-handed pitcher, helped the Sharks (9-19-1 overall, 8-13 league) take fifth place out of eight teams in league despite not having a senior on their roster, and reach the Central Coast Section Division V semifinals.

"Well deserved," said Ken Nakagawa, the Sharks' longtime head coach. "Two of the toughest outs in the league, that played multiple positions extremely well, and both giving us quality innings on the mound. "I can't wait to see what they do next year."

Magana batted a team-high .418 (33 for 79) with a .526 on-base percentage and 1.083 on-base plus slugging percentage in the PCAL's top tier. He had more walks (14) than strikeouts (four), seven extra-base hits, a team-high 30 RBI and scored 14 runs. He stole four bases.

Fantl batted .378 (28 for 74) with .505 OBP and 1.059 OPS. He had nine extra-base hits, including seven doubles, 23 RBI, and scored a team-high 31 runs. He also led the Sharks with 16 stolen bases. On the mound, he posted a 2.56 ERA over 35 2/3 innings. He gave up 27 hits, 28 walks, 20 runs, 13 of which were earned, and struck out 47 batters.

St. Francis freshman left-handed pitcher/outfielder Angelo Urabe Chavez was named to the second team. He was the only freshman honored on either the first or second teams.

Monte Vista Christian junior shortstop/utility player Mikie Melenudo was also named to the second team for the eighth-place Mustangs (6-20, 3-18).

Carmel senior Matt Maxon, who is committed to Stanford University, was named MVP after leading the Padres (22-7, 19-2) to the league title and CCS D-II semifinals.

Maxon batted .473 (43 for 91) with 23 extra-base hits, including 14 home runs. He posted a .586 OBP and 1.619 OPS. He drew 21 walks, stole 25 bases, scored 47 runs and drove in 35 - all team highs. On the mound, he went 7-1 with a 2.26 ERA and 105 strikeouts and just 15 walks over 65 innings.

A pair of juniors, Palma's Zach Gonzales and Monterey's Johnny Money, were named co-Pitchers of the Year. Gonzales went 7-1 with a 1.52 ERA over 46 innings for the runner-up Chieftains (22-8, 17-4), who reached the CCS D-II final. Money went 10-4 with a 1.22 ERA over 80 innings for the fourth-place Toreadores (14-14, 11-10), who qualified for the CCS D-IV playoffs.

MISSION DIVISION

Alisal senior right-handed pitcher/third baseman/shortstop Angel Barajas was named MVP of the Mission Division for the fifth-place Trojans (14-13, 9-9).

Pacific Grove senior Brody Edmunds, a 6-foot-6 right-handed pitcher/first baseman who is committed to Santa Clara University, was named Offensive Player of the Year for the Breakers (18-12-1, 12-6), who took second in league, won the CCS D-VI title, and are competing in the D-V NorCal Regional semifinals on Thursday.

Stevenson junior right-hander Jacob Hall, who also served a corner infielder, was named Pitcher of the Year for the league champion Pirates (17-8, 15-3), who qualified for the CCS D-V playoffs. He went 8-1 with a 1.12 ERA over 56 1/3 innings.

CYPRESS DIVISION

Watsonville (7-17, 7-5), the third-place finisher in the PCAL Cypress Division, had two players, senior catcher/pitcher Mathew Silva and junior second baseman/shortstop Jeremiah Mendez, named to the first team and sixth-place Pajaro Valley (2-15, 2-10) had one, senior pitcher Steve Martinez.

Watsonville freshman infielder Mauricio Estrada and sophomore teammate Brody Barto, and infielder and pitcher, were named to the second team, as was Pajaro Valley senior shortstop and pitcher Roy Sanchez-Diaz.

North Salinas senior right-handed pitcher/third baseman Josh Degroodt was named MVP of the division for the co-champion Vikings (16-10, 11-1).

King City sophomore shortstop/utility player Jacoby Chavez was named Offensive Player of the Year for the co-champion Mustangs (15-6, 11-1) and senior teammate Joel Pina Jr. was named Pitcher of the Year.

Chavez batted .500 (33 for 66), stole 42 bases, and scored 34 runs. Pina went 4-1 with 0.91 ERA over 30 2/3 innings.

2026 ALL-PCAL BASEBALL

GABILAN DIVISION

SPECIAL HONORS

MVP: Matt Maxon (Carmel), Sr.

Co-Pitchers of the Year: Zach Gonzales (Palma), Jr., and Johnny Money (Monterey), Jr.

FIRST TEAM

Noah Magana (St. Francis), So.

Nicky Fantl (St. Francis), Jr.

Alex Hirschfield (Carmel), Jr.

Dean Briant (Carmel), So.

Sean Carr (Carmel), Sr.

Matt Alioto (Palma), Sr.

Rocco Razzeca (Palma), Sr.

Jordan Quezada (Hollister), Sr.

Braden Barone (Hollister), Sr.

Ethan Sanchez (Soledad), Sr.

Matt Maxon (Carmel), Sr.

Zach Gonzales (Palma), Jr.

Johnny Money (Monterey), Jr.

SECOND TEAM

Angelo Urabe Chavez (St. Francis), Fr.

