Berdine, who will play for NCAA Division II Mercyhurst University beginning in the fall, was both a first- and second-team all-star in Region 5.

Berdine — also a region all-star in basketball — was a first-teamer at second base. Offensively, he had three home runs and 22 RBIs with a .338 batting average for the 11-9 Dragons.

A second-team all-star at pitcher, Berdine was 6-1 with a 1.71 earned run average, and 72 strikeouts in 41 innings pitched.

Swanson is a second-team all-star in outfield, playing mostly center field. He batted .327 with 17 runs and 14 stolen bases in 17 games played.

Times Observer file photo Warren’s Ben Berdine was named a Region 5 first-team all-star at second base and a second-team all-star at pitcher.

Berdine and Swanson were sophomores on the 2019 District 10 champion Dragons.

“I definitely had a great experience with everything and it was a blessing to be a part of so many great teams,” said Berdine. “It all went by so quick, but in that time I made so many memories and have so much to look back on. (Postseason honors) definitely help with the sting, thinking about the awards make you realize how hard you actually worked to get to that point and to be honored like that. Everyone had such a big impact on my career and I am very lucky to be who I am today because of those people over the years.”

Beers was a first-team Region 3 all-star at utility/designated hitter. He batted .431 with 18 runs and 16 RBIs for the 9-8 Knights, who — like the Dragons — advanced to the playoffs.

“I just genuinely appreciate the acknowledgment from the region coaches,” said Beers, who will play football at Thiel. “It means a lot to have them recognize me.

“It is pretty bittersweet to be done with baseball,” added Beers — also a region all-star in football with the Knights. “At the same time, though, there are so many other things going on this summer and fall for me with football that I can focus on those commitments instead. I am lucky to have that to focus on.”

REGION 3 ALL-STARS

First team

Caden Toscano, Rocky Grove, sr., C

Landon Caldwell, Saegertown, jr., 1B

Travis Knupp, Rocky Grove, jr., 2B

Dylan Flinchbaugh, Saegertown, jr., 3B

Wyatt Barzak, Cochranton, jr., SS

Josh Merchbaker, Cochranton, sr., OF

Collin May, Iroquois, sr., OF

Shane Uber, Union City, sr., OF

Trent Wheeler, Cambridge Springs, sr., OF

Jared Beers, Eisenhower, sr., DH

Isaac Clayton, Rocky Grove, jr., U

Josh Merchbaker, Cochranton, sr., P

Hank Shaffer, Saegertown, so., P

Walker Cunningham, Cambridge Springs, sr., P

Second team

Brock Cunningham, Cambridge Springs, so., C

Jason Chapman, Iroquois, sr., 1B

Reilly Brown, Iroquois, fr., 2B

Jaden Grubbs, Cambridge Springs, sr., 3B

Asa Henderson, Cambridge Springs, sr., SS

Jaden Reagle, Saegertown, sr., OF

Mike Shields, Rocky Grove, jr., OF

Brady Jardina, Cambridge Springs, so., OF

Zach Balog, Saegertown, jr., U

Reece Henderson, Rocky Grove, jr., P

Wyatt Barzak, Cochranton, jr., P

Region champion – Cambridge Springs

Region player of the year – Trent Wheeler, Cambridge Springs

Region pitcher of the year (Harry Farnbaugh Award) – Walker Cunningham, Cambridge Springs

REGION 5 ALL-STARS

First team

Cam Williamson, Harbor Creek, jr., C

Jack Malec, Cathedral Prep, sr., 1B

Ben Berdine, Warren, sr., 2B

Cam Miller, Harbor Creek, sr., 3B

Aidan Kelly, Harbor Creek, sr., SS

Jackson Hower, McDowell, sr., OF

Chris Juchno, McDowell, sr., OF

Cody Smith, Harbor Creek, sr., OF

Austin Vaughn, Harbor Creek, sr., OF

Dan Snyder, McDowell, jr., DH

Casey Smith, Harbor Creek, sr., U

Aidan Kelly, Harbor Creek, sr., P

Dan Snyder, McDowell, jr., P

Second team

Matt Demski, McDowell, jr., C

Nate Hayes, McDowell, sr., 1B

Maxx Rimdzius, Corry, jr., 2B

Brandon Simmons, General McLane, sr., 3B

Sam Crowley, McDowell, sr., SS

Reece Colvin, Cathedral Prep, jr., OF

James Swanson, Warren, sr., OF

Ryan Welka, Fort LeBoeuf, fr., OF

Jackson Mattocks, Cathedral Prep, jr., DH

Nathan Lesher, Corry, jr., U

Ben Berdine, Warren, sr., P

Cody Smith, Harbor Creek, jr., P

Region champion – Harbor Creek

Region player of the year (Paul Foust Award) – Aidan Kelly, Harbor Creek

Region pitcher of the year – Dan Snyder, McDowell