2026 Minnesota High School Preview: Champlin Park

March 5, 2026
Andy Judkins
State Director, Prep Baseball Minnesota

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Champlin Park Rebels

High School: Champlin Park
Conference: NWSC
2025 Record (Finish): 17-9 (3rd in state)

TOP RETURNING PLAYERS

+ Donnie Vendle

TOP UNDERCLASSMEN

+ Mac Warren

+ Owen Schornstein

+ Brody Holien

ALUMNI IN COLLEGE

+ Tanner Thompson - Mankato
+ Michael Prosch - Gustavus Adolphus
+ Justin Brooks - St. John's University
+ Joe Tharaldson - Dakota Wesleyan University
+ Tyler Phenow - TCU
+ Chase Oxborough - Wisconsin Superior
+ Ty McGee - Anoka Ramsey CC
+ Preston Thielke - Anoka Ramsey CC
+ Nick Carlson - Concordia St. Paul
+ Kellan Oligmueller - MN Morris

TEAM OUTLOOK

"Following a third-place finish in the State Tournament last year, we are fortunate to return most of our pitching staff. This group is led by senior Evan Nordby (Mankato State), who earned All-Conference and All-District honors last spring. Joining him are the All-Conference, Tanner Wylie (Concordia St. Paul), Donovan Vendle (Sioux Falls), and Josh Henchen (St. Scholastica).In the field, we return several players with multiple years of varsity experience. Rhys George returns to center field, Cal Ockuly returns behind the plate, and Donovan Vendle will continue his role in the outfield. We are also looking for continued contributions from Luke Carlson, who started at third base as a sophomore, along with Caleb Greer and Christian Dull, both of whom are committed to Bemidji State. While we have the difficult task of replacing a talented 2025 class, we are excited about some of our younger players, including Damon Torke, who gained valuable experience as a sophomore.This group brings a lot of positive energy and enthusiasm in the dugout and I think it's going to be a fun season. Our conference and district remain highly competitive, and we understand the discipline required to compete and we’re looking forward to the challenge of returning to the State Tournament.
” – Ryan Tohm, head coach

Find more information on the 2026 Champlin Park program below:

+ Follow them on X: @rebelsbaseball
+ Visit the Prep Baseball Minnesota, 2026 HS Team Previews

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