Mikie Melenudo (MVC), Jr.

Kenny Sanchez (Carmel), So.

John Beretti (Carmel), Sr.

Wyatt Bakker (Palma), Sr.

Damien Lopez (Palma), Jr.

Dylan Rocchi (Palma), Jr.

Ami Lopez (Hollister), Jr.

Layton Smith (Hollister), So.

Evan Mendoza (Hollister), Jr.

Connor Rose (Monterey), Sr.

Zachary Velasquez (Salinas), Sr.

Juan Esparza (Soledad), Jr.

Daniel Valenzuela (Soledad), Sr.

ELGIE BELLIZIO SPORTSMANSHIP TEAM: Soledad

RICHARD CHAMBERLIN ALL-SPORTSMANSHIP TEAM: Chris Bautista (MVC), Jr.; Jacob Fonseca (St. Francis), So.; Michael Melnick (Carmel), Sr.; Aiden Veliz (Palma), Sr.; Aiden Velarde (Monterey), Sr.; Gavin Rainey (Salinas), Sr.; Daniel Garcia (Soledad), So.; Jordan Quezada (Hollister), Sr.

MISSION DIVISION

SPECIAL HONORS

MVP: Angel Barajas (Alisal), Sr.

Offensive Player of the Year: Brody Edmunds (Pacific Grove), Sr.

Pitcher of the Year: Jacob Hall (Stevenson), Jr.

FIRST TEAM

Huck Blanton (NMC), Sr.

Cecil Short III (Rancho San Juan), Sr.

Brody Edmunds (Pacific Grove), Sr.

Jacob Hall (Stevenson), Jr.

Angel Barajas (Alisal), Sr.

Andrew Jeska (Pacific Grove), So.

Reggie Bell (Stevenson), Sr.

Phinn Thomas (Stevenson), Sr.

Brody Gates (NMC), So.

Roman Garcia (Alvarez), Sr.

Aiden Munoz (Rancho San Juan), Jr.

GP Serato (Alisal)

Fabian Gonzalez (Alvarez)

SECOND TEAM

Josiah Ramos (Alisal)

Jonah Karsa (Stevenson), So.

Ryder Allen (NMC), So.

Issac Solorio Ortiz (Rancho San Juan), Sr.

Daniel Saldana (Rancho San Juan), So.

Kenny Pajas (Greenfield)

Issac Sanchez (Pacific Grove), Sr.

Julian Valadez (Rancho San Juan), Jr.

Taj Davis (Pacific Grove), Sr.

Northrop Kirk (Pacific Grove), So.

Cody Victoriano (Alvarez), So.

Xavier Estrada (Alisal), Sr.

Julian Barajas (NMC), Sr.

ELGIE BELLIZIO SPORTSMANSHIP TEAM: Pacific Grove

RICHARD CHAMBERLIN ALL-SPORTSMANSHIP TEAM: Francisco Hernandez (Greenfield), Kai Clarkson (Pacific Grove), Brady Mugan (Stevenson), Benny Vera (Rancho San Juan), Fredy torres (Alisal), Devin Pedersen (Alvarez), Jayden Harris (NMC)

CYPRESS DIVISION

SPECIAL HONORS

MVP: Josh Degroodt (North Salinas), Sr.

Offensive Player of the Year: Jacoby Chavez (King City), So.

Pitcher of the Year: Joel Pina Jr. (King City), Sr.

FIRST TEAM

Mathew Silva (Watsonville), Sr., C/P

Jeremiah Mendez (Watsonville), Jr., 2B/SS

Steve Martinez (Pajaro Valley), Sr., P

Joel Pina Jr. (King City), Sr.

Jacoby Chavez (King City), So.

Joaquin Sabala (King City), Sr.

Josh Degroodt (North Salinas), Sr.

Julian Gabriel (North Salinas), Sr.

Johnny Benabides (North Salinas). Sr.

Markus Camacho (North Salinas), So.

Kaleb True (Marina)

Noah Villalobos (Gonzales), Jr.

Gabriel Rodriguez (Seaside)

SECOND TEAM

Mauricio Estrada (Watsonville), Fr., Inf.

Brody Barto (Watsonville), So., Inf./P

Roy Sanchez-Diaz (Pajaro Valley), Sr., SS/P

Roman (RJ) Ayon (King City), Fr.

Dylan Conatser (King City), Sr.

Pablo Aguirre-Aguilar (King City)

Ernesto Aguirre-Rangel (King City)

Andres Cervantes (North Salinas)

Izaiah Gonzalez (North Salinas), Sr.

Esteban Solorzano (North Salinas), So.

Leonel Alvarado-Mancillas (Marina), Jr.

Juan Arriola (Gonzales), Sr.

Gabriel Moulton (Seaside)

ELGIE BELLIZIO SPORTSMANSHIP TEAM: Seaside

RICHARD CHAMBERLIN ALL-SPORTSMANSHIP TEAM: Timothy Ruelas (Watsonville), JC DeLuna (Pajaro Valley), Axel Chavez-Torres (King City), Julian Gabriel (North Salinas), Liam Sampaolo (Marina), Moises Castro (Gonzales), Mason Flynn (Seaside)

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