By BUTCH HARMON
The Mid-Michigan area was well represented when it came time for the Division 3 all-state baseball team to be announced.
Five area players were named to the first team led by hard-hitting outfielder Logan Hessbrook of Ithaca. Senior pitchers Ryan Orr of Bath and Matt Sahr of Reese were also named to the first team along with Sanford-Meridian senior infielder Damon Walter and Shepherd junior first baseman Mason Branigan.
A trio of area players were selected for the second team. Lansing Catholic Central senior first baseman Austin Schertzing was selected to the second team along with Reese senior outfielder Cody Peyok and Clare junior infielder Charlie Bugbee.