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Byron, Carlson, Petri & Kalb Male Athlete Of The Month: McGivney's Omar Avalos Earns 2026 IHSA Class 2A All-State Honor

Father McGivney’s standout junior capped a strong season with one of Illinois high school baseball’s top recognitions after delivering elite production at the plate and on the bases.

Dan Brannan, Content Director

Jul 3, 2026 3:15 PM Jul 3, 2026 3:22 PM

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GLEN CARBON — Father McGivney Catholic High School junior Omar Avalos has been named to the 2026 IHSA Class 2A All-State Team after leading McGivney at the plate during a 27-10 season under head coach Chris Erwin, the school announced.

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Avalos led McGivney batters with a .519 average and a .636 on-base percentage. He also recorded 35 RBIs, 18 doubles, three triples, 35 stolen bases and 56 hits.

Erwin described Avalos as “probably our top player.”

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Avalos is a Byron, Carlson, Petri & Kalb Male Athlete of the Month for Father McGivney Catholic.

“He was a junior, and now an incoming senior,” Erwin said. “He has committed to play at SIUE.”

Erwin said Avalos is “a really good outfielder” whose best qualities include being a “monster at the plate,” hitting “with both power and speed,” going “the other way,” being a “really strong defender” and being “really, really good on base paths.”

“He is great at taking extra bases; I think he will be a phenomenal player in college,” Erwin said. “He has the demeanor and skill set to be a tremendous player in his senior season and in college.”

Erwin also said Avalos has been “starting since freshman year.”

The school said the all-state recognition is “a testament to Avalos' hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence both on and off the field.”

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